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McCollum sits in that sweet spot of East Cobb where a lot of families want outdoor space that actually works year-round. We've installed sport courts in the area for years, and the demand keeps growing—especially as people realize that Georgia clay soil and typical red clay subgrades make DIY court projects pretty complicated. A proper sport court needs a solid foundation, good drainage, and materials that won't shift when we get our typical spring rains. That's where we come in. We're based just 15 minutes away, which means we know the McCollum terrain, the neighborhood layouts around the airport corridor, and exactly how to build a court that won't heave or settle after the first season. Whether you're looking at a backyard tennis setup, a multi-sport pad for the kids, or a serious practice surface, we handle the whole thing—from site assessment and base prep to the final court installation. Most sport courts we build in McCollum last 10+ years with minimal maintenance, and they transform a yard from generic grass into something your family actually uses.
McCollum's soil composition is the real starting point for any sport court project. That dense East Cobb clay you've probably noticed when digging—it holds water and doesn't drain naturally, which is exactly why we don't just pour a court directly on grade. We excavate, remove poor subsoil, and install a proper gravel and stone base that sheds water sideways and down. Sun exposure varies a lot depending on your specific lot; some properties back up closer to the airport area where there's less tree cover, while others sit under mature oaks. That matters because UV-resistant synthetic surfaces still perform better with some shade relief in Georgia summers. Lot sizes in McCollum tend to range from typical suburban quarter-acre to smaller in-fill parcels, so we've gotten good at maximizing court dimensions to fit the space without looking cramped. We also factor in setback requirements and any HOA guidelines—some neighborhoods have specific rules about sports surfaces or hard courts, so we always verify before quoting. Spring and fall are our ideal installation windows here; winter's fine, but summer heat can affect curing time on certain surface systems.
Absolutely. Our clay-heavy soil doesn't drain on its own, so we always install a stone base with perimeter drainage. Without it, water pools under the court, breaks down the asphalt or concrete base, and creates heave problems by winter. We've seen courts fail in McCollum specifically because contractors skipped this step. It's not optional—it's foundational.
A tennis court needs roughly 7,000 sq ft of total lot space (the court itself is about 2,600 sq ft). For multi-sport or basketball, you can go smaller—around 4,000 sq ft total works. We survey your property first and talk through setbacks, sight lines, and HOA rules. McCollum lots vary, so there's no one-size answer, but we find solutions that fit.
We typically recommend cushioned acrylic or synthetic turf systems over standard asphalt in McCollum. They handle our heat cycles better, drain properly, and won't crack as fast. Synthetic turf is especially popular for families with kids because it's softer and stays cooler underfoot. Acrylic is more traditional and plays faster if you're serious about tennis or basketball.
Most McCollum sport courts take 2–4 weeks from site prep to finish, depending on weather and any soil issues we discover during excavation. Base work is the longest phase. We schedule around our service area (15 minutes from here), so we typically start and finish without long gaps between phases.
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