Pricing Guide — Family-owned, 4.9★ rated, 15-year warranty
Sport courts have become a game-changer for families across McDonough—especially in Eagle's Landing and Kelleytown, where new construction and established neighborhoods alike are discovering what a professional-grade court can do for backyard life. Whether your kids are into basketball, pickleball, or tennis, or you're thinking about resale value in Henry County's competitive market, a sport court transforms unused yard space into something that actually gets used every single day. The thing is, McDonough's clay-heavy soil and our humid Georgia summers mean you can't just drop any court surface in your backyard and expect it to hold up. That's where understanding your specific property matters. We've installed dozens of courts from Heritage Park's neighborhood edges to the newer subdivisions popping up all over the county, and we've learned exactly what works in our climate and soil conditions. This guide breaks down what sport courts actually cost, what factors affect your final price, and how to avoid the mistakes we see homeowners make when they go with cheaper alternatives that fall apart in two seasons.
McDonough's Henry County clay is dense and doesn't drain like the sandy soils you see farther south in Georgia. That matters for sport courts because poor drainage leads to puddling, algae growth, and surface degradation—especially during our heavy spring and summer rains. Before we quote any court, we're looking at your yard's slope, whether you've got shade from mature trees (which is actually great for court longevity), and what your HOA rules are if you're in Eagle's Landing or another deed-restricted community. Lot sizes in the newer subdivisions tend to be tighter, which sometimes means we're working with creative court dimensions or partial court setups rather than full-length installations. The clay also requires a proper sub-base—we're not cutting corners on foundation work just because the topsoil looks stable. Sun exposure in McDonough runs hot and consistent, which is ideal for keeping courts dry, but it also means UV-rated surfaces are non-negotiable. We've seen too many budget installs fade to gray and crack within three years because the builder skimped on material quality.
A standard half-court (around 2,500 sq ft) typically runs 8,000 to 15,000 depending on surface type and sub-base work. Full courts cost 14,000 to 25,000+. McDonough's clay soil often requires extra drainage prep, which adds 1,500 to 3,000 to the quote. We give site-specific estimates because yard conditions vary significantly between Eagle's Landing and the newer Kelleytown subdivisions.
If you're in an HOA community like Eagle's Landing, yes—check your covenants first. Most Henry County HOAs allow sport courts, but some have setback requirements or color restrictions. We help navigate those conversations and can pull together visual examples of courts that meet local guidelines. It's a ten-minute phone call that saves headaches later.
Clay compacts differently than sand, and it holds water. We always recommend a proper gravel base layer (4-6 inches) plus drainage considerations if your yard has low spots. Our standard installation here includes site grading to prevent pooling. Skipping this step because clay looks solid enough is how courts fail in our climate.
Quality courts last 10-15 years in McDonough if you use UV-stable acrylic surfaces and keep up basic maintenance (sweeping, occasional pressure washing). Budget surfaces fail in 4-6 years. Our Henry County installations use materials rated for high humidity, and we design drainage to handle our rain patterns. The upfront investment in durability pays off.
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