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Building a new home in Pine Lake? One of the best decisions you can make is putting in a sport court before you move in. We see it all the time—homeowners in the Pine Lake community get their house framed, then realize they want a dedicated space for basketball, pickleball, or tennis without the hassle of maintaining natural grass in DeKalb's clay-heavy soil. A sport court is the kind of upgrade that actually gets used every single day, especially if you've got kids or you're serious about staying active. The beauty of installing during new construction is that your foundation is fresh, your yard layout is flexible, and you're not dealing with mature trees or established landscaping yet. We've been helping families in Pine Lake add these courts for years—it's close enough to our shop that we can handle any follow-up maintenance quickly, but far enough that you still feel like you're in a quiet, private community. Whether you're picturing casual neighborhood games or a serious training space, a sport court transforms that blank canvas into something your family will actually gather around.
Pine Lake sits on DeKalb clay, which honestly works in your favor for sport court installation. That dense soil compacts beautifully and gives you a stable base—no settling or shifting like you'd get in sandier areas. During new construction, we're working with undisturbed ground, which means proper drainage patterns are easier to plan before your landscaping goes in. Sun exposure around the Pine Lake community varies a lot depending on which part of town you're building in. Some lots have mature oaks that'll eventually shade a court nicely; others get full sun most of the day. We factor that into surface material selection because darker surfaces absorb more heat, which matters in Georgia summers. One thing to note: Pine Lake has an active HOA, and while sport courts are generally well-received in residential settings, it's worth confirming your specific lot's covenant restrictions before finalizing the court location. Most new builds here have yards large enough for a full half-court or even three-quarter court without eating into your hardscape plans. We recommend getting the site prepped and base layers down during the framing phase so everything's ready when landscaping wraps up.
DeKalb clay is actually ideal—it compacts firmly and provides excellent drainage support. During new construction, we excavate to proper depth, add a gravel base layer, and compact everything solidly. The main thing is making sure water doesn't pool in low spots, but your builder's grading plan usually handles that already. We'll assess your lot's slope and adjust the court base accordingly.
Absolutely—that's the best time. Once your foundation and grading are done but before final landscaping, we can get your court base and subsurface installed. This protects your investment from later construction traffic and lets landscaping work around the finished court. Most Pine Lake builders appreciate having this locked in early.
Most lots in the Pine Lake community can accommodate a half-court (around 30×35 feet) or a three-quarter court (up to 40×50 feet) without conflicting with your home's footprint or hardscape. We'll do a site walk and review your lot survey to recommend the best size and placement for your specific property.
Pine Lake's HOA does have landscape guidelines, but residential sport courts are typically permitted. We recommend pulling your covenants or emailing your HOA before finalizing design—we've done this process so many times we can help you navigate the approval if needed.
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