Sub Base Types — Family-owned, 4.9★ rated, 15-year warranty
Sandy Springs homeowners have figured out what the rest of the metro is catching on to: a sport court in your backyard changes everything. Whether you're in Riverside, Powers Ferry, or Mount Vernon, that mature canopy overhead and those Fulton clay soils mean your yard has real character—and real challenges for traditional grass courts. A synthetic sport court gives you year-round playability without fighting the shade or the drainage issues that come with our Georgia clay. We've installed courts across Sandy Springs for families who want basketball, pickleball, or multi-sport setups without the constant maintenance headaches. The sub-base is honestly the make-or-break piece here, and it's where most DIY efforts fall apart. The right foundation turns your backyard into something your kids actually use, not just talk about using. Most of our Sandy Springs clients are amazed at how much their property values and daily quality of life shift once the court goes in. It's not just a court—it's an outdoor extension of your home that handles everything Georgia's humidity and UV can throw at it.
Sandy Springs sits in classic Fulton County clay territory, which means drainage isn't optional—it's foundational. Those mature trees scattered throughout Riverside and Mount Vernon create pockets of deep shade, and we design sub-base systems to handle both the wet spots near the Chattahoochee and the drier sections under your canopy. Clay compacts differently than sandy soils, and we've seen too many courts fail because installers didn't account for that settling. Your neighborhood likely has HOA guidelines, so we always verify sight lines and setback requirements upfront. Most Sandy Springs lots average 0.5 to 1 acre, which gives us good room for a 60'×40' or 50'×30' court without cramping your entire backyard. The humidity here means we size drainage stone heavier than we would in drier regions—Georgia's afternoon thunderstorms are no joke. Root intrusion is another real consideration with those established trees; we install root barriers where needed to protect your court's lifespan. Installation typically runs 5–7 days depending on sub-base prep, and we schedule around the clay's moisture cycle to get the best compaction.
Fulton clay drains slowly and settles unevenly when compacted wrong. A poor sub-base causes divots, pooling after rain, and uneven ball bounce within 2–3 years. We use specific stone gradations and compaction sequences proven to handle Georgia's clay, plus drainage channels routed away from your house and toward natural low spots.
Absolutely. Shade is actually an advantage—less UV wear on the turf and more comfort for players. We install root barriers to protect the court from tree root intrusion, and we design drainage to handle both canopy drip and rain. The trade-off is slightly slower drying after storms, but it's manageable.
We handle the site survey and HOA verification upfront, then schedule sub-base work around clay soil conditions—usually 2–4 weeks out. Installation itself takes 5–7 days, so you're looking at 3–6 weeks total from contract to first game. Weather and HOA approvals can shift that, so we keep you posted weekly.
More frequent rinsing helps, especially in summer. Algae loves Georgia's wet heat, so we recommend a quick hose-down weekly and a proper cleaning 2–3 times yearly. Modern synthetic courts resist mold way better than older versions, and the right sub-base drainage keeps moisture from pooling underneath.
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