Base Prep — Family-owned, 4.9★ rated, 15-year warranty
Sport courts are popping up all over Tyrone, and honestly, it makes sense. Your kids want somewhere to shoot hoops or practice tennis without heading all the way into Atlanta, and the natural grass in your Shamrock-area backyard just can't handle the constant pounding—especially not on that Fayette County clay base we've got around here. A properly installed artificial sport court transforms your yard into a year-round game zone. No more muddy patches after rain, no more dead grass from hard use, and no excuses about weather keeping the neighborhood kids off the court. What used to require a trip to Tyrone Town Park or Shamrock Park is now right in your backyard. The catch? Getting the base right from day one. We've been installing these courts around Fayette County long enough to know that our clay-heavy soil demands a specific prep approach—one that most DIY attempts miss. That's where we come in. Our base preparation process accounts for local drainage patterns, frost heave risk, and the settling behavior of clay-based ground. It's the difference between a court that plays perfect for two seasons and one that stays tournament-ready for a decade.
Tyrone's quiet suburban setting is perfect for a backyard sport court, but the soil underneath tells the real story. Fayette County clay is dense and holds water longer than sandy or loamy soil, which means improper drainage under your court base can lead to frost heave in winter and soft spots come spring. We excavate and compact to the right depth, then install a gravel base layer that accounts for how this clay naturally behaves during our freeze-thaw cycles. Most Tyrone properties in the Shamrock area and surrounding neighborhoods sit on 0.5 to 1.5 acres, which usually gives us good room to work with. Sun exposure varies—some yards get blasted all afternoon, while others have tree coverage that creates shade patterns worth planning around. That matters for how the synthetic surface performs and how long it lasts. We'll walk your property, check sight lines from your house and neighbors' views, and confirm that your HOA (if applicable) doesn't have restrictions on court dimensions or surfacing colors. Fayette County doesn't have strict setback rules that would kill a backyard court, but we always verify local codes before breaking ground.
Not without proper preparation. Our Tyrone installations use engineered drainage layers beneath the base to route water away from the clay. We excavate below the native clay, install perforated drain pipe, add gravel with the right stone gradation, and compact in lifts. This prevents the waterlogging and frost heave issues that plague DIY courts in our area. It's the most important step.
Yes, if the base is installed correctly. Fayette County sees enough winter freeze-thaw action to shift improperly prepared ground. Our process accounts for that by removing clay down to stable subgrade, installing a frost-stable base layer, and ensuring perimeter drainage. We've installed hundreds of courts locally, and proper prep means no heaving.
Most Tyrone properties have plenty. A half-court basketball setup is roughly 47' × 50', a full court is 94' × 50'. We've installed courts on Shamrock-area properties with 1-acre lots without issue. We'll survey your yard, check for utilities, and confirm setbacks from property lines and HOA restrictions before finalizing dimensions.
Absolutely. Shade won't hurt the synthetic surface or installation. We assess sun patterns to discuss surface color options and durability expectations. Full-sun courts may see slightly faster UV aging over a decade, but modern turf is built for that. Shade actually reduces surface temperature extremes, which some homeowners prefer.
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