Sport Court Installation in Georgia

Pickleball, basketball, and multi-sport courts built across metro Atlanta and North Georgia. 4" reinforced slab, cushioned modular tile, regulation lines, 15-Year Platinum Warranty.

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What Goes Into a Real Sport Court in Georgia

Quick Answer

A real residential sport court — pickleball, basketball, multi-sport — needs: 4" reinforced concrete slab (or compacted aggregate base for tile systems), proper crown for drainage, cushioned modular tile or acrylic surface rated for the climate, regulation-spec line painting per USAPA / NBA / FIBA standards, permanent or semi-permanent net posts, perimeter fencing or netting, and LED court lighting if night play matters. Skip any of those and you have a driveway with paint.

Georgia weather is brutal on cheap court systems — the freeze-thaw cycle from January cold snaps cracks unreinforced slabs, and afternoon thunderstorms wash poorly drained courts into mush. Below is exactly how we build sport courts that hold up to Georgia summers, thunderstorm runoff, and decade-plus daily use.

Step 1 — Slab vs. tile decision

For pickleball and basketball, we recommend a 4" reinforced concrete slab with #4 rebar on 16" centers and a 3,500 PSI mix. Cushioned modular tile lays directly on top — eliminates joint pain, plays softer than acrylic, drains in minutes after a Georgia thunderstorm, and is field-replaceable tile-by-tile if a section ever wears or stains. For pure tile-on-base systems (no concrete), we excavate 6–8" and lay engineered aggregate base — about 25% cheaper but less rigid and harder to relevel after settling.

Step 2 — Drainage

Georgia red clay sheds nothing. Every court we build gets a 1% crown plus perimeter swale or French drain into a daylight outlet. We've seen courts built on flat slabs that stay wet 12+ hours after a storm — those courts get algae, stain the tile, and play slick.

Step 3 — Surface system

For most residential clients we install Versacourt-style cushioned modular tile in regulation court colors (deep blue + light blue, deep green + light green, custom). Tile is 3-layer polypropylene with a flexible interlocking lock system — no glue, no fasteners, fully field-replaceable.

Step 4 — Lines, posts, fencing, lighting

Lines are factory-painted on the tile (not painted on after — paint chips). Net posts are sleeved into ground-set anchors so you can pull the net for multi-sport play. Perimeter we offer 10' chain-link, vinyl-coated black mesh, or netting on poles. LED lighting is 4–6 fixtures at 18–22' depending on court size, color temp 4000K, ~30 foot-candles on the court surface.

Sport Court Cost Tiers (Georgia, 2026)

Project TierTypical RangeWhat’s Included
Pickleball — single court (30x60 standard)$28,000–$48,0004" slab, modular tile, lines, net posts, basic fencing
Multi-sport (basketball + pickleball, 60x90)$45,000–$85,000Larger slab, dual line set, removable net post sleeves
Premium with lighting + full fencing+ $8,000–$25,000LED tower lights, 10' chain-link, ball-stop netting
Tournament-grade resurfacing$15,000–$35,000Acrylic colorcoat over existing slab, regulation lines

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a backyard pickleball court cost in Georgia?

Single court (30x60 standard): $28,000–$48,000 with reinforced slab, cushioned modular tile, regulation lines, and net posts. Add lighting ($8K–$15K) and fencing ($5K–$15K) as you go.

Concrete slab or tile-on-base — which is better?

Slab + tile is the gold standard — rigid, lowest long-term maintenance, longest lifespan. Tile-on-base is ~25% cheaper but you'll relevel every 5–8 years if you build on Georgia red clay. We default to slab for permanent court installations.

Can one court be both pickleball and basketball?

Yes — we build multi-sport courts every week. Standard layout is 60x90 with one full pickleball court inside a half-basketball court. Net posts drop into ground sleeves for fast switching.

How long does construction take?

Slab pour + cure: 7–14 days (cure time is non-negotiable in Georgia humidity). Tile install + lines + posts: 2–4 days. Total project window 3–5 weeks for most residential courts.

Does the court need lights?

If you want to play after work in winter, yes. We install 4–6 LED fixtures on 18–22' poles, 30 foot-candles on the surface, 4000K color temp — meets USAPA recommended court lighting.

Do you do tournament-grade resurfacing on existing slabs?

Yes. We resurface existing concrete with crack repair, primer, multi-coat acrylic colorcoat (Plexipave / Laykold), and regulation USTA/USAPA lines. $15K–$35K depending on slab condition and court size.

Service area?

All of metro Atlanta and North Georgia — Atlanta, Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Milton, Johns Creek, Cumming, Canton.

Build a court that survives Georgia summers

Free site walk, fixed-fee scope, financing from ~$89/mo on qualifying installs.

Financing from ~$89/mo. 15-Year Platinum Promise on every install.
Or text us: (706) 701-8873
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