Backyard Courts
A flat, well-drained court in your backyard that plays consistently and handles the desert climate.
Built Right or Built Again
The surface is the last thing installed, but the base work underneath is what determines how the court plays for years.
Laying base material over Arizona’s caliche without digging to a stable layer leaves the surface with nowhere solid to sit.
The builder excavates to a confirmed stable layer, removes loose caliche, and compacts road base before any surface work begins.
A flat base with no slope traps monsoon water under the surface, softening the base and causing the playing layer to shift.
A measured drainage slope is set during base compaction so water clears the court after rain rather than pooling beneath it.
Skipping landscape fabric lets weed roots push up through decomposed granite over time, creating bumps that affect ball roll.
Landscape fabric is laid over the compacted base before the surface goes in, blocking weed growth without restricting drainage.
Unfixed or undersized border framing lets the surface material migrate outward, leaving low edges and an uneven playing field.
Rails or timber borders are anchored into the base and checked for alignment so the surface stays contained and the edges stay true.
Surface & Material Options
From excavation to the final surface check, the build covers every layer that determines how the court plays and drains.
A compacted DG layer drains fast in monsoon conditions and blends naturally with Arizona’s desert landscape.
Synthetic turf gives a consistent roll surface that needs no raking or re-leveling after heavy foot traffic or rain.
A compacted road base layer provides the stable, non-shifting foundation that every surface type depends on.
Framed borders and backstop boards contain the surface material and keep bocce balls in play at both ends.
Sub-surface drainage pipe is added where soil conditions or site grade make surface runoff a concern.
Site dug to stable depth and graded for drainage.
Weed barrier laid over compacted base before surfacing.
Level and slope verified before perimeter is secured.
Rail alignment, drainage, and surface confirmed at close.
Why Choose Us
Local knowledge of Arizona’s soil and climate, combined with a clear process from first visit to final sign-off.
Every job starts with an on-site evaluation of the ground and drainage before a single number is written down.
Base prep, surfacing, drainage, and edging are each listed separately so you know exactly what the build covers.
Local builders understand Arizona’s caliche soil and plan excavation depth to match what the ground actually requires.
Drainage slope is set during compaction, not added as an afterthought, so the court clears water after heavy rain.
A final walkthrough checks surface level, rail alignment, and drainage before the job is considered finished.
Local court builders are arranged across Arizona, with direct experience in backyards and community spaces statewide.
The Process
01
Submit your site details and a local court builder will arrange an on-site visit to check the soil, drainage, and layout.
02
You receive an itemised estimate covering excavation, base compaction, surfacing, drainage, and perimeter framing in full.
03
The builder completes each layer in sequence and confirms surface flatness, rail alignment, and drainage at the final walkthrough.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Small bocce court | $10,000-$20,000 |
| Standard residential bocce court | $20,000-$40,000 |
| Large custom bocce court | $40,000-$70,000 |
Tell us your site and a local builder will assess the ground, check drainage, and put the full scope in writing before anything is booked.