Backyard Courts
A regulation 20x44-foot court built on a stable base, ready for play in Arizona’s heat and monsoon season.
What Goes Wrong
Cutting corners on base prep or skipping a proper site check creates problems that are expensive to fix later.
Arizona’s caliche hardpan blocks drainage and causes slabs to heave when it is not removed or stabilised before pouring.
The builder probes compaction depth and drainage before recommending a base depth, so the slab sits on stable ground.
A perfectly level slab sounds right but pools monsoon water at the baseline, accelerating surface wear and cracking.
The slab is graded to a slight slope so runoff clears the playing area after rain rather than sitting on the coating.
Bare concrete or asphalt degrades fast under Sonoran Desert UV, leaving a rough, faded surface within a season or two.
A UV-stable acrylic color coating is applied in multiple passes, protecting the slab and giving consistent ball bounce.
Building to exactly 20x44 feet with no run-off zone leaves players running into fences or walls on every hard shot.
The standard recommendation is a 30x60-foot total footprint, giving safe run-off buffer on all four sides of the court.
Full Build Scope
A complete pickleball court build involves more than a slab and some lines, here is every component in scope.
Ground is levelled and sloped so monsoon water clears the surface, protecting the base from erosion and pooling.
The slab is poured to the correct depth for the soil type, giving the acrylic coating a stable, long-lasting foundation.
Multiple coats of acrylic finish protect the slab from Sonoran Desert heat and UV while setting the playing surface texture.
Kitchen, service boxes, and centerline are marked to official dimensions on the 20x44-foot playing area.
Posts are set in concrete sleeves at regulation height, and the net is tensioned to IFP specifications for consistent play.
Fencing is measured and installed around the full court footprint to contain play and define the court boundary clearly.
Overhead lighting for evening play sessions.
Assessment and resurfacing of a usable existing slab.
Side-by-side court layouts for community facilities.
Why Choose Us
Accountability and process matter as much as the build itself, here is what backs every project we arrange.
Base prep, surfacing, drainage, and fencing are quoted as separate line items so the full scope is clear upfront.
A local court builder visits the site to check soil, space, and drainage before a single number is committed to paper.
Caliche soil and monsoon drainage are factored into every estimate, not discovered as surprises mid-build.
Arizona Sports Courts arranges court construction across Arizona, with local builders serving every part of the state.
Every scope item is checked at completion, and the job is not closed until the court meets the agreed specification.
How It Works
01
Submit your site details and a local court builder is arranged to visit, measure the space, and check the soil and drainage.
02
You receive an itemised written estimate covering grading, base, surfacing, lines, net system, and any fencing or lighting.
03
The builder completes every scope item in sequence, then walks the finished court with you before the job is signed off.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Modular court over existing slab | $8,000-$15,000 |
| Standard backyard court | $20,000-$40,000 |
| Full outdoor court with fencing and lighting | $22,000-$55,000 |
| Covered or shaded court | $55,000-$85,000 |
Every enquiry starts with an on-site evaluation and an itemised written estimate, no commitment required.