Residential Courts
A playable court sized to your yard, surfaced for year-round Southern California use, and scoped in writing before any work begins.
What Goes Wrong
Most backyard court problems trace back to three decisions made before the first tile is laid.
A surface laid over uncompacted or ungraded ground shifts and cracks within a few seasons, leaving an uneven, unsafe playing area.
The subbase is compacted and graded to a consistent slope before any surface material goes down, preventing movement and pooling.
Designing for a full-size court first and measuring the yard second is the most common reason finished courts feel cramped and hard to use.
The site assessment maps actual dimensions and edge clearances before any layout is drawn, so the court fits the yard rather than fighting it.
Surfaces chosen without accounting for Southern California’s sun exposure fade, soften, or become abrasive faster than the homeowner expects.
Surface type is matched to UV exposure and sport mix, interlocking sport court tiles or a coated slab, so the finish holds up under year-round outdoor use.
Even in dry LA County conditions, water that pools at court edges after rain undermines the subbase and shortens the surface’s usable life.
The local builder checks drainage direction during the site visit and grades the subbase so water moves off the surface rather than sitting at the perimeter.
Scope of Work
From the first yard measurement to the final line marking, here is the concrete scope of what gets arranged.
The builder measures usable yard depth and width, then maps a court footprint that leaves edge clearance and keeps the rest of the yard functional.
Ground is excavated, compacted, and graded to the correct slope so the surface sits level and water drains away from the playing area.
Interlocking sport court tiles are laid over the concrete subbase, providing a UV-resistant, consistent surface suited to multiple sports.
Basketball, pickleball, and other game lines are applied to one surface so the court serves multiple sports without separate builds.
The hoop anchor position is confirmed during layout so the key, free-throw line, and boundary lines all align with the finished surface.
Permanent poured slab for a low-maintenance base.
Acrylic color coating applied over a cured slab.
Regulation boundary lines for each sport on the court.
Grading and drainage checks built into subbase work.
Why Choose Us
Every enquiry follows the same accountable sequence, site first, written scope second, work only after you approve both.
The itemised estimate covers base prep, surfacing, and line marking as separate line items, no surprises after work starts.
We arrange a local court builder who knows LA County lot conditions, not a remote scheduler guessing at your site.
Ground slope, drainage direction, and usable yard depth are assessed in person before any layout or surface is recommended.
Every line marking and surface fitting is checked against the agreed scope at the end of the job, not just handed over.
Backyard court projects are arranged across the full county, from the San Fernando Valley to the South Bay and beyond.
The Process
01
Tell us the yard location and the sports you want to play, and we arrange a local builder to visit and assess the space.
02
The builder puts the full scope in writing, subbase, surface, line markings, and drainage, before any work is booked.
03
Once you approve the estimate, the build proceeds and a final walkthrough confirms every element matches the agreed scope.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Small backyard court | $15,000-$35,000 |
| Standard backyard sports court | $20,000-$50,000 |
| Large backyard sports court | $30,000-$60,000 |
Share the location and the sport, and we’ll arrange a local court builder to assess the ground and put a written scope together before anything is booked.