Ground-Up Readiness
Get a build-ready base with a written scope before any construction begins.
What Goes Wrong First
Cutting corners on ground-readiness creates problems that no surface material can fix later.
A yard that looks flat can still carry enough slope to cause standing water and uneven bounce across the finished court.
A laser level survey maps the actual slope so grading targets are set before excavation starts, not corrected after.
Southern California clay retains water and shifts seasonally, which undermines any base that was not compacted to the right depth.
Unstable material is excavated and replaced with a compacted aggregate subbase built to the depth the surface type requires.
Drainage lines retrofitted after base work is complete are shallower, harder to slope correctly, and more likely to block.
Lines are placed and sloped during the base phase so they integrate with the subbase rather than sitting on top of it.
An existing slab that has moved, cracked, or drains poorly transfers every flaw directly to the finished court surface above it.
The slab is checked for cracks, slope, and adhesion before any decision is made, and findings go into the written scope.
Scope of Work
Every task in this phase is about making the ground ready before surfacing begins, nothing more, nothing less.
Maps actual slope across the full court footprint so grading targets are accurate before any ground is moved.
Identifies soft spots, clay layers, and seasonal shift risk that would compromise a compacted base over time.
Removes unstable or excess material to reach the elevation and slope tolerance the court surface requires.
Builds a compacted aggregate layer to the specified depth so the base carries load without settling or shifting.
Places and slopes drainage lines during base work so water exits the court area cleanly after rain or irrigation.
Confirms usable court dimensions against local lot-coverage rules and marks the final layout before construction begins.
Checks cracks, slope, and adhesion before any new material is applied.
Excavated material and demolished slab sections removed from site.
Final boundary lines marked on the prepared base before surfacing.
Why Choose Us
Ground-readiness work sets the condition of every court that follows, here is how we make sure it is done right.
You receive an itemised estimate covering base prep, drainage, and layout before any work is scheduled or committed.
Every enquiry starts with a ground and drainage assessment at the actual site, not a remote quote based on photos.
We arrange court builders familiar with hillside lots, clay soil conditions, and municipality setback rules across the county.
The completed base work is reviewed with you before surfacing begins, so any issue is caught at the right stage.
We arrange site preparation for backyard courts, HOA facilities, and commercial properties across all of Los Angeles County.
The Process
01
Tell us the location and the sport, and we arrange a local court builder to carry out an on-site evaluation of the ground and drainage.
02
The builder puts the full assessment in writing, covering grading, compaction, drainage lines, and layout, before any work is booked.
03
Excavation, subbase compaction, and drainage installation are completed, then reviewed with you before surfacing begins.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Court design and layout | From $3,000 |
| Basic site preparation | From $5,000 |
| Full site prep for new court | $8,000-$20,000 |
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.