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Light & Perimeter

Court Lighting & Fencing in Los Angeles County

Play after dark on a court where the light is even, the fence holds every ball, and the whole system is built to work together.

  • On-Site Assessment First
  • Itemised Written Estimate
  • Lux Check Included
  • Covers All of LA County
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What Goes Wrong

The mistakes that leave courts dark or unsafe

Treating lighting and fencing as two separate line items is where most court projects go wrong.

Weak Post, Failed Mount

Mounting arms bolted to shallow or rusted posts flex under fixture weight, pulling loose within a season.

Post Depth Check First

Concrete footing depth and post condition are assessed before any fixture placement is planned.

Uneven Light Coverage

Fixtures spaced by guesswork leave dark corners at the baselines where the ball disappears at speed.

Spacing Calculated by Court Size

Fixture height and spacing are calculated from court dimensions, then confirmed with a lux coverage check.

Wrong Fence Height

A fence sized for one sport lets balls escape on another, pickleball and tennis have different containment needs.

Height Set by Sport

Fence panel height is specified per sport before posts are ordered, so containment is built in from the start.

Glare Aimed at Players

Fixtures mounted at the wrong angle throw light into players’ eyes rather than onto the court surface.

Aiming Set at Install

Each LED fixture is aimed and locked during installation so light falls on the court, not into the play zone.

Common problems, answered

Scope of Work

What this service covers

From a single lighting retrofit to a full perimeter fence and light install, the scope is set in writing before work begins.

Tennis Court Surround

Taller fence panels sized for tennis ball containment.

Pickleball Perimeter

Lower fence height with even LED coverage for pickleball.

Basketball Court Lighting

Fixture placement calculated for a full-court basketball layout.

Multi-Sport Court Setup

Fence and lighting planned around shared-use court dimensions.

Light & Perimeter

Lighting and fencing work as one system, not two separate jobs

Where fixtures mount and how bright they need to be depends on fence height, post strength, and court orientation, so fencing is assessed before lighting is planned.

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The site assessment checks existing fence posts for depth, concrete footing condition, and top-rail integrity before any fixture placement is decided. Fence-mounted LED fixtures attach to mounting arms on the posts, so a rusted or shallow-set post cannot safely carry the load. In Los Angeles County, year-round evening play is common, and many existing courts were built without lighting. A retrofit assessment determines whether the current fence can support fixtures or needs reinforcement first.

New fencing uses galvanized steel posts set in concrete footings, with powder-coated panels sized for ball containment. Fence height varies by sport, a pickleball perimeter needs less height than a tennis court surround. LED fixtures are positioned and aimed to deliver even coverage across the court surface, with glare aimed away from players and neighboring properties. Fixture height and spacing are calculated based on court dimensions before installation begins.

A lux coverage check is completed after installation to confirm light levels are consistent from baseline to baseline. Power supply boxes are mounted and weatherproofed as part of the same scope. The written estimate lists fence panels, posts, footings, fixtures, mounting arms, and power supply separately so each component is visible before any work starts.

Why Choose Us

Why Los Angeles County Sports Courts for lighting & fencing?

Every project starts with an on-site evaluation and ends with a written sign-off, no guesswork at either end.

Assessment Before Any Commitment

A site visit happens before a scope is written, so nothing is assumed about post condition or layout.

Itemised Estimate, Every Time

Posts, panels, footings, fixtures, arms, and power supply are listed as separate line items, no bundled totals.

Lux Check at Completion

Light coverage is measured across the full court surface after install and confirmed before the job is signed off.

Final Walkthrough Included

The builder walks the finished court with you before closing out, so any adjustment is caught on the day.

Countywide Court Coverage

Backyard, HOA, school, and commercial court projects are arranged across all of Los Angeles County.

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The Process

From first enquiry to a fully lit, fenced court

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  1. 01

    Request an Assessment

    Tell us the site, the sport, and whether you have an existing fence, and we schedule a site visit.

  2. 02

    Review the Written Scope

    You receive an itemised estimate listing every component before any work is scheduled or committed to.

  3. 03

    Install & Confirm Coverage

    The builder completes the install, runs a lux check, and walks the finished court with you before sign-off.

Pricing Estimates

Typical Court Lighting & Fencing Prices

InstallationTypical estimated cost
Pickleball court fencing$4,000-$12,000
Pickleball court lighting$5,000-$15,000
Tennis court fencing$8,000-$20,000
Tennis court lighting$8,000-$25,000
These prices are estimates and often vary with the condition, size and scope of each job. Message or call us for a free, no-obligation quote.
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Common Questions

Questions about court lighting & fencing

  • Can lights be added to my existing court fence?

    Yes, in many cases existing fence posts can carry lighting fixtures without a full replacement. The deciding factor is post gauge, depth, and whether the footings are solid enough to handle the added load and wind resistance. An on-site evaluation confirms this before any work is scoped or priced.

  • Do I need a full fence replacement to add court lighting?

    No, a full replacement is rarely needed just to add lighting. If the existing posts are structurally sound and set at adequate depth, fixtures can be mounted directly to them. Only posts that are corroded, undersized, or poorly anchored need replacing, and that is confirmed during the site assessment.

  • How do I know if the lighting will cover the whole court evenly?

    Even coverage depends on fixture placement, beam angle, and mounting height relative to court dimensions. A photometric layout maps lux levels across the full playing surface before installation begins, so dark zones are identified and corrected in the plan rather than discovered after the work is done.

  • Will fence-mounted lights be too bright for players or the neighbors?

    Glare and light spill are controlled through fixture aiming angle and shielding. Full-cutoff LED fixtures direct light downward onto the court surface rather than outward. Mounting height and beam spread are set to meet play requirements while keeping spill within property lines and below typical neighbor sight lines.

  • Can my current fence handle court lights, or do I need new poles?

    It depends on post diameter, wall thickness, and footing depth. Standard residential chain-link posts are often undersized for lighting loads, especially in windy conditions. A structural check during the on-site evaluation determines which posts can carry fixtures and which need to be replaced or supplemented with dedicated light poles.

  • Will the fence height and layout help keep balls in play?

    Yes, fence height and perimeter layout are the primary factors in ball containment. Tennis courts typically require 10-foot fencing behind the baselines and 8 feet along the sides, while pickleball and basketball courts have different requirements. The right layout is confirmed during site design based on your sport and available space.

  • Can a handyman or general installer do this kind of work?

    A general handyman can set fence posts, but court lighting is electrical work. It needs an electrician with the right license, and footing depths for light poles must meet structural load requirements. Combining both in one scope avoids coordination gaps that lead to failed inspections or fixtures that shift after the first strong wind.

  • What could make the price go up once the work starts?

    Most cost increases come from conditions found after digging starts: rock or hardpan that slows footing work, existing posts that fail a structural check, or electrical runs longer than estimated due to panel location. The itemised written estimate flags known risks upfront, but subsurface surprises are the most common source of scope changes. Typical projects run $4,000-$12,000.

More questions about Court Lighting & Fencing?

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We schedule a fence assessment, check post depth, and put the full lighting and fencing scope in writing before anything is booked.

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