How do you Build a Pickleball Court?

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  2. Sitework:
    1. Sitework is the first step in building a pickleball court.  This is the process where we remove the “Organics” and topsoil from court area.  We will probably use an excavator and remove anything that will make the concrete unstable.  Next, we will fill in the site with gravel to make a very stable base for your court.
  3. Concrete:
    1. Forming and pouring a concrete slab will be done once the site work is finished.  Rebar is used on an 18” grid and the concrete itself will be poured 4 inches deep.
  4. Surface
    1. We will either tile or coat the surface of your court.
  5. Fixtures
    1. Fixture can be a major, minor, or non-existent part of your court.  These are things like in-ground pickleball net systems, basketball hoops, light poles, etc.  These are usually set in the concrete with bolt patterns and then the fixtures are attached when the concrete is cured.

Do you need a Permit to Build a Pickleball Court?

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  2. Usually, a building permit will be required to install a court. Integrity Pickleball Courts will secure the building permit for you.
  3. There is a $2,500 deposit due at the start of pulling a building permit.  This fee is refundable if a permit is not issued.

How big is a Pickleball Court?

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  2. The in-play area is 20’ wide by 44’ long.
  3. Our most economical court has a 2’ out of bounds area all around the court so that its dimensions are 24’x48’ and a total square footage of 1,152 square feet.
  4. The larger Sports Courts which typically include both Pickleball and Basketball Lines, a Hoop, Net, and Lights are have a 5’ out of bounds area on the sides and an 8’ out of bounds area on the end are 30’x60’ and a total square footage of 1,800 square feet.

Should I use Coatings or Tiles when Building a Pickleball Court?

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  2. It depends on your preference and budget.
    1. Coatings:
      1. In the Pacific Northwest it rains a lot.  So, the concrete has to be dried before coating and kept dry during and after the coating process.
      2. The concrete has to, cure from 30 to 60 days before being coated.
      3. Courts should be recoated every 3 to 5 years.
      4. These issues make coating courts in the PNW take longer and cost more than tiles.
    2. Tiles:
      1. PVC Tiles make for great court surfaces in the PNW.
      2. They can be installed within a few days of the concrete being poured.
      3. Drain well.
      4. Are less expensive than coatings.
      5. Have a 10 to 15 year manufacturer’s warranty.
    3. It’s up to you but time and money favor Tiles in this area.

How Long Does it take to Build a Pickleball Court?

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  2. 2 weeks
    1. Sitework is scheduled for a Monday.
    2. The concrete gets scheduled for the next Monday.
    3. Tiled surface and fixtures get scheduled for the following Monday.
    4. Concrete Coatings will take longer.

How Much Does Building a Pickleball Court Cost?

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  2. This is a little bit like asking “what does real-estate cost?”  Bigger costs more than smaller, waterfront cost more than the cul-de-sac.
  3. In general, our courts cost between $25,000 and $60,000 plus site work.
    1. A 24’x48’ basic pickleball court that includes concrete, court tiles and a mobile net system starts at $25,000 plus site work.
    2. A 30’x60’ Sports Court that includes Concrete, Court Tiles, Basketball Hoop, High and Low net system for badminton and pickleball, and 4 solar lights, starts at $40,000 plus site work.
  4. There is a $2,500 deposit due before we pull the building permits.  When the building permit is issued there is a deposit due of 35% of the remaining court cost.  One week prior to the commencement of work there is another 35% of the court cost due.  Final invoicing will be done and due when the court is finished.