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Pricing Guide · Mid-South

REAL NUMBERS.
NO RUNAROUND.

50 years in business taught us one thing: the clients who get an honest range upfront make better decisions and build better courts. Here's what things actually cost.

Important: All ranges below are starting points for Mid-South projects. Final cost depends on site conditions, slab specification, accessories, and current material pricing. Every project gets a free on-site assessment and written proposal before any contracts are signed.

New Construction

What Courts Cost to Build

Post-tension concrete pricing. Asphalt-base alternatives available at lower initial cost — ask us to run both scenarios for your project.

Most Popular Build
Pickleball Court
$45K–$65K
Per court · Post-tension concrete

  • Post-tension concrete slab (engineered to spec)
  • Acrylic resurfacer + 2-color coat system
  • Regulation USAP-compliant striping
  • Net post sleeves + portable or permanent net
  • Basic perimeter drainage

Multi-court builds reduce per-court cost. Fencing, lighting, bleachers additional.

Full Regulation
Tennis Court
$115K–$135K
Per court · Post-tension concrete

  • Engineered post-tension concrete slab
  • Acrylic resurfacer + 2-color coat system
  • Regulation USTA line striping
  • Net post system with center strap anchor
  • Grading and drainage engineering

Clay court construction comparable in initial cost; higher ongoing maintenance. Asphalt base starts ~$40K.

Emerging Market
Padel Court
$80K–$150K+
Per court · Full enclosure

  • Post-tension concrete slab to tight tolerances
  • Glass + galvanized steel enclosure system
  • Acrylic or artificial grass playing surface
  • IPF-compliant net system + door hardware
  • LED lighting to 500+ lux (court level)

Panoramic glass vs. standard mesh enclosure significantly affects cost. Multi-court builds reduce per-court total.

Outdoor Full Court
Basketball Court
$85K–$115K
Full 94' × 50' · Post-tension concrete

  • Post-tension concrete slab
  • Acrylic color coat in team colors
  • Regulation key, 3-point, and lane striping
  • In-ground goal system (both ends)
  • Perimeter drainage

Half-court builds from ~$20K. Fencing, lighting, bleachers, and score tables additional.

Resurfacing & Maintenance

What Resurfacing Costs

Surface condition is the biggest variable. Courts in good structural condition with minor cracking resurface for significantly less than courts with severe settlement or spalling.

Tennis · Hard Court
$12K–$35K

Per court. Includes crack assessment, patching, acrylic resurfacer, 2-coat color system, and regulation striping.

Pickleball Court
$8K–$12K

Per court. Includes crack repair, resurfacer, color coat, and USAP-compliant line repainting.

Basketball Court
$4K–$9K

Per full court. Includes crack repair, color coat, and regulation striping refresh.

Clay Court · Annual
$2K–$6K

Per court per season. Includes topdressing, laser re-grading, tape and base repair, and net system inspection.

Severe crack repair, deep grinding, or leveling work is quoted separately after on-site assessment. Courts with active slab movement require investigation before resurfacing.

Why Quotes Vary

6 Factors That Move the Number

No two sites are the same. These are the six variables that account for most of the difference between a $40K court and a $90K court.

01
Site Preparation

Grading, excavation, and compaction are often the biggest variable in total cost. A flat, well-drained site with good vehicle access costs dramatically less to prepare than a sloped, wooded, or rocky site. We assess site conditions before quoting anything.

02
Slab Specification

Post-tension concrete costs more upfront than asphalt or standard concrete but lasts significantly longer. For a court that's expected to perform for 25–40 years in the Mid-South climate, post-tension is the right investment. We build both — we'll tell you which one makes sense for your situation.

03
Court Type & Size

Pickleball courts are the most compact and economical to build. Tennis courts require approximately 4x the slab area of a pickleball court. Padel courts add structural complexity with the enclosure system. Multi-purpose striping costs less than separate courts but limits dedicated use.

04
Surface Specification

Standard acrylic color coat, cushioned acrylic (multiple layers of rubber-modified acrylic that reduces joint stress), and clay all have different costs and maintenance profiles. Cushioned surfaces add $4K–$8K per court but meaningfully extend resurfacing intervals and reduce player fatigue.

05
Drainage Engineering

Courts must drain correctly — standing water accelerates surface deterioration and creates liability. Sites with poor natural drainage need engineered subsurface drainage systems added to the project. In the Mid-South's high-rainfall environment, drainage is never an afterthought.

06
Accessories & Site Amenities

Fencing ($8K–$25K depending on height and linear footage), lighting systems ($10K–$35K), windscreens, bleachers, ball machines, shade structures, and score boards are real project costs that significantly affect the total. We itemize everything so you can build the project in phases if needed.

More Questions

Pricing FAQs

Yes — for courts intended to perform for 25–40 years. Post-tension cables compress the slab from within, virtually eliminating the shrinkage cracking that plagues standard concrete and asphalt courts. In the Mid-South — hot summers, occasional freeze-thaw cycles, heavy rainfall — post-tension concrete is the standard we recommend for all new construction. The 20–30% upfront premium typically pays for itself within the first decade in avoided repairs and resurfacing cycles.
Absolutely. We routinely design projects in phases — slab and surface first, then fencing, then lighting, then accessories as budget allows. The slab and surface are the hardest things to retrofit; the accessories can come later. We'll design your project so that Phase 1 is complete and functional, and Phase 2 adds value rather than creates rework.
Not very. Site conditions are the biggest cost variable and they can't be assessed from an address. We've walked sites that looked identical on Google Earth and quoted $40,000 apart because of sub-surface conditions, drainage requirements, and access difficulty. The ranges on this page are honest starting points, but the only accurate quote is one that follows a site visit. We do those at no charge.
Not materially. Our labor and material costs are consistent across the region. Project scope and site conditions drive cost far more than geography. We serve Memphis, Nashville, and the full Mid-South region from both offices — call (901) 545-4729 for Memphis/Mid-South and (629) 234-8743 for Nashville/Middle Tennessee.
A written proposal including: site assessment findings, recommended construction approach, full itemized cost breakdown (slab, surface, accessories, drainage, fencing, lighting), project timeline, and warranty terms. No deposit required, no pressure. We've been doing this for 50 years — we'd rather you make an informed decision than a fast one.

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(901) 545-4729

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(629) 234-8743

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