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Sport Courts
Sport Court Contractor in Orem, UT
A backyard court can be the reason the neighborhood kids end up at your house all summer. Before it becomes that, three choices come first, in this order. Which games: pickleball only, basketball only, or a multi-sport slab with lines for both. How big: a pickleball court plays on 20 by 44 feet, but the pad usually runs closer to 30 by 60 feet so there is space to run down a wide shot. Which way: courts run roughly north to south so low morning and evening sun stays out of players' eyes.
The slab itself is built more carefully than a patio, because a court has to play flat yet still shed water. It typically gets a single, steady slope of about 1 percent, a well-compacted base, heavier reinforcement and as few joints as the design allows, since every joint is a line across the playing surface. Some court slabs are post-tensioned for that reason. Sleeves for net posts and a footing for a basketball hoop can be set during the pour. After several weeks of curing, the acrylic court surface and lines can go on.
What's included
What goes into sport courts
- 01
Court sizing
Pickleball, half-court basketball or combined lines laid out with run-off room around the play area.
- 02
Orientation and slope
Roughly north-south placement and one gentle slope, around 1 percent, so rain leaves without puddling.
- 03
Excavation and compacted base
Topsoil stripped and a compacted gravel base placed to keep the slab flat for the long haul.
- 04
Heavier reinforcement
Closely spaced steel or a post-tensioned design to keep joints to a minimum.
- 05
Post sleeves and hoop footing
Sleeves for net posts and a footing for a basketball hoop set while the concrete goes in.
- 06
Surfacing timeline
Several weeks of curing before an acrylic court coating and striping go on.
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How it works
Sport Courts, step by step
- 1
Pick the games and the spot
Decide which sports, then find the flattest area with room for the full pad and a good sun angle.
- 2
Grade and base
Excavate, set the grade to a steady slope and compact the base in layers.
- 3
Steel, sleeves, pour
Set reinforcement, post sleeves and any hoop footing, then pour and finish the slab flat and true.
- 4
Cure, then surface
Give the slab several weeks to cure before the acrylic surface and lines are applied.
Questions
Sport Courts questions
How do you keep a court slab from heaving or cracking in Utah winters?
Start with the ground: strip the topsoil, compact the subgrade and place a gravel base so water drains out from under the slab instead of freezing there. Add heavy reinforcement, an air-entrained mix and a steady slope so meltwater runs off. Fewer, well-placed joints keep any cracking away from the lines.
What goes into the cost of a backyard court?
Court size is the largest factor, followed by how much grading the yard needs for a flat pad, the reinforcement design, and access for the concrete truck. Surfacing, striping, nets and hoops are separate items to plan for. A pickleball pad and a full multi-sport slab are very different projects, so settle on the games first.
Will the city or our HOA have a say in a backyard court?
A flat slab on your own lot is often simple, but setbacks, drainage onto neighbors and court lighting can bring city rules into play, and HOAs often have a say. Ask both early. And before the excavator shows up, an 811 call gets the buried lines flagged.
Can one slab work for pickleball and basketball?
Yes, and a multi-sport slab is a favorite with families. Pickleball lines and a basketball key can share one surface if the pad is large enough, with the hoop at one end and net posts set in sleeves so the net comes down whenever someone wants to shoot hoops. Line colors are chosen so each game is easy to read.
How long before we can play on it?
You can walk on the slab after a day or two, but the acrylic surface needs a fully cured slab, so plan on several weeks before coating and lines go on. Shooting baskets on the bare concrete in the meantime is fine once it has had about a week.
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