Backyard Sports Courts Questions

Most backyard courts require a zoning or land disturbance permit in Loudoun County, and HOA approval if applicable. The builder identifies permit requirements during the on-site evaluation so you know what to file before work starts.

A regulation pickleball court needs roughly 30x60 ft including buffer space. A half basketball court fits in about 42x37 ft. The on-site evaluation measures your usable area and confirms which court sizes are feasible before any estimate is written.

Delaying on clay-heavy soil can matter. If your yard has drainage issues, standing water can erode the area where the sub-base will sit, increasing excavation costs. Addressing drainage early keeps the base preparation scope accurate.

Yes. Multi-sport surfaces use colour-coded overlapping line sets for two or more sports on a single acrylic-coated base. Sport combinations are confirmed at estimate stage so line placement is planned before surfacing begins.

The estimate lists sub-base compaction depth, drainage provision, acrylic colour coat, regulation line marking, fencing and lighting as separate line items. Nothing is bundled into a single figure.

Timeline depends on court size, sub-base depth and cure intervals for the acrylic coat. The builder confirms a schedule in the written estimate so you know the expected start and completion dates before approving the work.