Court Design & Site Preparation Questions

The area has clay-heavy soil that expands when saturated and contracts during freeze-thaw cycles. A standard sub-base depth used in sandier soils will not hold under that movement. The on-site evaluation sets the compaction depth and drainage spec for local conditions specifically.

Court orientation, surface slope, drainage outlet positions, fencing setbacks and sport-specific line marking positions. Dimensions are confirmed against your available space and any applicable HOA or zoning setback rules before the plan is finalised.

Without a soil and drainage assessment, the sub-base depth is a guess. Clay-soil movement can crack or heave the surface within two to three seasons, and repairing a failed base costs more than getting the preparation right the first time.

Most Loudoun County HOAs require a submitted plan showing dimensions and setbacks before any ground work. The design document produced during this phase is formatted to support that submission, but you are responsible for submitting it to your HOA.

The on-site evaluation and written plan are typically completed before excavation is scheduled. Grading, excavation and sub-base compaction are sequenced in stages, each with a defined completion point, so the timeline depends on site conditions and weather at the time of work.

Yes. Every enquiry starts with a free on-site assessment of the space and drainage. The itemised written estimate covering base preparation, surfacing, fencing, lighting and line marking is produced after that visit, at no charge.