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Tennis Court Installation in Loudoun County

A regulation 60-by-120-foot court, graded for drainage and built to ITF spec, ready to play on for decades.

  • On-Site Evaluation
  • Itemised Estimate
  • Final Walkthrough
Regulation tennis court with clean white line markings and net posts on a hard surface in a setting.

What Goes Wrong

Where rushed court builds fail, and how to avoid it

Skipped Site Grading

A court laid on uneven ground without measured excavation will pool water and crack within a few seasons.

Graded to 1% Cross-Slope

An on-site survey measures existing grade and specifies exact cut-and-fill before a single load of aggregate arrives.

Thin Sub-Base Spec

Loudoun County’s clay soil expands and contracts with freeze-thaw cycles, heaving a shallow base and cracking the slab above it.

Compacted Aggregate Base

The base depth is set to match actual soil conditions found on your site, not a one-size estimate from a desk.

Rushed Acrylic Coats

Applying color coats before the previous layer has cured causes delamination, leaving a surface that peels within two years.

Manufacturer Cure Intervals

Each acrylic pass follows the manufacturer’s specified cure window before the next coat is applied, keeping the surface bonded.

Unmarked Line Tolerances

Service boxes and baselines painted by eye rather than measured to ITF spec make the court non-regulation and hard to play on.

ITF-Spec Line Marking

Baseline, service box, and center mark dimensions are set to ITF tolerances and verified at the final walkthrough.

Full Court, Solid Base

Tennis court installation that starts with the ground conditions

A 60-by-120-foot paved surface needs careful grading and sub-base work to drain correctly and resist frost heave.

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Tennis courts require a precise surface slope, typically 1 percent cross-slope, to drain without pooling. Loudoun County’s clay soil makes achieving that slope without proper grading and aggregate base difficult. The on-site evaluation measures existing grade, identifies low spots, and confirms how much excavation and fill work the site needs before the estimate is written.

The itemised estimate covers site grading, sub-base compaction, concrete or asphalt slab, acrylic color coat, and ITF-specification line marking as separate line items. Net post sleeves and fencing are included in the same scope when specified during the evaluation, keeping the entire project coordinated under one written estimate with no scope gaps.

Acrylic color coating is applied in multiple passes with manufacturer-specified cure intervals between coats. The final walkthrough checks surface slope with a level, verifies baseline and service box dimensions against ITF specs, and confirms fencing post plumb and gate operation before the project is signed off.

Why Choose Us

Why Loudoun Sports Courts for tennis court installation?

Process and accountability that keep a large paved project on track from first visit to final sign-off.

Evaluation Before Estimate

No estimate is written until a site visit confirms grade, drainage, and clearances match the planned spec.

One Coordinated Scope

Grading, surfacing, fencing, and line marking are managed under a single written estimate with no handoff gaps.

Separate Line Items

Every cost category is listed individually so you can see exactly what each phase of the build covers.

Signed-Off Walkthrough

The project closes with a documented final walkthrough, slope, dimensions, fencing, and gate operation all checked.

HOA Design Review Ready

Written estimates and site plans are formatted to support HOA design review submissions when required.

A large stone and siding house with a covered porch, an outdoor tennis court, and a landscaped garden with a koi pond.
An outdoor blue and green pickleball or multi-use sports court with a black chain-link fence, next to a modern white house on a sunny day.

The Process

From first contact to a finished court

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  1. 01

    Schedule Your Evaluation

    Submit your site details and we arrange a free on-site visit to assess grade, drainage, and space clearances.

  2. 02

    Review Your Estimate

    You receive an itemised written estimate listing grading, sub-base, surfacing, fencing, and line marking separately.

  3. 03

    Build & Sign Off

    Construction follows the agreed scope, closing with a final walkthrough that checks slope, ITF dimensions, and fencing.

Pricing Estimates

Typical Tennis Court Installation Prices

JobTypical cost
Residential tennis court$25,000-$50,000
Full-size tennis court$60,000-$120,000
Hard court install$12,000-$35,000
These prices are estimates and often vary with the condition, size and scope of each job. Message or call us for a free, no-obligation quote.
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Common Questions

Questions about tennis court installation in Loudoun County

  • How deep does the sub-base need to be on clay soil?

    There is no single answer -- depth depends on your specific soil profile and frost penetration at that location. The builder measures on-site and specifies the correct compaction depth before excavation is scoped. Skipping this step is the most common cause of cracking within the first few seasons.

  • Do I need a permit to build a tennis court in Loudoun County?

    Most residential tennis courts require a grading or land disturbance permit from Loudoun County, and some HOA covenants require board approval before construction. The builder can identify which permits apply to your site during the evaluation stage.

  • What happens if I delay addressing drainage before building?

    Building on poorly drained clay without a drainage plan leads to base saturation, heaving and surface cracking. Repairs to a failed sub-base cost significantly more than correct drainage provision at the outset, and the court may be unplayable for an entire season.

  • What surface options are available for a residential court?

    Acrylic colour coat over a compacted asphalt or concrete base is the most common choice for Loudoun County. It handles freeze-thaw movement better than clay or grass surfaces and requires less seasonal maintenance. Surface colour and texture are selected during the estimate stage.

  • Can fencing and lighting be included in the same project?

    Yes. Fencing height and lighting pole placement are scoped during the same on-site evaluation and appear as separate line items in the written estimate, so you have one contractor and one sign-off for the complete court.

  • How long does a tennis court installation take?

    A typical residential court takes several weeks from excavation to final walkthrough, depending on weather and cure intervals. The acrylic colour coat requires a full cure hold before line marking begins, and that interval is built into the project schedule from the start.

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Tell Us Your Site & Sport

Share your space and what you want to play, and we’ll arrange an on-site evaluation and a written estimate.

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