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Backyard Court Planning Guide
1. Decide the games
Basketball, pickleball, tennis, or a mix decides size, lines, and equipment.
2. Measure the space
Include run off room around the playing area.
3. Check rules
Look at setbacks, permits, and HOA rules before design.
4. Plan the site
Grading, drainage, tree roots, and truck access.
5. Pick base and surface
Concrete or asphalt base, then acrylic coating or tiles.
6. Add extras
Hoops, nets, fencing, and lighting.
More guides
- Backyard Court Cost Guide
- Court Surface Types Compared
- Backyard Court Sizes and Dimensions
- Court Drainage and Site Prep
- Backyard Court Permits and HOA Rules
- Backyard Court Maintenance
- How to Hire a Backyard Court Builder
Services
- Backyard Basketball Courts
- Backyard Pickleball Courts
- Backyard Tennis Courts
- Tennis to Pickleball Court Conversion
- Court Resurfacing and Crack Repair
- Backyard Court Lighting
- Court Fencing and Ball Containment
- Modular Sport Court Tiles
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