Court Design & Site Preparation Questions

The clay-heavy soil in Chesterfield, Henrico, and Goochland expands when saturated and shrinks in dry periods. A sub-base that is too shallow cannot absorb that movement, so the surface above it cracks or heaves. The on-site evaluation determines the depth needed for your specific plot.

No accurate price can be given without a site visit. Soil type, existing grade, and drainage outlet location all change the sub-base specification and therefore the cost. Every estimate starts with the on-site evaluation so each line item reflects your actual site conditions.

Without a confirmed outlet location and surface slope, water pools at the low end of the court. Standing water accelerates surface cracking, promotes moss growth, and can undermine the sub-base over time. Correcting drainage after the surface is laid costs significantly more than planning it upfront.

The scope covers court orientation, surface slope direction, drainage outlet location, sub-base depth, and the compaction standard to be met. It becomes the reference document for the itemised estimate and the inspection checkpoint before the pour phase.

Yes. We arrange site evaluation and sub-base preparation for backyard courts, HOA community courts, and school facilities across Chesterfield, Henrico, and Goochland counties. The written scope and inspection process is the same regardless of court size.

Most residential evaluations take under two hours. Larger HOA or school sites may take longer depending on the number of courts and the complexity of the existing drainage. You receive the written scope and itemised estimate after the visit, not on the day.