Court Builders
A regulation surface with correct drainage, anchored hoops, and clean line marking, ready for years of play.
What Goes Wrong
Two shortcuts account for most basketball court failures within the first three seasons.
A slab poured flat pools water after rain, and standing water breaks down acrylic coating from below within a few seasons.
The sub-base is graded to a 1-percent cross-slope so water clears the surface completely after every rain event.
Drilling hoop post sleeves into a cured slab cracks the surrounding concrete and leaves the anchor point structurally weak.
Post sleeves are positioned and set in concrete during the pour phase, before the surface coat is applied.
Richmond-area clay expands and contracts with moisture, heaving a shallow base and cracking the surface above it.
Sub-base depth and compaction spec are adjusted for clay-heavy soil so freeze-thaw cycles do not lift the slab.
A lump-sum price hides which work is included, making it impossible to compare quotes or spot missing scope items.
Excavation, base prep, post sleeves, acrylic coating, and line marking each appear as separate line items in writing.
Court Layouts & Options
The right layout depends on your available footprint and how the court will be used day to day.
A regulation 94-by-50-foot surface with correct slope, post sleeves, acrylic coating, and full line marking.
A compact layout for residential lots, with a single hoop, three-point arc, and the same drainage spec as a full court.
A mid-size option for HOA and school sites where a full court does not fit but a half-court feels too small.
Acrylic recoat, crack repair, and re-marking for existing slabs that have lost their surface or drainage performance.
Three-point arc, key, and free-throw line to NCAA or NBA spec.
Two-tone colour application over a cured concrete or asphalt base.
Steel sleeves cast into the concrete during the pour phase.
Chain-link or powder-coated perimeter fencing and court lighting.
Why Choose Us
Accountability at every stage, from the first site visit to the final walkthrough.
Drainage, grade, and soil conditions are checked in person before a single cost figure is put in writing.
Every cost category, base prep, surfacing, post sleeves, line marking, appears as its own line item.
Chesterfield, Henrico, and Goochland each have different rules; the correct requirements are confirmed before scheduling.
The job is not closed until a full on-site walkthrough confirms slope, surface, and markings meet spec.
We take on residential courts, HOA facilities, and school sites using the same scoping process.
The Process
Share the location, intended layout, and available footprint so we can arrange the right on-site evaluation.
After the site visit, you get an itemised estimate covering every cost category before any work is approved.
The court is excavated, based, coated, and marked to spec, then reviewed at a final walkthrough before handover.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Half-court installation | $15,000-$30,000 |
| Full backyard basketball court | $25,000-$60,000 |
| Premium court with lighting and fencing | $40,000-$80,000 |
Common Questions
It depends on the county and whether the court includes lighting or fencing. Chesterfield, Henrico, and Goochland each have different rules. The on-site evaluation confirms which permits apply to your specific site before any work is scoped or scheduled.
A standard half-court is 47 by 50 feet, but a functional backyard layout can work in roughly 30 by 30 feet with a single hoop and abbreviated key. The on-site evaluation measures your available footprint and recommends the largest practical layout.
An under-compacted base settles unevenly, cracking the concrete or asphalt above it within two to three seasons. On Richmond-area clay soil, that movement is accelerated by moisture. Repairing a failed base costs more than doing it correctly the first time.
Acrylic colour coating typically needs 24 to 48 hours of cure time before foot traffic, and 72 hours before wheeled equipment. Cure time varies with temperature and humidity, so the schedule accounts for Richmond’s seasonal conditions.
Yes, if the existing slab has no structural cracks and the drainage slope is adequate. Cracks wider than a quarter inch or a flat grade that pools water usually require base work before a new acrylic coat will hold.
The written estimate follows a free on-site evaluation and covers excavation, sub-base compaction, base material, post sleeve installation, acrylic coating, line marking, and any fencing or lighting as separate line items. No cost is bundled or hidden.
Share the location and intended use, and we’ll arrange an on-site evaluation with a written estimate covering every cost category.