Regulation play requires a consistent 1-percent cross-slope so water clears the surface after rain. On Richmond-area lots with clay soil, that slope must be engineered into the sub-base, not assumed from the existing grade. We arrange an on-site evaluation to confirm the natural fall and plan the correct drainage provision before excavation starts.
Hoop post sleeves are set in concrete during the pour phase, not added after the surface cures. The itemised written estimate covers excavation, sub-base compaction, concrete or asphalt base, post sleeve installation, acrylic colour coating, and regulation line marking, each as a separate line item so you see exactly what you are paying for.
Full-size, three-quarter, and half-court layouts are all available depending on your available footprint. County permitting requirements differ across Chesterfield, Henrico, and Goochland, and the scope addresses the correct rules for your site before any work is scheduled.