Play After Dark
A fully lit, properly fenced court that meets county code and lets you play long after sunset.
What Goes Wrong
Cutting corners on layout and code compliance creates problems that are expensive to fix after the surface is poured.
Setting light poles after the court surface is finished means cutting into it, disrupting drainage and voiding the surface warranty.
Pole footings are placed during the sub-base phase, so no finished surface is cut and drainage stays intact.
Fencing installed at the wrong setback for your county or HOA can trigger a removal order and full reinstallation at your cost.
The correct setback distance for your site is identified and written into the estimate before the fence contractor is scheduled.
Poles spaced by guesswork leave dark patches at the baselines, making the court unsafe and unusable for evening play.
Pole height and fixture spacing are calculated to deliver even lux coverage across the full court surface before any pole is ordered.
Electrical work that skips the county inspection step can fail a future property sale or leave you liable for code violations.
All wiring is completed to the applicable county inspection standard, and the final walkthrough confirms sign-off before the job closes.
Why Us
Code compliance and upfront scoping are built into every job, not offered as optional add-ons.
Lighting and fencing are planned at the start, so no finished surface is cut and no cost is added later.
Poles, footings, fencing, and wiring appear as separate line items so you see exactly what each element costs.
Chesterfield, Henrico, and Goochland setback and inspection requirements are applied to your specific site from day one.
Every enquiry starts with a site visit to assess space and drainage before any scope or price is put in writing.
Illumination levels, gate operation, and electrical inspection are all confirmed before the project is considered complete.
The Process
We arrange an on-site visit to assess space, drainage, and county setback rules before any scope is written.
You receive an itemised estimate listing pole footings, fencing spec, fixture count, and wiring as separate cost lines.
A final walkthrough confirms lux levels, gate function, and county inspection sign-off after installation.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Basic court fencing | $5,000-$12,000 |
| Standard court lighting | $6,000-$15,000 |
| Full fencing and lighting package | $12,000-$30,000 |
Common Questions
It can, but it costs more. Adding poles after the surface is finished requires cutting into it to set footings, which risks cracking the surface and disrupting drainage channels. Planning lighting before the sub-base is poured avoids that extra excavation and keeps the surface intact.
Chain-link is the most common choice for residential courts because it is durable and low maintenance. Vinyl-coated chain-link adds a cleaner appearance and resists rust longer. The gauge and post depth are specified based on your site conditions and county requirements, not a one-size default.
Setback distances differ by county and by HOA rules. Chesterfield, Henrico, and Goochland each have their own requirements. The correct distance for your specific site is confirmed during the on-site evaluation and written into the estimate before any fence contractor is scheduled.
Yes. All wiring for court lighting must meet the applicable county inspection standard. The work is completed to code, and the final walkthrough confirms inspection sign-off before the project closes. Skipping this step can create liability issues and complications at resale.
Pole count depends on court size, pole height, and the fixture output needed to hit even lux coverage across the full surface. A typical single-court installation uses four poles, but the layout is calculated for your specific dimensions rather than applied as a standard template.
An unfenced court is a liability risk, and adding fencing later often means working around a finished surface and landscaping. Post holes dug near the court edge can undermine the base if drainage was not designed with fence posts in mind. Scoping fencing at the start avoids both problems.
Share the location and intended use, and we’ll arrange an on-site evaluation with a written estimate covering every cost category.