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Your Yard, Your Court

Backyard Sports Courts in Fort Lauderdale

A court sized, drained, and surfaced for your specific lot, ready for year-round play.

  • On-Site Evaluation
  • Itemised Written Estimate
  • Final Walkthrough
  • Resurfacing Available
An outdoor multi-sport court with a pickleball/tennis net and a basketball hoop, next to a modern building and artificial grass, surrounded by lush hedges.

Built Right or Built Twice

Where backyard court projects go wrong, and how to avoid it

Skipped Drainage Prep

A court laid without a graded sub-base will collect standing water after every South Florida summer storm.

1% Slope, Every Time

We grade the sub-base to a minimum 1 percent slope so water sheds cleanly and the surface stays playable.

Wrong Surface Choice

Modular tiles installed over an uneven or cracked slab will flex, separate, and create trip hazards within a season.

Surface Matched to Base

The surface type, tiles or poured acrylic coating, is chosen after the base condition is assessed on-site, not before.

Undersized Layout

A court marked out without measuring the yard first often leaves too little clearance for safe play or a second sport.

Measured Before Designed

We confirm exact dimensions on-site and propose half-court or multi-sport layouts that fit the available space with proper clearance.

Surprise Add-On Costs

Fencing, hoops, and lighting quoted separately after the main contract can push the final bill well past the original figure.

All Add-Ons in Writing

The written estimate covers base preparation, surfacing, fencing, LED lighting, and line marking as separate line items before any work starts.

Common problems, answered

Scope of Work

What a backyard court project covers

From site prep to the final painted line, here is what goes into a finished court.

Basketball Court

Half-court or full-court with hoop and regulation lines.

Pickleball Court

Regulation 20 x 44 ft layout with net post anchoring.

Multi-Sport Court

Combined basketball and pickleball on one surface.

Court Resurfacing

New acrylic coating over an existing sound base.

How It Works

A backyard court starts with what your yard can actually hold

Sizing, drainage, and surface choice all depend on your specific lot, not a standard template.

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Fort Lauderdale residential lots are often compact, so the first step is an on-site measurement to confirm what layout fits. A half-court or multi-sport configuration is frequently the practical answer. We assess the space, note any slope, and identify drainage paths before anything else is discussed.

Surface choice comes next. Modular sport court tiles sit on an existing slab and allow water to drain through the joints. A poured concrete or asphalt base with an acrylic color coating is more permanent and handles heavy UV exposure well. Both options get regulation line marking for basketball, pickleball, or both.

South Florida’s wet season makes sub-base compaction and surface slope non-negotiable. A court graded to a 1 percent slope sheds water cleanly after a storm. Add-ons like a basketball hoop, perimeter fencing, or LED lighting are scoped in the written estimate before any work begins.

Why Choose Us

Why schedule your backyard court evaluation in Fort Lauderdale?

Accountability at every stage, from the first site visit to the final walkthrough.

Written Scope Before Any Work Starts

The itemised estimate covers every line item, base, surface, fencing, lighting, so nothing is added after you sign.

On-Site Evaluation, Not a Phone Guess

Every enquiry starts with a site visit to measure the yard and check drainage before a price is put in writing.

Final Walkthrough Before Sign-Off

The job is not complete until you have walked the finished court and confirmed every element matches the written scope.

Resurfacing & Repair Covered

Worn or cracked courts can be recoated or repaired without a full rebuild, assessed and priced the same way.

Fort Lauderdale Area Coverage

We cover Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Parkland, Davie, and surrounding Broward County areas.

Aerial view of multiple illuminated tennis courts at night with bright floodlights.
Finished regulation tennis court with acrylic surface and crisp white line striping backyard

The Process

From first call to finished court in three steps

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  1. 01

    Request an Evaluation

    Tell us the yard size and the sport, and we schedule a site visit to assess drainage and fit.

  2. 02

    Review Your Written Estimate

    You receive an itemised estimate covering base prep, surface type, line marking, and any add-ons before committing to anything.

  3. 03

    Complete the Final Walkthrough

    Once the court is finished, you walk it with the builder to confirm every element matches the agreed written scope.

Pricing Estimates

Typical Backyard Sports Courts Prices

JobTypical costTypical size
Basic backyard sports court$25,000-$40,000Single court
Upgraded backyard sports court$40,000-$60,000Single court
Premium backyard sports court$60,000-$80,000Single court
These prices are estimates and often vary with the condition, size and scope of each job. Message or call us for a free, no-obligation quote.
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Common Questions

Questions homeowners ask before booking a backyard court

  • How much does it cost to build a backyard sports court?

    Most backyard sports courts come in at $25,000-$40,000, depending on size, surface type, base preparation, and any add-ons like fencing or lighting. An on-site evaluation and itemised written estimate are provided before any work begins, so you know exactly what each line item covers.

  • Will the court work in a small backyard or side yard?

    Yes, provided the space meets the minimum footprint for the sport you want. A half-court basketball setup or a pickleball court can fit in tighter spaces than a full tennis court. An on-site evaluation confirms whether your specific dimensions work and which layout makes the best use of the available area.

  • What size court fits in my backyard?

    A standard pickleball court needs roughly 30 by 60 feet with buffer space; a half-court basketball setup can work in about 30 by 25 feet; a full tennis court requires around 60 by 120 feet. An on-site evaluation maps your actual dimensions and recommends the largest court that fits safely within your yard.

  • Is a backyard basketball court worth it for my family?

    For families who play regularly, a dedicated court removes the need to travel to public courts and gives kids a safe, consistent surface at home. A properly built court on a prepared base holds up for many years with minimal upkeep, spreading the cost over a long useful life compared with recurring facility fees.

  • Should I choose sport court tiles or a poured surface?

    Modular tiles install faster, allow individual tile replacement if one section is damaged, and have some built-in flex underfoot. Poured acrylic or asphalt surfaces offer a seamless playing area with a more traditional feel and are generally lower profile. The right choice depends on your budget, intended sport, and how the base is prepared.

  • What kind of site prep is needed before the court can go in?

    Site prep typically covers clearing vegetation, grading the area to a consistent slope for drainage, compacting the sub-base, and pouring or laying the base layer. The exact scope depends on what the on-site evaluation finds. See Court Design & Site Preparation for a full breakdown of what each stage involves.

  • Will you need to level or grade my yard first?

    Almost always, yes. Even a yard that looks flat usually has enough slope variation to cause drainage problems or an uneven playing surface without grading. The on-site evaluation measures existing grade and identifies how much earthwork is needed before the base can be laid correctly.

  • Will the surface hold up in Florida rain and drainage conditions?

    Yes, when the base is graded correctly. Courts are built with a slight slope, typically 1 percent, so water sheets off the surface rather than pooling. In South Florida’s heavy summer rain, that base grading is the critical factor; a properly prepared court drains quickly and returns to playable condition within minutes of a storm.

More questions about Backyard Sports Courts?

Get an On-Site Evaluation & Written Estimate

Tell us the site and the sport. We’ll schedule a ground assessment and put the full scope in writing before anything is booked.

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