Basketball Court Installation in Fort Lauderdale

Most basketball court installations come in at $18,000-$35,000, depending on court size, surface material, base conditions, and whether fencing or lighting is included. A half court on a prepared slab costs less than a full court built from raw ground up. An on-site evaluation produces an itemised written estimate so you know the full number before any work starts.

The itemised written estimate covers base preparation, surfacing, line marking, and any fencing or lighting scoped into the project. Hoop installation is typically included when it is part of the agreed scope. You receive a final walkthrough before the job is signed off, so every line item is accounted for upfront.

Grading, drainage, and base preparation are itemised separately in the written estimate rather than buried in a flat rate. The on-site evaluation assesses existing ground conditions first, so any earthwork costs are identified before you commit. There are no surprise add-ons after the estimate is agreed.

A regulation half court is 47 by 50 feet, so you need at least that footprint plus a few feet of buffer on each side for safe play. A full court runs 94 by 50 feet. Smaller recreational courts can be built in tighter spaces, and the on-site evaluation confirms exactly what fits your yard.

No. Grass cannot support a stable court surface. The turf and topsoil must be removed, the ground graded and compacted, and a proper base of asphalt or concrete installed before any playing surface goes down. Skipping this step leads to an uneven, short-lived court that shifts with rain and foot traffic.

An existing slab can work if it is structurally sound, level, and drains adequately, the on-site evaluation checks all three. Raw dirt requires excavation, compaction, and a full base build before surfacing. Pouring a court directly on unprepared dirt causes cracking and settling within a few seasons.

The minimum practical footprint for a recreational backyard court is around 30 by 30 feet, though a proper half court needs 47 by 50 feet. The on-site evaluation measures the usable space, accounts for setbacks and drainage, and tells you exactly what size court the yard can support.

Almost every court needs at least minor grading to create a consistent 1 to 2 percent slope that sheds water. Low-lying or flat yards in South Florida often need French drains or catch basins added beneath the base. Every enquiry starts with an on-site drainage evaluation, and the written estimate itemises any drainage work required.