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Court Cost Calculator

How much does a backyard court cost?

Pick your options and see a realistic range, line by line. Every number is a planning estimate you can sanity-check against local quotes.

Court footprint
Site preparation
Base
Playing surface
Net
Fencing
Lighting
Extras
Estimated project range

$13,900 – $31,000

  • Site preparation: Already flat and firm$0–$1,500
  • Base: Asphalt$7,000–$14,000
  • Playing surface: Acrylic color coat + lines$3,500–$7,000
  • Net: Permanent posts + net$900–$2,500
  • Fencing: Backstops only (two ends)$2,500–$6,000
  • Lighting: None$0

Planning ranges for one court in the U.S., before permits and taxes. Regional labor, access and material prices move these numbers substantially; get three local quotes before deciding.