Tennis Court Installations
Choose between All Weather Courts, Rebound Ace, Synthetic Turf Courts, Har-Tru Courts, Hydro Courts or Classic Turf.
If you are considering a new tennis court, here are some basic requirements to consider:
Size & Space
A standard size Tennis Court for doubles play measures 60' x 120' from fence to fence. The outside dimensions of the playing lines should be as follows: Singles 27' x 78' and doubles 36' x 78'. For batteries of two or more courts, a minimum of 48' additional width is allowed for each extra court. Total cleared space, however varies depending on site topography, perimeter drainage needs, landscaping and so on. Courts can also be smaller than the standard size of 60' x 120' to accommodate various size properties.
Fencing
The primary reason for a fence around a Tennis Court is to contain most tennis balls within the court playing area. Unless additional fencing is required for security or adjacent hazards such as parking lots, roads or water, a high fence is not necessary. Fencing has several options. A standard fence is 10' high, but a 8' or 12' fence may be appropriate at times. A Tennis Court can be fully enclosed or sides can be left open with a lower 3' or 4' fence. Corners can be a traditional 90 degrees or " cut corners" can be installed. Galvanized fence (available in black or green) or cedar fencing can be used.
Lighting
Lighting outdoor courts can provide additional hours of play time for working people who, because of limited daytime hours, have no choice but to play at night. Some towns do not allow lights. Please check with your local building department.
Check out the different types of courts here!
Choose between All Weather Courts, Rebound Ace, Synthetic Turf Courts, Har-Tru Courts, Hydro Courts or Pro Cushion.
Har-Tru Courts
Har Tru is the most popular court surface in the United States and provides the maximum comfort to satisfy your playing demands.
Har Tru can be used for both new construction and for top dressing of existing courts. A Har Tru court can also be built over existing clay, asphalt or concrete courts.
These types of courts are comfortable underfoot with soft play, allow slide, are quick drying and require seasonal maintenance and a sprinkler system.
Hydro Courts
A Hydro Court is simply a unique subsurface irrigation system which creates an artificial water table beneath a Har Tru tennis court. The court is constructed with six water retaining cells, each approximately 20' x 60'. They can each be independently controlled to allow optimum moisture control for shady areas or areas of heavy play. Water is fed directly into the stone base of each cell. Through capillary action, the Har Tru surface pulls moisture through the screenings layer to replace moisture lost due to evaporation.
The water level in each cell is regulated by the control box for that cell. The objective in watering your Hydro Court is to maintain the lowest possible water level to help keep the entire court uniformly moist.
The Hydro Court watering system beneath your tennis court is the most trouble-free and efficient system for irrigating your Har Tru courts.
All Weather Courts
An All Weather court is a hard surface court, usually built with an asphalt base and an acrylic coating to provide color and optional cushioning to soften the asphalt. These type of courts typically play faster and require little maintenance and are playable year round weather permitting, such as ice, snow etc...
Rebound Ace
Rebound Ace, which is, the surface that is used at the Australian Open is a cushioned hard court with layers of polyurethane rubber, fiberglass and other materials on top of a asphalt base.
Synthetic Turf Courts
Created by weaving polypropylene synthetic grass fibers into a backing mat and held in place with various infill materials. This surface is comfortable underfoot and the level of sand determines the speed of play and foot slide. Synthetic Turf surfaces are safe, resilient and an all weather playing surface made to look like natural grass.
Maintenance includes occasional sanding and brooming.
Pro Cushion
With over 40 years’ experience in Tennis courts, earning numerous industry awards, a Pro-Cushion court is a safe, comfortable, and durable surface for your tennis court.
Pro-Cushion® sport surfaces reduce impact on a player’s knees, ankles, hips, and feet lowering fatigue levels and extending player time. The cushioned surface allows for up to 15 percent force reduction on the body. Their technology allows surface to be fully adhered with no hollow or dead spots. The surface never loses its resiliency and will perform year after year, no matter the climate or location. Not only does the system absorb impact, but the court surface is smooth and consistent. You won’t find any bulging seams, dead spots, or uneven surfaces on a Pro-Cushion® sport surface.
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Faq.
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The recommended size of a single court is 60’ x 120’. According to the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), there should be no obstruction within 12’ of the outside playing lines.
There are two main types of surfaces: All weather (hard surface), and Clay.
The All Weather surfaces are either made of asphalt or post tension concrete. Asphalt is a lower cost of installation. It is susceptible to structural cracks in 5 to 10 years. They can be quickly patched.
Concrete courts are constructed with steel cables in a grid within the concrete. The cables are tensioned over a couple of days after the construction. The cable compression will alleviate structural cracks on playing surface. The court will last for many years.
Clay courts are made with stone mined from the the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. They need regular maintenance including raking to smooth the surface and a rebuild every spring. They also must be watered daily. Properly tended these courts last for decades.
Yes. A different set of lines would need to be laid on the court. Two pickleball courts can be made on a tennis court with the use of portable net and poles.
There are many things to be considered about the court: types of court, fencing, basketball systems, types of net poles, color, and construction questions: access, contour of property, do we need permits.
We will have one of our people inspect the lot and discuss with you what you want which will determine the cost of the court. The visit from our salesperson is free of charge.