Hire a pickleball court contractor
A new painted concrete court usually runs $12,400 to $31,900 before fencing and lights. Contractors in your state reply to one form.
A good court builder shows you exactly where your money goes: getting the ground ready, pouring the slab, laying the surface, then painting the lines and setting the net. At US average prices, one painted concrete court generally runs $12,400 to $31,900, not counting fencing or lighting. Fill out one quick form and your court plans go to builders in your state. It is free and does not commit you to anything.
Get quotes from builders in your state
Start with your ZIP code, a description of your project, the number of courts you have in mind and a brief note. Then add your name and email, plus a phone number if you want builders to call you.
Contractors working in your state will respond with quotes of their own. Many will want a photo of the area or a rough measurement first. Using the form costs nothing, and letting builders contact you never obligates you to buy.
How much space does the court need?
According to Keystone Sports Construction, the lines on a regulation court cover an area 20 feet wide and 44 feet long. USA Pickleball recommends a total playing area of 30 by 60 feet or more. The extra space lies outside the court lines. That comes to 1,800 square feet per court, so check your site against that figure.
Price of a new court by surface
Our price tool compares four options: painted asphalt, painted concrete, cushioned acrylic on concrete, and snap-together tiles on concrete. These figures come from our price tool for courts built side by side, at US average prices, without fencing or lights.
| Court surface | Four courts | Two courts | One court |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt, painted | $35,200 to $106,000 | $17,600 to $53,000 | $8,800 to $26,500 |
| Concrete, painted | $49,600 to $127,600 | $24,800 to $63,800 | $12,400 to $31,900 |
| Acrylic with cushioning over concrete | $60,400 to $149,200 | $30,200 to $74,600 | $15,100 to $37,300 |
| Interlocking tiles over concrete | $74,800 to $242,800 | $37,400 to $121,400 | $18,700 to $60,700 |
Preparing the ground accounts for a large share of the range. For one court, site preparation by itself costs $2,000 to $10,000 or more. Ask whether each quote includes preparing the ground and cleanup, so you know what the price covers.
Costs also vary slightly from state to state. In Iowa, a painted concrete court runs roughly $11,600 to $29,800, while in Hawaii the same court runs $13,200 to $34,100. That same court costs $12,200 to $31,300 in Texas and $13,100 to $33,700 in New York.
Adding fencing and lights
Any fence around a court should stand 8 feet or taller. For lighting, the usual setup is poles 20 feet tall, each carrying 4 LED lights.
| Painted concrete courts | Total build | Lighting | Fencing |
|---|---|---|---|
| One | $19,200 to $48,200 | $5,000 to $10,000 | $1,800 to $6,300 |
| Two | $37,200 to $92,200 | $10,000 to $20,000 | $2,400 to $8,400 |
| Four | $73,200 to $180,200 | $20,000 to $40,000 | $3,600 to $12,600 |
Can you reuse an old court or slab?
Yes. Resurfacing runs $1,500 to $3,500 for one court, $3,000 to $7,000 for two courts and $6,000 to $14,000 for four courts. Converting a single tennis court gives you four pickleball courts at a cost of $5,000 to $20,000. With two tennis courts, the same conversion produces eight pickleball courts at a cost of $10,000 to $40,000.
What to ask a pickleball court contractor
HomeGuide recommends putting these questions to each builder before you decide:
- How many pickleball courts have you completed in the past year?
- Could you show me your business license, insurance and bond guarantees?
- What site preparation is needed, and does your estimate cover the prep work and cleanup?
- Which permits do I need, and will you take care of them?
Before any work begins, get the estimate, contract and warranty down in writing. Keep the final payment until the court is done.
Ready to see real prices for your court? Send the short form and builders who work in your state will reply with their own quotes, so you can compare them side by side and pick the one that fits.