Ground-Up Readiness
A stable, level-ready court footprint, slope checked, drained, and graded before any surface goes down.
What Goes Wrong & Why
A court surface is only as stable as the ground beneath it, these are the failure modes that show up years later.
A yard that looks flat can still carry enough grade to pool water at one end of the court within a season.
The existing grade is measured against accepted drainage tolerance before any layout is confirmed or work begins.
Piedmont Triad clay retains water and shifts seasonally, causing the subgrade to move and the surface above it to crack.
Soil condition is assessed early, and drainage provisions are designed into the site plan before excavation starts.
Loose or under-compacted subgrade is the leading cause of surface cracking within the first two to three years of use.
The subgrade is compacted in layers to the specified density, confirmed before the base layer is placed on top.
Building over a cracked or settling driveway or patio transfers those defects directly into the new court surface.
Any existing slab that does not meet base requirements is demolished, removed, and the area re-graded from scratch.
Scope of Work
Every task below happens before any surface material is installed, each one protects the court’s long-term stability.
The available footprint is measured and checked against the intended court dimensions to confirm the space is workable.
Grade is measured across the full area, and drainage provisions are planned to prevent pooling at any point on the court.
Soil type and compaction state are evaluated so the subgrade plan accounts for local conditions before excavation starts.
Uneven or sloped ground is cut and filled to establish a level-ready footprint within acceptable drainage tolerance.
Old concrete or asphalt that does not meet base requirements is broken out, removed, and the area cleared for fresh prep.
The subgrade is excavated to the required depth and compacted in layers to the specified density before the base layer is placed.
Boundary lines staked before any ground is moved.
Runoff routes mapped at the design stage.
Confirmed level and drainage before surface handoff.
Why Choose Us
Site prep is where courts succeed or fail, here is what the process looks like when it is handled with accountability.
Every enquiry starts with a site visit to assess drainage and slope, no fee, no obligation to proceed.
Base preparation, surfacing, fencing, and line marking are quoted as separate items so nothing is bundled or hidden.
The prepared site is inspected and confirmed against the agreed scope before the surface installation phase begins.
Our partners handle residential backyards, HOA facilities, and school or commercial courts across the Greensboro area.
The service area covers Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Kernersville, Clemmons, and surrounding communities.
The Process
01
Submit your site details and a local partner arranges a free on-site visit to assess slope, drainage, and available footprint.
02
You receive a written estimate covering each preparation task, measurement, grading, demolition, and base work, as separate line items.
03
Once prep is complete, a final walkthrough confirms level, drainage clearance, and boundary space before surfacing begins.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Court layout and design | $2,000-$6,000 |
| Basic site grading and prep | $5,000-$15,000 |
| Full excavation and base prep | $10,000-$30,000 |
Every enquiry starts with a free on-site evaluation of your space and drainage, no commitment required. We will arrange a local partner visit and send you an itemised written estimate before any work is booked.