Site Prep First
A stable, level-ready footprint so your court surface holds up for years without cracking or pooling water.
What Goes Wrong
Each step in the prep sequence exists because skipping it creates a specific, costly failure after the surface is laid.
A yard that looks flat can still carry enough slope to cause standing water and uneven surface wear within a season.
A site measurement confirms the actual gradient and flags any grading needed before the court footprint is marked.
Piedmont Triad clay retains water instead of shedding it, so a base laid without drainage planning will heave and crack.
A soil condition assessment determines excavation depth and whether a drainage layer is needed to reach a safe surface gradient.
Skipping compaction leaves soft spots in the subgrade that cause the base to settle unevenly after the surface is applied.
Soil compaction is carried out to a verified standard so the base layer stays stable and the surface does not crack under load.
An old slab or broken patio left under the new base creates voids that crack the finished surface from below.
Existing concrete or asphalt is removed and the area is cleared before any base work begins, removing the void risk entirely.
Scope of Work
Every task below feeds into a single outcome: a stable, correctly graded footprint ready for the base layer.
The available footprint is measured and checked against setback requirements so the court fits the lot correctly.
Gradient and soil drainage are evaluated to confirm whether grading or a drainage layer is needed before base work starts.
Old concrete or asphalt is broken out and removed so the new base has clean, stable ground to sit on.
The ground is cut and filled to the correct gradient, removing low spots that would trap water under the finished surface.
Soil is excavated to the required depth and compacted to prevent settling that would crack the surface layer later.
The finished footprint is marked to agreed sport dimensions and clearances before any surfacing material is applied.
Identifies soft spots and clay content before excavation.
Specifies gravel depth and outlet routing for the site.
Confirms compaction and grade before surfacing begins.
Why Choose Us
Site prep is where a court build is won or lost. Here is what this process covers in that phase specifically.
Every enquiry starts with an on-site evaluation of the space and drainage before a single dollar is committed.
The written estimate covers base preparation, surfacing, fencing, and line marking as separate line items, no surprises.
Every assessment of a Greensboro lot accounts for Piedmont Triad clay conditions, with drainage planned accordingly from the first visit.
A final walkthrough is completed and signed off before any surfacing material goes down, confirming the base is ready.
Demolition, grading, compaction, and layout marking are all handled by the same crew, keeping the sequence on track.
The Process
01
Tell us the site and the sport, and we schedule a site visit to measure the space and assess slope and drainage.
02
You receive an itemised written estimate covering demolition, grading, compaction, and base readiness before any work is booked.
03
The site is graded, compacted, and marked to agreed dimensions, then walked through and signed off before surfacing begins.
Pricing Estimates
| Job type | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Site visit and layout | $500-$2,000 |
| Grading and base prep | $3,000-$12,000 |
| Full design and prep package | $5,000-$20,000 |
Tell us the site and the sport. We schedule a drainage and space assessment, then put the full scope in writing before anything is booked.