Tennis Court Installation Questions

The court lines cover 78 by 36 feet for doubles, but players need run-off space beyond every baseline and sideline. A common planning footprint is around 120 by 60 feet. The site assessment confirms whether your lot can accommodate that before any base work is scoped.

Concrete resists thermal movement better under Phoenix heat cycles, so it is the more common base choice here. Asphalt is used where site access or ground conditions make it more practical. The builder recommends one over the other after assessing your specific site, not as a blanket rule.

Delaying is not a structural risk, but Phoenix’s clay soils can shift seasonally. If significant time passes between assessment and groundwork, the builder may need to re-check grade and drainage conditions before proceeding, which can add time to the schedule.

A court without a properly set drainage slope holds standing water at the edges, which accelerates surface cracking and creates a slip hazard. In Phoenix, monsoon rain events can be intense and short, so the drainage slope needs to move water off the court quickly.

It can be a selling point on larger lots, particularly in Phoenix neighborhoods where outdoor amenities are valued. A court that drains well, fits the property footprint, and has a well-maintained surface is easier to justify than one that feels oversized or poorly placed.

The builder checks surface level across the full court, verifies line accuracy against the court layout, and confirms the net is tensioned to regulation height. Any issues found are corrected before the job is signed off and handed over.