Engineered layer build-up
Compacted sub-base, bound base course and acrylic surface system — each layer proven before the next is laid.
Tennis Court Construction
New tennis courts engineered from the sub-base up — correct falls, proper drainage and a surface built to last decades.
Overview
A tennis court is a civil engineering project before it is a playing surface.
We build the layers that nobody ever sees — and that is precisely why our courts stay flat, drain cleanly and play true year after year.
- Engineered layer build-up
- Drainage designed in
- Exact ITF-standard setting out
- Built for decades, not seasons
The detail
Built from the ground up, the way it should be done
Every court we construct starts with a full site assessment: soil conditions, existing drainage, access, levels and orientation. From there we set out the court, excavate and shape the platform, install sub-surface drainage where required, then compact and prove each layer before the next goes down.
The base is where courts are won or lost. We build a compacted engineered sub-base, followed by a bound base layer laid to precise falls so water sheets off the surface instead of ponding on it. Only once the base has cured and been tested do we apply the acrylic system, colour coats and championship line marking.
The result is a court with true, consistent ball bounce, no soft spots, no birdbaths after rain, and a surface that will take resurfacing cycles for decades rather than needing to be rebuilt.
Benefits
What you get with tennis court construction
The specific advantages this service delivers — and what they mean for the life of your court.
Drainage designed in
Correct falls and sub-surface drainage so water sheets off the court and play resumes minutes after rain.
Exact ITF-standard setting out
Court dimensions, run-off areas and net heights set out to international playing standards.
Built for decades, not seasons
A properly built base can be resurfaced again and again — the single biggest saving in a court's life.
UV-stable colour systems
Acrylic colour coats formulated for the South African sun, so your court does not fade to grey in three summers.
One accountable contractor
Earthworks, base, surfacing, fencing and lighting handled by one team — no finger-pointing between trades.
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Tennis Court Construction in practice
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Client reviews
What clients say about this service
Feedback from clients whose courts we have worked on.
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Guaranteed workmanship
Fully insured team
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Frequently asked
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Tennis Court Construction questions answered
The questions we are asked most often about this service.
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A single standard court typically takes four to eight weeks from site establishment to handover, depending on ground conditions, drainage requirements and weather. Base layers need proper curing time — we do not rush that stage, because it determines how long the finished court lasts.
A full-size singles/doubles court with proper run-off is 36.6 m x 18.3 m. Where space is tight we can design a reduced run-off court or a multi-purpose court to suit the site. We confirm exact dimensions during the free site inspection.
For the South African climate we most often recommend a cushioned or standard acrylic hard court. It is low maintenance, plays consistently, handles our UV levels well and can be resurfaced rather than replaced. We will talk you through the options on site.
Yes. Excavation, levelling, sub-surface drainage, retaining where needed, the base build and the surfacing are all done by our own team, so accountability for the finished court sits in one place.
Yes. Sloped and uneven sites are common and are handled with cut-and-fill, retaining structures and engineered platforms. It affects cost and programme, which is why the site inspection happens before any quote is issued.
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