Sport Court Cost Guide for Northwest Washington (2026)
What a sport court
actually costs.
Real 2026 price ranges for pickleball, tennis, and basketball courts in Northwest Washington — new construction, resurfacing, and add-ons — and what moves the number up or down.
New Construction
New court prices at a glance.
One court, easy and level site, standard finishes, before fencing and lighting. These are the same numbers our calculator uses.
| Court | Asphalt | Reinforced concrete | Post-tensioned concrete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickleball (single) | $32K – $43K | $37K – $50K | $40K – $54K |
| Basketball half-court | $37K – $50K | $42K – $57K | $46K – $62K |
| Basketball full court | $58K – $78K | $66K – $89K | $72K – $97K |
| Tennis (full size) | $68K – $92K | $78K – $106K | $85K – $115K |
Ranges reflect 2026 Northwest Washington pricing. Your real number comes from a free site visit.
Per Square Foot
Sport court cost per square foot.
Square-foot pricing is how most people compare quotes. These figures divide the ranges above by the full court pad, including run-off, not just the lines.
| Court (typical pad) | Asphalt | Concrete (reinforced to post-tensioned) |
|---|---|---|
| Pickleball, 30′ × 60′ (1,800 sq ft) | ~$18 – $24 / sq ft | ~$20 – $30 / sq ft |
| Basketball half-court, 47′ × 50′ (2,350 sq ft) | ~$16 – $21 / sq ft | ~$18 – $26 / sq ft |
| Basketball full court, 50′ × 94′ (4,700 sq ft) | ~$12 – $17 / sq ft | ~$14 – $21 / sq ft |
| Tennis, 60′ × 120′ (7,200 sq ft) | ~$9 – $13 / sq ft | ~$11 – $16 / sq ft |
Smaller courts cost more per square foot because mobilization, excavation setup, nets, and lines are spread over less area. Fencing and lighting are not included.
| Resurfacing (existing court) | Per square foot | Typical project |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis court | ~$2.20 – $3.00 / sq ft | $16K – $22K |
| Basketball half-court | ~$3.00 – $4.00 / sq ft | $7K – $9.5K |
| Pickleball court | ~$4.70 – $6.40 / sq ft | $8.5K – $11.5K |
Includes wash, crack repair, color coats, and lines on a structurally sound slab. Heavy crack repair or birdbath leveling adds to these. See tennis court repair for what that involves.
What Moves the Number
The five biggest cost drivers.
Two courts with identical lines can differ by tens of thousands of dollars. This is why.
1
The site
Slope, soil, access
A level lawn is the cheap case. Sloped lots need cut, fill, and sometimes retaining walls; moderate site prep adds about 15% and difficult sites about 35%. Whether an excavator and concrete truck can reach the pad matters as much as the slope.
2
The base
Asphalt vs. concrete
Asphalt is about 20% cheaper upfront than post-tensioned concrete but cracks sooner in freeze-thaw. Reinforced concrete sits in between and is what most backyard courts are built on.
3
Fencing
From ~$13K
Perimeter fencing and gates are often the single biggest add-on, and fence height is a common permit trigger.
4
Lighting
From ~$18K
LED court lighting extends play into the evening, but it brings electrical work and is the add-on most likely to need a permit.
5
Number of courts
~85% each after the first
Shared site work and a shared fence make each additional court on the same slab cheaper than the first.
+
Smaller extras
Windscreens, cushion, hoops
Windscreens run about $1.5K, a cushioned surface about $6K, and an in-ground basketball hoop about $4.5K installed.
Existing Courts
Resurfacing and conversion costs.
If you already have a sound slab, you can get a like-new court for a fraction of a new build.
| Project | Typical range | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Resurface pickleball court | $8.5K – $11.5K | Wash, crack repair, color coats, lines |
| Resurface basketball half-court | $7K – $9.5K | Wash, crack repair, color coats, lines |
| Resurface tennis court | $16K – $22K | Wash, crack repair, color coats, full restripe |
| Add pickleball lines to an existing court | $2.2K – $3K | Line layout on a surface in good shape |
Heavily damaged courts, birdbath leveling, and fabric overlay systems run higher. If the slab itself has moved, resurfacing will not hold and we will tell you so.
Want a number for your own yard? Try the cost calculator or read the full cost guide.
Saving Money
Ways to keep the cost down.
Without building something you will regret in five years.
Go multi-sport
One slab with blended pickleball and basketball lines costs far less than two separate courts.
Phase the extras
Pour the slab and surface now; add lighting or windscreens later. Plan conduit before the pour so lighting is easy to add.
Book the survey early
Surfacing season here runs roughly late spring through early fall. Getting on the schedule early avoids a rushed job or a year's delay.
Sport court cost questions
How much does a sport court cost per square foot?
Measured across the full pad including run-off, a new concrete court in Northwest Washington runs roughly $20 to $30 per square foot for pickleball, $18 to $26 for a basketball half-court, and $11 to $16 for a full tennis court, before fencing and lighting. Smaller courts cost more per square foot because fixed costs are spread over less area.
How much does court resurfacing cost per square foot?
Roughly $2.20 to $3.00 per square foot for a tennis court, $3.00 to $4.00 for a basketball half-court, and $4.70 to $6.40 for a pickleball court, including wash, crack repair, color coats, and lines on a sound slab.
How much does a pickleball court cost in Washington?
About $37,000 to $54,000 for a single backyard court on an easy, level site with a concrete base, before fencing and lighting. Asphalt starts around $32,000. Fencing, lighting, slopes, and access push the total higher.
How much does a tennis court cost?
About $78,000 to $115,000 for a full-size court on an easy site with a concrete base, before fencing and lighting. Asphalt starts around $68,000. Difficult sites can add about a third.
How much does a backyard basketball court cost?
About $42,000 to $62,000 for a half-court with an acrylic surface on a concrete slab, and about $66,000 to $97,000 for a full court, before hoops, fencing, and lighting.
How much does it cost to resurface a court?
Roughly $8,500 to $11,500 for a pickleball court, $16,000 to $22,000 for a tennis court, and $7,000 to $9,500 for a basketball half-court, assuming the slab is structurally sound.
Why do online prices look lower than yours?
National averages often leave out site work, assume dry-climate bases, or quote surfacing only. In Northwest Washington, drainage and a base that survives freeze-thaw are where courts succeed or fail, and they are in our numbers.
Are your estimates free?
Yes. On-site estimates are free anywhere in Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island, and San Juan Counties, and they are how we get to a real number.
Related pages
- the cost calculator — plug in your own court, surface, site, and add-ons.
- pickleball court construction — what goes into a backyard pickleball build.
- tennis court construction — full-size courts for homes, clubs, and schools.
- basketball courts — half-court and full-court builds.
- resurfacing and repair — for courts that are already there.
We work throughout Northwest Washington — Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island, and San Juan Counties — including Bellingham, Lynden, Ferndale, Blaine, Mount Vernon, Burlington, Anacortes, Oak Harbor, Stanwood, Marysville, and Friday Harbor. Site visits are free anywhere in that range.
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