Tennis Court Repair in Northwest Washington
Cracks, low spots, worn lines?
We fix the court you have.
Crack repair, birdbath leveling, peeling surfaces, net posts, and restriping for residential, club, HOA, and school tennis courts across Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island, and San Juan Counties.
Common Problems
What we repair.
Most tennis courts that look finished are not. The problems below are usually fixable without a rebuild.
Cracks
Crack repair
Hairline to structural
Cracks are cleaned out, filled, and bridged with a flexible membrane system so they are far less likely to reflect back through the new surface during freeze-thaw cycles.
Birdbaths
Low spot leveling
Standing water
Low spots that hold water after rain are filled and feathered with acrylic patch binder so the court drains and the ball bounces true.
Peeling
Surface delamination
Coating lifting
Loose coating is removed and the surface is cleaned, primed, and rebuilt. If moisture is coming up from below, we deal with that first.
Moss & algae
Slick, stained surface
Common in the Northwest
A low-pressure wash removes growth that makes a court slippery and shortens coating life. It is also the first step of every repair.
Hardware
Net posts & anchors
Leaning or damaged
Bent or loose net posts and missing center anchors are replaced and reset so the net sits at the right height.
Lines
Faded or wrong lines
Restriping
Lines repainted with textured paint to USTA dimensions, with blended pickleball lines added if you want them.
Repair or Rebuild?
How we decide.
The honest answer depends on what is happening under the surface.
Surface problem
Repair and resurface
Faded color, lost texture, hairline and moderate cracks, birdbaths, and peeling coating are surface problems. They are repaired, then the court gets new color coats and lines, for a fraction of a new build.
- ✓ Cracks narrower than about a quarter inch
- ✓ Low spots and standing water
- ✓ Faded or slick surface
- ✓ Peeling or worn coating
Structural problem
Overlay or rebuild
Wide cracks with sections at different heights, a slab that rocks or heaves, or water coming up through the base mean the base has failed. Resurfacing over that buys a season or two. We will tell you plainly when that is the case.
- ✓ Wide or displaced cracks
- ✓ Heaving or settled slab sections
- ✓ Persistent water through the base
- ✓ Repeated crack return after repair
Pricing
What tennis court repair costs.
Repair-only work is priced after a visit because it depends on linear feet of cracking and the number of low spots. Most courts are repaired and resurfaced together.
| Project | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Repair + resurface, single court | $16K – $22K | Wash, crack repair, leveling, color coats, full restripe |
| Restripe only | Priced on visit | Sound surface, new lines to USTA spec |
| Net posts / center anchor | Priced on visit | Remove, reset, or replace hardware |
| Add pickleball lines | $2.2K – $3K | Blended layout on a surface in good shape |
Multi-court facilities price per court with some savings from shared setup. Overlays and full rebuilds are quoted separately.
More detail in the cost guide, or try the calculator.
Common questions about tennis court repair
Can tennis court cracks be repaired permanently?
Honestly, rarely. Asphalt and concrete move with temperature and moisture, so a crack that formed once tends to come back. What a good repair does is slow that down: a flexible crack-bridging membrane lets the slab move underneath without the crack reflecting straight back through the new surface. When cracks are wide, numerous, or have sections at different heights, the only lasting fix is an overlay or a rebuild, and we will tell you if that is where you are.
How much does tennis court repair cost?
It depends mostly on how many linear feet of cracking there are and how many low spots need leveling, so we price repairs after seeing the court. Repairs are almost always done together with a new surface, because patched areas show through old color; a full resurface of a single tennis court including crack repair and restriping typically runs about $16,000 to $22,000.
What causes standing water (birdbaths) on a court?
Low spots from settling or from imperfect original grading. Courts are built to about a one percent slope so water sheets off; anywhere that holds water more than an eighth of an inch deep after the surface drains is a birdbath. We fill and level them with acrylic patch binder before surfacing so the court plays and drains evenly.
My court surface is peeling. Can it be fixed?
Usually. Peeling or delaminating coating is typically caused by moisture under the surface or by coats applied over a dirty or incompatible surface. We remove the loose material, clean and prime, and rebuild the coating system. If moisture is coming up from below, that has to be addressed first or the new coating will lift too.
Can you repair just the net posts or lines?
Yes. We replace damaged or leaning net posts and center anchors, and repaint worn lines to USTA dimensions. If the surface is still sound, a restripe on its own is one of the cheapest ways to make a court look and play better.
When is the best time to repair a tennis court in Washington?
Acrylic patching and surfacing need dry, warm weather to cure, which in Northwest Washington means roughly late spring through early fall. Getting the court assessed in winter or early spring puts you at the front of the schedule.
Related pages
- court resurfacing — the full recoat process for tennis, pickleball, and basketball.
- tennis court construction — when the base has failed and a rebuild is the right call.
- add pickleball lines — while the court is being repaired anyway.
- our process — how surface repair and remediation fit into a project.
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.
Ready to talk through your court?
Free on-site estimates across Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island, and San Juan Counties. We come out, look at your space, and give you a real number.
Or call (360) 504-8647Licensed and insured in Washington. Lynden-based crew.