Tennis Court Construction & Resurfacing in NW Washington
Tennis courts built
to play true for decades.
Residential, club, HOA, and school tennis courts across Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island, and San Juan Counties — built on a base engineered for Northwest rain and freeze-thaw, surfaced and lined to USTA dimensions.
The Court
What goes into a tennis court.
A full-size court is a big slab, and big slabs fail from underneath. Most of the work — and most of the value — is in the base.
Base
Grading, drainage & slab
We survey, excavate, and grade to the roughly one percent slope that sheds water, add drainage where the site needs it, and pour. Post-tensioned concrete is our recommendation for longevity in this climate.
- ✓ 60' × 120' overall footprint
- ✓ Grading to about 1% slope
- ✓ Drainage where the site needs it
- ✓ Post-tensioned concrete (recommended)
Surface
Acrylic surfacing to USTA spec
A resurfacer base coat, two pigmented color coats, and textured line paint. Color choice affects how fast the ball reads and how hot the surface runs in sun. A cushioned system is available for comfort.
- ✓ Acrylic resurfacer and color coats
- ✓ Cushioned option
- ✓ USTA line layout
- ✓ Net posts and center anchor
Finish
Fencing, windscreens & lighting
Ten to twelve foot perimeter fencing keeps balls on the court, windscreens cut glare and gusts, and LED lighting extends play into the evening.
- ✓ 10–12 ft chain-link fencing
- ✓ Gates and windscreens
- ✓ LED court lighting (optional)
- ✓ Pickleball lines can be added
Who We Build For
Backyards to clubs.
The base and surfacing standards are the same; the scale and paperwork change.
Residential
Backyard courts
Single courts on private property, often with blended pickleball lines so the whole family uses it.
Community
HOAs & clubs
Multi-court builds and resurfacing for homeowner associations, clubs, and camps.
Public
Schools & public works
We take on prevailing-wage and public projects and work with specified systems such as Plexipave.
What It Costs
Tennis court pricing.
Ballpark ranges for one full-size court on an easy, level site, before fencing and lighting.
| Project | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New court, asphalt | $68K – $92K | Lowest upfront cost |
| New court, reinforced concrete | $78K – $106K | Solid choice on stable ground |
| New court, post-tensioned concrete | $85K – $115K | Best crack resistance |
| Resurface existing court | $16K – $22K | Wash, crack repair, color coats, restripe |
Moderate site prep adds about 15%, difficult sites (slopes, slab demolition, tight access) about 35%. Fencing starts around $13K and lighting around $18K for a single court.
Want a number for your own yard? Try the cost calculator or read the full cost guide.
Common questions about tennis courts
How much does it cost to build a tennis court?
A full-size court on an easy, level site runs about $78,000 to $115,000 before fencing and lighting, depending on reinforced versus post-tensioned concrete. Asphalt starts around $68,000. Sloped sites, demolition of an existing slab, or difficult access add roughly 15 to 35 percent. Fencing and lighting are priced on top.
How big is a tennis court?
The lines for doubles cover 36 by 78 feet, but a court needs about 60 by 120 feet overall for proper run-off behind the baselines and beside the sidelines. That is the footprint we plan around.
How long does it take to build a tennis court?
About three to five weeks of build time. Concrete cure time and weather drive most of the variation, and acrylic surfacing has to go down in dry, warm conditions — roughly late spring through early fall here.
Asphalt or concrete for a tennis court?
In Northwest Washington we usually recommend post-tensioned concrete because it resists the freeze-thaw cracking that ends most courts early. Asphalt costs less upfront and is a legitimate choice, but plan on crack repair sooner.
Can you add pickleball lines to a tennis court?
Yes. Pickleball lines can be blended onto the tennis layout in a different color, or the footprint can be divided into up to four dedicated pickleball courts. See conversions.
My tennis court is cracked. Resurface or rebuild?
Surface cracking, fading, and lost texture are resurfacing problems, and a single tennis court resurface typically runs about $16,000 to $22,000. If the slab itself has moved — wide structural cracks or sections at different heights — resurfacing will not hold. We will tell you which one you have.
Related pages
- tennis court repair — cracks, low spots, peeling surfaces, net posts, and lines.
- tennis court resurfacing — bring an existing court back.
- tennis-to-pickleball conversions — add pickleball to your tennis court.
- pickleball court construction — a smaller footprint and budget.
- our build process — phase by phase, from survey to final lines.
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.