Interlocking Garage Floor Tiles
How Much Does It Cost to Put a Pickleball Court in Your Backyard?
Typical total costs range from $8,000 to $12,000.* Actual pricing depends on court size, excavation and grading, base type, surfacing, accessories, and who manages installation. See the sections below for nine key elements that influence price.
What are the key factors that affect backyard pickleball court cost?
Nine primary factors:
- Size of court
- Land preparation (excavation and grading)
- VersaCourt surfacing and assembly
- Design, project management, construction, and installation approach
- Court design and color layout
- Subsurface/base selection (concrete, asphalt, or other)
- Multi-sport game court accessories
- The supplier you choose
- Additional lines and logos.
How does court size impact cost?
Larger courts require more excavation, base preparation, and tile, which increases cost. Allow extra perimeter space for player safety and thermal expansion (plastic tile can expand/contract by approximately 2–3 inches).
What are standard pickleball court and kit sizes?
A regulation pickleball court is 20 ft x 44 ft with a 36 in net. VersaCourt offers two standard kit footprints that include additional boundary area:
- 28 ft 2 in x 52 ft 8 in
- 31 ft 7 in x 64 ft 6 in
How do excavation and grading influence cost?
Estimating the cost for this work will depend significantly on how complex the work is and who will do it.
Creating an extremely flat, hard surface can be a major cost driver depending on site conditions. Consider the size of the area to excavate, site accessibility for equipment, potential retaining walls, and drainage needs, as well as who performs the work (DIY, VersaCourt dealer, landscape or concrete contractor).
What does VersaCourt surfacing and assembly typically include?
Provide your dimensions or select a standard kit to receive pricing for tile surfacing, which typically includes pre-painted pickleball lines. Courts are pre-assembled, lines/logos painted in a controlled environment, then sectioned, numbered, and packed for an easy DIY assembly using the click-together latching system.
Can I add extra lines or a logo to my court?
Yes. Additional game lines can turn your court into a multi-sport space. Logos and artwork can also be added by the in-house painting and decorating team for an additional fee.
How does VersaCourt tile assembly work?
VersaCourt's click-together latching mechanism and innovative production process make the installation of the VersaCourt tile systems one of the easiest aspects to building a backyard pickleball court.
Courts are fully assembled and painted at the warehouse, then disassembled into numbered sections and packed with a diagram. On site, sections click together quickly using the latching mechanism, simplifying DIY installation.
How do design, project management, construction, and installation affect cost?
Managing more elements yourself generally lowers costs but increases workload. Use VersaCourt’s Interactive Court Designer or work with in-house designers at no charge, or optionally engage a landscape architect for a comprehensive backyard plan.
Design
Once you know the dimensions of your space, you can use VersaCourt’s Interactive Court Designer or work with one of our dealers or in-house designers to choose your court tile colors, designs, and lines options. There is typically no charge for this service.
Interested in transforming your entire backyard? Need ideas on how to make the most out of your backyard? For an added fee, you can also work with one of our certified landscape architects at Lanmark Installation to integrate your backyard pickleball court into a more comprehensive landscape design.
What base is recommended and how much does it cost?
The ideal base is a 4 in concrete slab using 3000 PSI concrete with #4 rebar. National averages for slabs built to general specifications typically run about $4–$10 per sq ft*, varying by site access (e.g., pump truck reach), local code requirements (e.g., thicker edges, vapor barriers, foam, mesh), and conditions. *Price excludes site prep; bids vary by region.
While VersaCourt provides general concrete specifications for each of their court systems, local state and building codes vary and should be taken into consideration when determining the cost of a backyard pickleball court base.
Once again, most VersaCourt customers find that their local concrete contractors can provide a bid on this aspect of the project. They can also typically bid on pouring the piers for the goal post, net post sleeves, fencing and lights for pickleball court applications.
*This price could vary depending on the specifics of your project. This price does not include site prep.
Which accessories add to the price?
Pickleball requires a net system, which includes equipment and installation costs. Other add-ons may include additional game lines, rebounders, lighting, fencing, and more.
How does the supplier I choose impact cost and value?
Supplier practices influence pricing, quality, and service. VersaCourt focuses on high-quality, high-performance surfacing and efficient, environmentally mindful manufacturing to deliver strong value without sacrificing quality, safety, or design. You can choose DIY, your own contractor, or a nationwide network of installers for turnkey solutions.
How do I get a quote or find a dealer?
Provide your space dimensions or select a standard kit to receive pricing from the in-house team or a dealer. You can also connect with a local installer for a turnkey bid and timeline.
*Price ranges provided on this page are subject to change based on court size, game lines, and other requested customizations. Price ranges for tiles are averages based on VersaCourt pricing. Excavation, subsurface preparation and concrete pricing are based on national averages and are not included in this price as they can vary region by region. Court price range does not include court accessories, such as net systems and goal posts or shipping costs. Please reach out to our sales team to get a quote on a custom court design for your space.
