Tennis Court Construction: A Handful Of Great Tips To Reduce Your Tennis Court Cost

When it comes to tennis court construction, there are a few tips that are fundamental to creating a court that not only looks nice, but also performs well and will not continually surprise the owners with repair bills. It is also possible to shave $1,000s off the final price with small design alterations.

Most tennis court owners gets a nasty surprise when they start to realise how much maintenance bills can add up to, however the different types of a tennis surface each have wildly varying maintenance costs attached to them. Being aware of the pros and cons of each type of surface can greatly reduced the on-going cost of ownership, as can knowing how to do your own simple maintenance. Free sample, Tarmac is a popular choice because it is relatively affordable, yet it needs constant care in order to last as long as post-tension concrete.

Asphalt has a tendency to wear prematurely since the small stones that break from the court end up accelerating the wear and tear on the court. It is very common to have tarmac gravel all over the surface of a court. With normal usage these tiny fragments callers other tiny fragments to come away if they are stepped on. Private owners who are aware of this can reduce the effect by routinely removing all debris from the court. Yet, if the surface is going to be in constant use, whether it be for a tennis club or for the general public, then a dedicated groundsman will be needed, since the players will not likely to be interested in caring for court like this. Therefore, proper selection of the surface really does have to to take into consideration the amount of care you will be willing to do on your court, or the amount of money you have too spent on repairs.

Another fantastic way to reduce the cost of the courts is to shrink the side runs and back runs to knock a few thousand of the total. Allthough the stipulated size of a tennis court is 120 feet by 60 feet, it turns out that 110 by 55 is perfectly fine for most people and can significantly reduce the amount of materials required. An added bonus is that it takes up slightly less space which is good news for those with limited space.

Before any construction work can start, planning permission has to be obtained from the local authorities. Usually, it’s the actual resurfacing of your garden that needs permission, but I have found a brilliant way of not falling under this restriction. By opting for building a grass court, you will often not need any further permission, as there are no laws regulating this in many areas.

Last but not least is this tip; the fences on the sides of the tennis courts can be lowered down to just a yard tall, or perhaps not even installed at all. The fences around the back of the court are responsible for keeping most of the balls in the court, but near the fence near the net posts hardly ever is needed. It’s amazing how much of an effect this can create to improve the visual aesthetics of your court.

For more information on the best ways to build a tennis court, please visit the Tennis Court Construction Blog.

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