What Factors Into the Cost of a Backyard Basketball Court?

Whether you or your children are NBA-bound or you just want to practice basketball, having your own basketball court is a no-excuses way to get great practice and exercise.

If you’re interested in building a basketball court in your yard, you’ve come to the right place! While you might be unsure of the cost, C&C Courts are the experts in building basketball courts in Wisconsin and Minnesota, which is why we want to show you that building a basketball court is a goal you can definitely reach.

Many factors go into the cost of a home basketball court, which can be broken down into five key components:

• Site Work

• Base Material

• Surface

• Components

• Installation

Read on to learn more about each component and decide if installing a home basketball court is right for you!

First, You Need a Flat Surface

Site work is the work that goes into building a space that is flat and level for the basketball court’s installation. This can include excavating, leveling, grading, moving sprinklers, and other needed work to make the area perfect for your basketball court.

If you already have a level backyard, then the cost will not be as high as if you have a hilly or uneven yard. It’s also important to consider how accessible your space or backyard is. Can large machinery get to your backyard with minimal problems to level your yard?

If you don’t have easy access to the backyard, this can affect the machinery used to do the work. Fencing, however, can usually be taken down and replaced to get the machinery into your yard; just be sure to check with your court designer. 

Second, You Need Base Material

The base material is what goes underneath the surface of your basketball court. There are many options, including concrete, asphalt, and crushed stone. Many basketball courts are built over a 4” thick concrete slab using 3500 PSI concrete and ½” rebar reinforcements.

Concrete is the ideal material to build a basketball court because it will not require any future maintenance if it's done right.

C&C Courts will provide you with the cost differences between concrete and other materials, and together we can make the right decision for your home basketball court.

Third, You Need a Surface

When you think of a home basketball court, the court's surface is what you imagine. There are a few different surface options, which can also include paint and acrylic options.

The three outdoor basketball surface options that C&C Courts offers are designed to be easy on the joints and help with performance. They are called SportGamePB, PowerGame, and PowerGame+.

The primary differences between the outdoor basketball surfaces are the level of Lateral Forgiveness technology included and ball control capabilities. Lateral Forgiveness technology is designed to help with shock absorption to minimize the stress on joints. If you’re looking for exceptional ball control and shock absorption, you’ll want to choose PowerGame+ for your outdoor court.

The cost of the surface is pretty simple compared to the base material and leveling activities. C&C Courts will discuss the best options for you and your family.

Fourth, You Need Accessories

The accessories of your basketball court cannot be forgotten! These include basketball hoops, net systems, containment netting, rebounders, etc.

If you plan to play well into the night, you’ll also need adequate lighting installed. This part is where you can let your creativity shine to create the best and most useful basketball court for your family.

The cost of these components will depend on what you decide to install, such as adding a volleyball net or tennis net to make your basketball court multi-functional.

Fifth is Installation

Now that you have prepared your property and chosen your components and surface, it’s time to install your court and accessories.

Installation and painting lines on your court usually take about one or two days, depending on the weather. The costs associated with this step include labor costs, which can vary depending on where you live.

Check Out This Testimonial From a Happy Customer

If you’re looking for more proof, check out this testimonial from a happy customer– the Taylor family. C&C Courts designed and built a basketball court in their backyard. RT and Amy Taylor were nervous about the project at first, but once they got to know our sales team, that nervousness disappeared.

The Taylor family had a one-on-one consultation with us, where we helped them make the necessary decisions to ready their backyard for the basketball court. We designed and customized a court to their exact specifications and constructed it over the course of a few days, even working around thunderstorms and rain.

The C&C Courts crew left no mess behind. To celebrate, the Taylors were able to host a two-on-two tournament with their friends and family. They loved the process and final product and are just one example of a very happy C&C Courts customer.

Choose the Right Court Company: C&C Courts

Building a home basketball court is exciting, and you want the best service and product available. C&C Courts is the largest builder of athletic courts in the country, and we can provide that exceptional service and experience to you, our customer.

In Minnesota alone, we have completed thousands of backyard athletic court projects. We promise to bring that same passion and energy to help you build new memories on your own game court!

We welcome you to check out more reviews, and if you have any questions, please call us at 952-746-4545 or send us a message on our website.