Real build and resurfacing prices for Atlanta, GA, what the local ground and weather do to a court, and the questions that separate good builders from the rest.
| Court | Sq ft | New, basic pad | New, ASBA pad | Resurface |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickleball | 1,800 | $27,000 to $32,400 | $31,500 to $37,800 | $2,700 to $3,240 |
| Tennis | 7,200 | $108,000 to $129,600 | $126,000 to $151,200 | $10,800 to $12,960 |
| Basketball | 5,000 | $75,000 to $90,000 | $87,500 to $105,000 | $7,500 to $9,000 |
| Half-Court Basketball | 2,500 | $37,500 to $45,000 | $43,750 to $52,500 | $3,750 to $4,500 |
These are the same national baseline rates used across this site; the pickleball court construction cost page itemizes them line by line. Local concrete prices, site access, and grading move the final quote. Resurfacing excludes crack repair, which runs $6 to $20 per linear foot.
The pickleball figures assume the standard 30 by 60 foot playing area. If your yard is tighter, check the pickleball court dimensions first.
Metro Atlanta sits on Piedmont red clay. It holds water and drains slowly, so grading and drainage matter as much as the slab. Sloped lots are common here and often need extra grading.
Atlanta gets a handful of hard freezes most winters, enough for some freeze-thaw crack growth on older courts. Summers are hot and humid, so coatings are often applied early in the day.
Rules vary by city across the metro (Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Marietta, and others) and by HOA. Check both before you pour, especially for lighting and fencing.
| Pad spec | How thick is the slab, how much steel, and is it built to ASBA guidelines? On clay soil this matters more than the surface. |
| Drainage | What slope will the pad have, and where does the water go? |
| Crack warranty | What is covered if cracks show up in the first few years, and for how long? |
| Surface system | Which acrylic system and how many coats? Is a cushion layer included or extra ($3 per sq ft here)? |
| Past work | Can you see two or three finished courts nearby, ideally ones a few years old? |
| Permits | Who pulls permits and handles HOA approval, and is that in the price? |
We have a court builder in our network serving metro Atlanta. Run the calculator, enter your zip, and if your address is in their area you will see the builder's name before you send anything. You choose whether they contact you.
More detail: pickleball court cost in Georgia, tennis, basketball, and resurfacing. Other cities: court builders by city.
Price your own court in 3 minutesAbout $27,000 to $32,400 with a basic pad or $31,500 to $37,800 with an ASBA-spec pad for a standard 1,800 sq ft backyard court, before local adjustments.
Surfacing and lines on a 7,200 sq ft tennis court cost about $10,800 to $12,960, plus crack repair at $6 to $20 per linear foot.
Atlanta's red clay does not swell much, so the bigger risk is water. Grading and drainage matter as much as slab thickness. A reinforced ASBA-spec pad costs about 24 percent more on the pad line and is worth it on sloped lots or where water collects.
Ask for their pad spec, drainage plan, crack warranty, and two or three finished courts you can see. Run the calculator here first so you know what a fair price looks like.