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The typical cost range to build an outdoor basketball court is from $17,200 to $76,000. For those who believe “ball is life,” having your own personal basketball court is a dream come true. If you’re looking to turn your backyard into an at-home NBA court, the price tag starts at $17,200 and can go all the way up to $76,000, depending on. Expect prices to range between $2 per sf and $8 per sf, depending on your situation. Compacted Base: If you choose a compacted base instead of concrete, your cost for this phase will be 10-25% of the cost of concrete. Subject: Costs for SMALL basketball court in backyard Anonymous By all means install one if you think your family would use and enjoy it, but keep in mind that (some) potential future buyers of your home will view the court as an eyesore that they'll want to remove, and they'll factor the cost of that into their offer. Understanding the Cost of a Backyard Basketball Court June 23, 2019 By Shannon Grizil Like any other major construction project, the cost to build a backyard basketball court will vary depending on a number of different factors.

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Cost of multi-sport game court can range from $6,200-$19,000*

9 Key Factors to Consider

As with most construction projects, the cost to build multi-sport game court can vary greatly depending on a number of factors. Below are 9 key elements to estimating the cost to build a multi-sport game court in your backyard.

  • This may seem rather obvious, but the larger your court, the more costs you will incur for excavation, base preparation, court tile and accessories. While budget or space limitations may dictate the size of court you can build, it is important to keep in mind that plastic court tile courts can expand and contract by 2-3 inches and that it is nice for players to have some space beyond the edge of the courts.

    Multi-sport game courts can include a variety of game lines including basketball, tennis, volleyball, pickleball, shuffleboard, and more. Visit our Game Lines page for more information on game line options.

    A great place to start is deciding whether you want to start with a full regulation size basketball/tennis court or a half court with additional space for games like shuffleboard. A full-size basketball court sizes at 59’5” W x 94’11” L, while a small half-court sizes at 44’3” W x 28’2 L.

  • Estimating the cost for this work will depend significantly on how complex the work is and who will do it.

    How Complex is the Work - Building a multi-sport game court requires an extremely flat, hard surface. Depending on your space, making an area flat may be one of your biggest costs as there are many variables:

    • How big is the space that needs to be excavated?
    • Who will do the excavation…you, a VersaCourt dealer, your landscape company, a concrete company?
    • Can the space be easily accessed by equipment?
    • Will any retaining walls need to be constructed?
    • Will any drainage issues need to be addressed?

    Who will do the work - VersaCourt customers range from do-it-yourselfers or those who act as their own general contractors to those who prefer to work with a VersaCourt dealer or their own landscape company.

  • Determining the costs for the VersaCourt tile surfacing is easy. Simply provide our in-house sales team or dealer with your dimensions or tell us the standard court kit you’d like to use. VersaCourt multi-sport game courts are different because you need to choose which game lines you'd like painted onto your court.

    • Additional Lines & Logos

    For those wanting to add additional lines, VersaCourt offers a number of line options. Our in-house painting and decorating team can even add a logo or other artwork to your court for an additional fee.

    • VersaCourt Tile Assembly

    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 multi-sport game court.

    All courts are fully assembled in our warehouse and all requested lines and logos are pre-painted by our team of professionals in a controlled environment to ensure accuracy and longevity. We then number each section, disassemble your court and pack the tiles according to your numbered diagram. This process makes your VersaCourt DIY installation a breeze.

  • Design, Project Management, Construction & Installation

    As with any construction project, there are many details involved in designing and building your own multi-sport game court. In general, the more elements of the project that you manage yourself, the less costs you will incur, but the more work you have to do.

  • 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? For an added fee, you can also work with one of our certified landscape architects at Lanmark Designs to integrate your backyard multi-sport game court into a more comprehensive landscape design.

  • The ideal base for a VersaCourt multi-sport game court is a 4” thick concrete slab using 3000 PSI concrete and #4 rebar reinforcements. You can learn more about base and sub-surfacing options, but for the purpose of this analysis, we are highlighting the most popular and most highly recommended base. National averages for concrete slabs built to our general specifications typically run $4 to $10 per square foot* but can vary based on the following:

    • Can a pump truck reach the area where the concrete is being poured?
    • Do building codes or the environment require thicker edges, vapor barriers, expanded foam sub-surfacing or the use of wire mesh?

    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 multi-sport game 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 multi-sport game court applications.

    *This price could vary depending on the specifics of your project. This price does not include site prep.

  • No court is complete without a goal or net system for various games like tennis, basketball, and/or volleyball. Obviously, there are costs associated with the goal as well as its installation. To learn more about the net systems VersaCourt offers, visit the Adjustable Net Systems page.

    Other sport accessories include additional game lines, rebounders, lighting, net systems, and more. Learn more about the most common Court Accessories we offer.

  • Finally, who you choose to supply your tile, manage your project and do the construction/installation can have a profound impact on its cost.

    At VersaCourt, we focus on manufacturing high quality, high performance surfacing in an environmentally friendly manner with the goal of providing our customers with the best value possible. We don’t inflate our prices based on how long we have been in business or expensive corporate sponsorships that don’t add any value to your court.

    So, while we typically offer some of the lowest costs in the industry, we never sacrifice quality, safety or design to provide this value. Rather, we use innovative designs and highly systematized and automated manufacturing techniques to reduce costs while achieving massive economies of scale due to our family ownership of Swisstrax, IceCourt and CH3 Solutions modular flooring systems.

    Plus, unlike some of our competitors, we don’t force you to use a certified dealer that has to pay high franchise fees for the exclusive right to sell to you. Rather we let you choose by providing the information you need to build your own multi-sport game court while also maintaining a nationwide network of experienced dealers that can provide complete turnkey solutions.

    Find a VersaCourt dealer in your area or contact us today for a quote.

*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. 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.

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I Want to Build a Backyard Multi Sport Game Court - Now What?

You've been thinking about building a basketball court or multi sport game court for your kids, and you don't know where to start, how much one costs, or what's involved in building one? Should you hire someone to do it or is this a job you can take on yourself? This site will help to answer those questions and walk you through the decision making process as well as guide you through the construction. We're also available to answer any questions you have.
Where to start?
Start by thinking about what you want. Is this going to be a place for the kids to just shoot basketball, or do you want a court large enough for the whole family to play center-net and paddle sports like paddle tennis, volleyball, badminton, pickleball, or short-court tennis. Larger rectangular courts are also good for games like hockey or shuffleboard. As the court gets larger, some choices are better than others, like concrete or asphalt for a base is more expensive but also easier that trying to perfectly level 1800sf.
Size & Cost
A frequent question is 'what is the cost per square foot for a multi-sport game court'? And when deciding on what type of court you want, it helps to recognize the two limiting factors - space and money. Go out and look at the area of your yard where you envision the court. Measure the space you've got to work with. You might find that you only have 20 feet between trees or a certain number of feet on the side of your house. So measure first. Using a tape measurer is the most accurate method, but you can also just walk it off, and estimate roughly 3' per pacing step. This will give you an idea of the overall dimensions of the court you want. (Estimates are okay for rough ideas about the cost, but you'll want to actually measure before you go too far in the planning).
The second limit to identify is cost. Even the family with acres of yard available has a budget in mind. Once you've identified a dollar amount, you can also work backwards to identify the size court you can have. If you have a budget in mind, you can also plan to build your court in stages. It might be smart to do all of the concrete work first, put up a hoop, and enjoy the court like this for a year. Next summer you can add a sports tile surface, a light, ball containment, or landscaping.
Is concrete necessary?

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Not always. If you've spoken to a local gamecourt salesman, they probably told you that concrete is required, but that's not always true. Contractors like to use concrete because it's permanent, and won't create a callback next spring if you misjudged drainage. Using concrete also gives the salesman an opportunity to add 20% to the concrete subcontractor's price. In the last few years, additional products have been introduced as substitutes for concrete. We believe that using a system with encapsulated sand or compatible material offers many advantages as well as a cost savings opportunity.

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Using a Compacted Base?
In many neighborhoods there are limitations on the total percentage of impermeable surface your lot can have. If only a certain amount can shed water, you have to tally up the footprint of your house, the driveway, sidewalk, and patio area, and then subtract that from the limit. While a compacted base won't last 50 years like a concrete pad, for many families that's a good thing. If you're renting the house, or your kids are going to be leaving home in a few years, a less permanent base could be the best choice.And it's a fraction of the cost of using concrete!

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Estimating the price
If you choose to go with a concrete base, your cost will be:

How Much Does An Outdoor Sports Court Cost

  1. Concrete: This varies around the country and will depend on the site conditions in your yard (what has to be done first - leveling, tree removal), and access. Call and get a few estimates. We have concrete slab specifications available to download and present these to the concrete contractor. Expect prices to range between $2 per sf and $8 per sf, depending on your situation.
  2. Compacted Base: If you choose a compacted base instead of concrete, your cost for this phase will be 10-25% of the cost of concrete. You'll still need to prep the area (level, remove sod, etc.) and you'll need approximately 1 cubic yard of compact-able material (limestone, recycled concrete, gravel, fines, etc). for every 80 square feet of court. You'll also need form boards, a wheelbarrow, hand tools, and rental of a vibratory plate compactor.
  3. Sports Surface: If you buy your sports tile from a local dealer, expect to pay $4-$6 per sf. They'll try to steer you away from online retailers but that's because they're not online retailers. There are several Made in America tile sports tile companies that sell direct and save 15% - 40% off the price of buying from a distributor or dealer. Gamecourts.com offers new sports tile for less than $3 per sf and Court Tile Discounters has used tile at even greater discounts.
  4. Components (Hoop, Light, Net Post & Net, Fencing, etc.): Basketball goal systems are like bbq grills. There are $99 versions that last a year+ and serve the purpose, and there are $2000 models that last a decade or more and satisfy the professional. If you have the money in your budget, a nice goal is well worth the money, but if you're trying to do this project for as little as possible, you can always upgrade the components down the road. And just like the sports tile, check out the online retailers with models every bit as nice as the local dealers, and at substantial savings.
  5. Labor to Install: Installing the components can require heavy lifting, and concrete. So if you don't hire someone to do it, you'll want to make sure you have plenty of help on hand. Snapping the sports surface together is easy, fun, and goes pretty quickly. This is the part of the job the kids will really enjoy and it will give them a real sense of ownership in the court! Other tasks, like painting lines and installing ball containment are not that difficult. Most customers do it themselves and enjoy the process. But you can always find someone willing to take care of whatever portion you don't want to do.