What is the proper height of a tennis net?
The net should be 3' (36") at the center strap, and 3'6" (42") at the post. This is the standard for both singles and doubles courts.

What are the correct dimensions of a court?
60' x 120' is the standard court size. However, if your property does not allow a full size court we recommend that you build a court no smaller than 50’ x 110

How long does it take to resurface a tennis court?
Depending on the condition of the surface, it typically takes 3-6 days weather permitting.

How long does it take to build a court?
Typically it takes 3-4 weeks to build a standard court. Technically it only takes 2 weeks. However the asphalt needs to cure for 2 weeks prior to surfacing the court. Concrete surfaces require 4 week for curing.

Do I need a permit to build a tennis court?
Most municipalities do not require a permit, however, we recommend that you contact your local authorities to inquire if a permit is required or if any guidelines are applicable.

How much does it cost to build a tennis court?
The cost to build a tennis court can range anywhere between $ 40,000 to $ 50,000, or more. Several variables will affect the cost of the court including the location, fencing quantity, choice of court surface, windscreens, nets, net posts, etc.

What is the correct colour for a tennis court?
There is no "correct" colour. However, there are colors that perform better under certain conditions. Ideally, a player wants to have the best possible visibility for his or her game. This is achieved by having the best possible contrast between the ball and the surface. A dark green court surface, for example, provides a good contrast to yellow or white tennis balls. Why? Because tennis balls reflect more light and darker colors reflect less (or have lower reflectance).

Two-tone colour schemes are often selected to more clearly define court boundaries. When such colour combinations are chosen, the colour with the lowest reflectance (generally, the darker colour) should be used within the court boundaries. However, for areas in which tennis is played during the day, lighter colours are often chosen for surfacing because they absorb less light and therefore, minimize the surface temperature buildup. For night play, or for indoor courts, surfaces with low reflectance will require more lighting to illuminate them. Designers and owners will need. For a longer life expectancy of the surface, the dark colours contain the most pigments which will outlast light colours, and for aesthetic purposes, dirt or build up of carbon dioxide caused by surrounding trees will be less noticeable on a dark colour.

How much space is needed to construct an individual tennis court?
The overall court size is 60' x 120'. However, because vegetation must be removed for a minimum of 5' around the site, drainage must be installed and the contractor must have room to work, the actual working area must be larger. Therefore, a minimum site size of 70' x 130' is recommended; a site of 80 x 140' is preferred.

What is the correct slope of a tennis court?
It depends on the type of court. Please look for the type of court you have (or wish to build) on the list below. Proper slopes are shown below each court type. Slopes are expressed in inches per feet, percentage
and ratio.
Minimum slope of a clay or fast-dry court:
Inches per Feet Percentage Ratio
1" in 30' 0.28% 1:360

Maximum slope of a clay or fast-dry court:
1" in 24' 0.35% 1:288

Min. slope of a hard court:*
1" in 15' 0.56% 1:180

* Minimum slope of sanctioned tournament facilities. Not recommended for other types of construction due to cost and expertise required. Requires laser grading.

Recommended slope of a hard court:
1" in 10' 0.83% 1:120

Max. slope of a hard court; minimum slope of a non-court pavement:
1" in 8.33' 1% 1:100

Note that a tennis court should be sloped as one true plane; in other words, water should drain in one direction only. The preferred directions of slope on a court are from side to side (that is, from net post to net post); from end to end (that is, from baseline to baseline); or from corner to corner, draining diagonally across the court. The court should never be crowned like a road, nor should it drain to or from the net line, or to or from the sidelines.