A backyard basketball court is the most-used square footage a family ever pours. The good news: a real half-court fits in 30' × 30', and the same pad can carry pickleball lines for the parents.
2026 budget ranges
- Coat an existing slab/driveway: $1,500–$4,000
- New 30'×30' half-court, complete: $12,000–$22,000
- New 35'×40' with hoop and lighting: $18,000–$35,000
- In-ground adjustable hoop: $1,200–$4,000 installed
Pick your size
- 30' × 30' — free throws and close-range game; the workable minimum.
- 35' × 40' — full three-point arc (19'9" high-school line) with room to chase.
- 50' × 47' — true half of a high-school court. Full dimensions at every level are in the basketball dimensions guide.
Surface it like a court
Raw concrete tears up balls, knees, and confidence. A 100% acrylic system — resurfacer plus two textured color coats of Acrytech — gives sneaker grip, true bounce, and a court-colored finish that survives sun. The basketball coating guide covers the stack and gallons.
The multi-sport move
The most popular backyard build we see: basketball key at one end, pickleball lines across the middle in a quieter contrast color, one pad doing double duty. Plan the layout in the Court Designer, and check the backyard pickleball guide for the net question.
Get it built
An ATS installer handles pad through paint. Or coat an existing slab yourself — call (770) 734-3000 and we'll spec the materials.