You need less yard than you think. The lines are 20'×44'; a comfortable backyard court fits in 26'×50', and a tournament-spec pad is 30'×60'. If you have a flat patch that size — or an old sport pad, or even a wide driveway — you have options at three very different budgets.
Option 1 — Roll-out court on existing concrete
RollX is a prefabricated court surface: a reinforced membrane with a built-in 4mm cushion that rolls out over sound concrete. It's the fastest path from slab to first serve, it's relocatable if you move, and it skips the coating process entirely. Perfect for existing patios, sport pads, and driveways.
Option 2 — Coat an existing slab
A sound existing slab can be repaired, primed, and coated with the full Acrytech system for $6,000–$12,000 — a true permanent court at a fraction of new-build cost. Cracks get treated first (see crack repair), then resurfacer, color, and lines.
Option 3 — Full new build
New pad, new everything: $25,000–$50,000 depending on sitework, fencing, and lighting. The full breakdown is in our cost guide. This is the forever-court: proper slope, permanent posts, cushion if you want it, any colors you can dream up in the Court Designer.
The three questions to settle before you build
- Noise. Pickleball pop carries. Check local setbacks and talk to close neighbors early; landscaping and acoustic fencing solve most disputes before they start.
- HOA and permits. Many municipalities treat a court as a hardscape improvement — a quick call beats a stop-work order.
- Drainage. Water has to go somewhere. A 1% slope and a plan for runoff protect both the court and your yard.
Start with a real conversation
Send us a photo of your space and we'll tell you honestly which option fits. Call (770) 734-3000 or find an ATS installer who can walk the site.