A new outdoor hard court typically lands between $60,000 and $120,000 built from bare ground — and roughly three-quarters of that is under the paint. Here's the honest breakdown.
The quick answer
- New post-tensioned concrete court, complete: $60,000–$120,000
- New asphalt court, complete: $40,000–$80,000
- Resurfacing an existing court: $4,000–$10,000 (see the resurfacing guide)
Line by line
| Item | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sitework & grading | $5,000–$25,000 | The wildcard — slopes and soil decide it |
| Pad (60'×120') | $30,000–$60,000 | Post-tensioned concrete is the premium standard |
| Acrylic surfacing | $8,000–$14,000 | Resurfacer + color + lines |
| Cushion system | +$6,000–$12,000 | Optional; joints thank you (CushionX) |
| Fencing (10') | $8,000–$15,000 | Full enclosure |
| Net, posts, center anchor | $1,500–$3,500 | Footers before the pour |
| Lighting | $15,000–$30,000 | Optional, 4–8 pole LED |
Concrete or asphalt?
Post-tensioned concrete costs more up front and resists cracking for decades — it's what serious builds use. Asphalt saves $20,000+ today and moves more over time; budget more frequent crack care (the crack repair guide explains why). Either way, the coating system on top is the same 100% acrylic Acrytech stack.
Make the pad earn more
For the same slab money, blended pickleball lines or a future four-court conversion keep options open — see the conversion guide. Dimensions for planning are in the tennis dimensions guide.