New Court Construction  |  Utah & The Wasatch Front

PICKLEBALL & TENNIS
COURT CONSTRUCTION.
FROM DIRT TO
DONE RIGHT.

CTCB certified. 5,000+ Utah courts. One contractor from rough grade through concrete, surfacing, fencing, and final striping. The same crew, the same premium materials, and the same country-club standard whether it’s a backyard court or a 12-court complex.

CTCB Certified Tennis Court Builder CTB Certified Track Builder Utah Jazz Community Court

We Build the Whole Court

Most contractors hand off pieces: one crew for concrete, another for surfacing, a third for fencing. We manage every phase from site prep and grading through final striping and net installation. One point of contact. One accountable team.

Backyard to
Country Club

Same materials. Same crew. Same attention to detail, whether the project is a residential backyard pickleball court or a 12-court tournament facility. Landscaping protected. Hardscapes covered. Site left clean every night.

Built to Last in Utah Weather

The highest-UV-stability systems on the market, with pre-pigmented coatings built to hold color through Utah’s brutal sun and freeze-thaw cycles. Proper drainage, proper expansion joints, proper cure time. No shortcuts.

What We Build

EVERY COURT TYPE.
EVERY PROJECT SIZE.

Whether you’re adding a single backyard pickleball court or building a multi-court complex for a school district, SafePlay Pro handles the full scope, not just the surface coat.

Backyard Pickleball Courts

The fastest-growing request we get. A regulation-size court fits most Utah backyards. We handle site prep, concrete, surfacing, striping, and net installation, and we protect your landscaping along the way.

Tennis Court Construction

Full builds and full renovations for residential, HOA, and institutional clients. Post-tension or standard concrete, premium surfacing systems, fencing, lighting, and accessories. Turnkey from permit to play.

Multi-Court Complexes

Tournament-grade pickleball and tennis facilities for cities, parks departments, universities, and country clubs. We design the layout, coordinate with your GC and architect, and deliver a facility players actually want to use.

Multi-court tennis and pickleball complex built by SafePlay Pro in a Utah mountain community
How We Build

A PROCESS
BUILT ON TRUST.

Building a new court can be frustrating without the right information. Owners frequently act as their own GC, get advice from someone who doesn’t know the full scope, and end up with serious problems to sort out. We simplify the entire process.

Site Evaluation & Design

We visit your site, assess drainage and grading, and design the layout. Court orientation, setbacks, net system type, fencing, and lighting are all planned before a shovel hits dirt. No surprises mid-build.

Concrete & Base Work

We coordinate directly with the concrete contractor to ensure proper thickness, slope, expansion joints, and cure time. This is where most court projects fail, and we don’t let it happen.

Surfacing & Striping

4–8 coats of premium pre-pigmented acrylic, each fully cured before the next. Proper texture for your desired ball bounce. Crisp lines. Custom colors if you want them. No watered-down franchise paint.

Nets, Fencing & Finish

Net system installed (permanent or portable. We’ll recommend the right one for your use case). Fencing, windscreens, lighting, and accessories. Final walkthrough with you before we leave.

Net Systems Explained

PORTABLE VS. PERMANENT
PICKLEBALL NETS.

This is one of the most common questions we get during , and the answer depends on how you’ll actually use the court. Here’s our honest take.

Best For Most Homes

Portable / Semi-Permanent

  • Switch from pickleball to basketball to scooters in under a minute
  • No sleeves poured into the concrete. One fewer place for cracks to start
  • Simplifies the build and saves money on installation
  • Durable semi-permanent systems play as well as permanent ones
  • Keeps your options open as your family’s needs change
  • Budget: ~$2,500 for a durable rolling system
Best For Dedicated Facilities

Permanent Posts

  • Immovable. Poured into concrete sleeves, won’t shift or blow in wind
  • Right choice when the court is purpose-built for pickleball only
  • Standard for country clubs, universities, and public parks
  • 10+ year lifespan with zero maintenance
  • Cleaner look on a single-sport facility
  • Budget: ~$2,000+ including labor and materials

We install both systems and we’ll tell you honestly which one fits your project. The best time to choose is during the design phase, not after the concrete is poured.

The Truth About Court Construction

THE LOWEST BID
IS NEVER THE BEST DEAL.

New court construction is one of the easiest places to hide corners that get cut. The court looks great on day one, then fails within two years because the foundation was wrong. Here’s what actually separates a good build from a bad one.

What You Get

The Low Bid

  • Concrete poured too thin or without proper expansion joints
  • Generic franchise paint that fades in 2–3 summers
  • Multiple subcontractors with no single point of accountability
  • No drainage plan. Water pools on the court after every storm
  • A crack-and-resurface cycle that starts within two years
  • The most expensive way to build a court. Eventually
What You Get

The SafePlay Pro Court

  • Proper grading, drainage, and concrete spec, all planned before day one
  • Premium pre-pigmented systems built for Utah weather
  • One contractor, one phone number, one accountable lead
  • Expansion joints, cure time, and slope done right the first time
  • A court that still looks and plays new in year five
  • Built once. Built right. The cheapest way long-term.
Frequently Asked

BUILDING A COURT?
START HERE.

The questions we hear most from homeowners and facility managers planning new pickleball or tennis court construction in Utah.

How much does it cost to build a backyard pickleball court in Utah?

A single residential pickleball court typically runs $25,000–$60,000+ depending on site conditions, concrete work, surfacing system, fencing, and accessories. The biggest variable is the concrete. Steep lots, poor soil, or difficult access can push the base cost up significantly.

We give honest, line-item estimates after a site visit. No mystery pricing. And we’ll tell you if a full build isn’t the right move. Sometimes a conversion or overlay makes more sense for your budget and timeline.

Can I convert my existing tennis court to pickleball?

Almost always yes, and it’s the fastest, most affordable way to get pickleball courts. A standard tennis court can accommodate up to four pickleball courts depending on size, fence layout, and whether the court is asphalt, concrete, or post-tension concrete.

But conversion isn’t as simple as painting new lines. Court dimensions, net post placement, player run-off zones, and concrete condition all need to be evaluated. We’ll map the optimal layout and tell you honestly what fits, and what doesn’t.

How long does new court construction take?

A typical residential court takes 4–8 weeks from concrete pour to final striping, depending on weather and curing time. Multi-court complexes take , usually 8–16 weeks. Utah’s freeze-thaw cycle limits outdoor surfacing to roughly April through October.

We give you a real start date and a real , and we hit them. If weather pushes the timeline, we tell you up front rather than disappearing for three weeks.

There are a lot of court contractors in Utah now. How do I choose one?

Five years ago there were four real court contractors in Utah. Today there are dozens of , and very little real experience behind most of them. Here are the questions that separate the pros from the pretenders:

  • How many years have you actually been building courts in Utah? Not how long the website , but how many seasons of crews on courts.
  • What materials do you use, and are they pre-pigmented or mixed on site? Pre-pigmented systems hold color far longer.
  • Will you manage the concrete coordination or just show up to paint? A court is only as good as the slab underneath it.
  • What’s your warranty, and will you still be in business to honor it?

One thing worth knowing: Utah has a local franchise that sells low-cost court paint to anyone who with no qualifications, no training. That’s the single biggest reason there are so many “court contractors” now, and it’s the single biggest reason we get called to tear out failed courts and start over. Ask what brand of materials your contractor uses, and ask why.

Get a Free Estimate

LET'S BUILD
YOUR COURT.

No hard sell. No mystery pricing. Brian will visit your site and give you an honest assessment of what it takes, what it costs, and whether a new build is the right move for your property.

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