Every Question We Get, Answered Straight

Most residential courts run $30,000–$80,000 depending on size, site conditions, and features like lighting and fencing. A backyard pickleball court typically starts lower; a full-size basketball court with lighting sits at the top of that range. Every quote starts with a free site visit and an honest number — no games.

Most residential builds take 2–4 weeks on site once concrete is scheduled, plus cure time before coating. The Montana build season runs roughly April through October, and our calendar fills early — spring consultations get first pick of summer build slots.

Yes — that's the whole point of how we build. We engineer for freeze-thaw: proper excavation and base compaction, drainage, and post-tension or fiber-reinforced concrete at 4–5 inches. Then we back it with our craftsmanship warranty.

We handle the permit process and provide the drawings, spec sheets, and site plans your HOA or county requires. Most residential courts in Montana are straightforward — we'll flag anything unusual at the free site visit.

4 to 5 inches depending on the design load, always over an engineered, compacted base. We use post-tension cables or fiber reinforcement — in Montana's freeze-thaw climate, unreinforced slabs are how you end up resurfacing someone else's mistake.

Every court is designed with a slight slope (typically 1%) and site drainage planned during excavation — swales, drains, or grading as the site requires. Standing water is the #1 enemy of court surfaces, so we solve it in the dirt, not after.

Often, yes — requirements vary by county and city, and some HOAs have their own review. We handle permitting as part of every project and supply the drawings and specs approvals require.

Every build carries our 5-year craftsmanship warranty, covering workmanship on the slab and surfacing system. Manufacturer warranties on coatings, hoops and lighting pass through to you on top of that.

Very little: keep it clear of debris, rinse it a few times a season, avoid metal-edged snow removal, and plan on recoating every 4–8 years depending on use and exposure. We give every client a one-page care guide at walkthrough.

Adjustable in-ground systems from premium manufacturers — the kind with tempered glass backboards and real warranties. We set anchors during the pour, so the hoop is plumb, solid, and positioned correctly for your court layout.

Yes. We install LED court lighting engineered for even coverage and minimal spill into neighboring properties — a common HOA concern we design around. Lighting is easiest to add during construction, but we retrofit existing courts too.

Usually. We assess the slab first — minor cracking can be repaired and resurfaced with a new acrylic system; structural failures sometimes justify replacement. We'll tell you honestly which one you're looking at, with numbers for both.

The playing lines are 20'×44'. We recommend a 30'×60' pad so you have real run-out room — it's the difference between a court you tolerate and one you love. Smaller pads are possible for tight sites.

A common half-court is 30'×50'; a high-school full court is 50'×84'. Many families land between — we design around your space, your kids' ages, and whether you want other sports striped in.

Most do, with conditions on setbacks, lighting, and fencing. We've been through plenty of HOA reviews and provide the site plan, materials list, and lighting spec that gets projects approved the first time.

The build season runs roughly April–October, and concrete slots fill by late spring. Book your free consultation in winter or early spring to guarantee a summer build; late-season inquiries often land early the following season.