Own the court.
Whether building a new court, or surfacing an existing one, we obsess over quality and your entire experience with us.
Own the Court.
We build the highest quality pickleball courts and obsess over every detail of your experience with us.
What sets us apart?
We answer or promptly return calls/texts/emails
We stick to the budget and schedule
We are process-oriented perfectionists
We are fanatical about a great customer experience
We treat our employees exceptionally well
Justin Bennett02/04/2024These guys take so much pride in what they do. Designed and installed with certified engineering expertise and highest quality standards. For my money, no question these guys are the best for the job!Troy Burnett05/03/2024This is the type of project where you need to do it right, and these guys do it right. Incredibly professional and process driven in an industry that largely lacks those things.Zak Mudrow28/02/2024Have worked with Josh in the past. Super reliable, friendly, and knowledgeable. If you are gonna get a high quality pickleball court, get it from this company. You will not be disappointed.Jacob Thompson21/02/2024I can't say enough about how good they are. Super friendly, very reliable, and pay attention to even the smallest details. They are always quick to respond to messages.Ted Ferrin17/02/2024Knowledgeable and professional team and experienceHaylee Goldhardt16/02/2024Honest, reliable, and really easy to work with. I highly recommend!Zach Bennett22/01/2024Really quick to respond and honest.Chris Harmon22/01/2024I couldn't be happier working with Christian and Tom. They really know their stuff and their attention to detail and customer service is as good as it gets. I'd highly recommend Backyard Pickleball Courts to anyone considering putting in a pickleball court.Jordan Smith22/01/2024I’ve played a lot of pickleball - recreationally and competitively. These courts are incredible. The playing surface was excellent. We couldn’t be happier.Eliza Thompson10/01/2024This company is so good at what they do. They care about their customer first and foremost making sure it's a quality experience and product. I would heartily recommend them to anyone because I know their skill, knowledge, integrity and customer service is top notch.
What sets us apart?
We answer or promptly return calls/texts/emails
We stick to the budget and schedule
We are process-oriented perfectionists
We are fanatical about a great customer experience
We treat our employees exceptionally well
What sets us apart?
We answer or promptly return calls/texts/emails
We stick to the budget and schedule
We are process-oriented perfectionists
We are fanatical about a great customer experience
We treat our employees exceptionally well
Our Process
Our love for the sport, and our passion for perfecting
the customer experience, shows in our work.
Our Process
Our love for the sport, and our passion for perfecting the customer experience, shows in our work.
Make Contact
Reach out! (If you only need an existing court surfaced, skip down to the “Surface” stage)
Meet Onsite
We evaluate your space, discuss your options, determine what you want, and give you a price
Make Contact
Reach out and let’s talk about your dream court!
Meet Onsite
We evaluate your space, discuss your options, determine what you want, and give you a price
Design & Schedule
We design your court and schedule the project. We take this schedule very seriously and move heaven and earth to adhere to it.
Site Prep
We excavate, grade, compact, and prepare the site for a highly specialized type of concrete slab; much stronger than the usual rebar-reinforced slab.
Design & Schedule
We design your court and schedule the project. We take this schedule very seriously and move heaven and earth to adhere to it.
Site Prep
We excavate, grade, compact, and prepare the site for a highly specialized type of concrete slab; much stronger than the usual rebar-reinforced slab.
PT Concrete Slab
We create a post-tension (PT) concrete slab. A PT slab is absolutely crucial for a high quality court, as it eliminates the need for control joints and reduces cracking.
Surface
After the slab cures for a month, we apply a multi-coat court surface made by SportMaster, the surfacing company endorsed by USA Pickleball.
PT Concrete Slab
We create a post-tension (PT) concrete slab. A PT slab is absolutely crucial for a high quality court, as it eliminates the need for control joints and reduces cracking.
Surface
After the slab cures for a month, we apply a multi-coat court surface made by SportMaster, the surfacing company endorsed by USA Pickleball.
Lines & Extras
We meticulously paint the lines, install the net, and add any basketball hoops, lighting, and fencing desired.
Done
You start enjoying your new court and are never, ever again forced to wait in a long line at a park!
Lines & Extras
We meticulously paint the lines, install the net, and add any basketball hoops, lighting, and fencing desired.
Done
You start enjoying your new court and are never, ever again forced to wait in a long line at a park!
Bonus
We donate 5% of our net profit to A Child’s Hope, which works to improve the lives of orphans in several developing countries.
Bonus
We donate 5% of our net profit to A Child’s Hope, which works to improve the lives of orphans in several developing countries.
Make Contact
Reach out and let’s talk about your
dream court!
Meet Onsite
We evaluate your space, discuss your options, determine what you want, and give you a price.
Design & Schedule
We design your court and schedule the project. We take this schedule very, very seriously and move heaven and earth to adhere to it.
Site Prep
We excavate, grade, compact, and prepare the site for a highly specialized type of concrete slab; much stronger than the usual rebar-reinforced slab.
PT Concrete Slab
We create a post-tension (PT) concrete slab. A PT slab truly is absolutely crucial for a high quality court, as it eliminates the need for control joints and reduces cracking.
Surface
After the slab cures for a month, we apply a multi-coat court surface made by SportMaster, the surfacing company endorsed by USA Pickleball.
Lines & Extras
We meticulously paint the lines, install the net, and add any basketball hoops, lighting, and fencing desired.
Done
You start enjoying your new court and are never, ever again forced to wait in a long line at a park!
Bonus
We donate 5% of our net profit to A Child’s Hope, which works to improve the lives of orphans in several developing countries.
Contact Us
We serve most parts of Washington, Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber, Toole, Summit, Wasatch, and Morgan counties, and would love to hear from you!
Contact Us
We serve most parts of Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber, Toole, Summit, Wasatch, and Morgan counties, and would love to hear from you!
Contact Us
We serve most parts of Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber, Toole, Summit, Wasatch, and Morgan counties, and would love to hear from you!
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Frequently Asked Questions
When we founded Backyard Pickle Courts we conducted interviews with homeowners who had courts built by other post-tension court companies, asking what they liked and disliked. We found two consistent themes. First, they felt the quality of their courts ranged from moderate to high. And second, they were unhappy with a disorganized process, hard-to-contact contractors, unclear and frequently changing timelines, and late-stage upcharges. We designed our entire operation around solving these frustrations, and are confident that you’ll be very pleased with your experience and the end product.
There are three levels of concrete slab tensile strength: plain concrete, reinforced concrete, and post-tension concrete. Post-tension concrete is used on bridges, multi-level buildings, and pickleball, tennis, and basketball courts. Plain and reinforced concrete require expansion and control joints (spaces) or saw-cut joints every few feet. Post-tension slabs, however, use special steel cables that are tightened after the concrete sets to provide extra tensile strength to the slab and protect against serious cracks, without requiring joints of any kind. A post-tension slab is more expensive, but it’s the only option that gives you one even playing surface, while also performing better against, and lasting longer in, Utah’s freeze-thaw cycles.
To have a high-quality, post-tension court built will likely cost you between 40-65k, depending on several factors including court size, site accessibility, posts/net, lighting, fencing, basketball standard, etc. There are cheaper ways to build a court, but if you love pickleball and want it done right, we think it’s worth the additional cost. We also build non post-tension courts for around 10k less.
USA Pickleball recommends a minimum court size of 30’ x 60’, and most customers choose dimensions between 30’ x 60’ and 34’ x 64’. The court lines are 20’ x 44’, and you’ll want a few feet beyond the lines on all four sides to have adequate room to return long and wide shots. A home lot that’s bigger than 0.3 acres can usually fit a court comfortably, depending on lot shape, home size, what else is in the yard, etc.
Because the concrete slab has to cure for a month before it can be surfaced, the fastest a court can be finished is around 7 weeks from the day we begin dirt work. This is the ideal scenario, but inclement weather can impact the timeline. But regardless of the circumstances, we give our customers frequent updates on the stages and timeline of their project. We also