3 Considerations Before Deciding to Build a Backyard Court
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Do you want to add value to your backyard? Are you looking for ways to motivate your family and friends to spend time together? Consider enhancing your backyard space with a sports court! This is a brilliant way to help you stay active all year round, practice anytime you need, and create lasting memories with your family—all from the comfort of your own home.
Investing in a backyard sports court can be one of the best decisions you make for yourself and your family. One general rule when making smart financial decisions is to thoroughly prepare and research your options. Take time to ensure this investment is the right fit for you. Here are three critical considerations to think about before deciding to build your backyard court.
What Types of Sports Do You Play?
It’s safe to assume that if you’re considering building a backyard sports court that you’re active. It may be the case that you play a sport or played one in the past, or have children or others living in your home who play sports. Whichever the case, you’ll need a court that meets the demands of the particular sport or sports you or your family plays. Think about the future as well: Do you see your children or yourself playing different sports eventually? How old are your children now? These are essential questions to ask yourself because as your children grow, they may develop other interests and hobbies. Being proactive may help save you a lot of money in the long run.
The two most common courts people choose to build in their backyards are basketball and tennis courts. These are fairly smaller in footprint and can be used interchangeably. Plus, it’s easy to make some adjustments like adding lines or installing a net to utilize the court for other sports like volleyball, pickleball, and shuffleboard.
Do You Have Enough Space to Build a Backyard Court?
Installing a sports court in your backyard will inevitably change the structure of your backyard. Not only do you need space to fit your court, but you’ll also want to make sure you leave yourself a good amount of space between your property and the court. This way, the court isn’t crammed too close to your home.
No matter the type of court, you’ll need a relatively flat surface to build on, preferably away from large tree roots to prevent cracking. But don’t stress over thinking you can’t fit a backyard court on your land! You don’t necessarily need to build a full court; you can install a half court and get just as much out of it.
Do You Need a Permit to Build a Backyard Court?
Prior to commencing construction on your backyard court, be sure to check if a permit is required. Not all towns and municipalities are the same, and specific regulations and requirements depend on the size and type of construction that will occur. You may need to get approval for larger construction projects and fill out an application from the county you reside in. The county may request a description of the project and its dimensions, a price estimation, contractor company information, and other personal information.
It’s vital to start early when requesting a permit, as it can take anywhere from a couple of days to a few weeks. An experienced court construction contractor will know how to best navigate the process and help get your court installation project started as soon as possible.
Build a Backyard Court from the Ground up with Varsity Courts
What better way to bring fun to your backyard than with your very own private court? Whether you want a basketball, tennis, or pickleball court, Varsity Courts, Inc. has got you covered. Perhaps you’re looking to transform an existing court or want to build a multi-functional court on your property. With our versatile designs, you can create just about anything you want!
Varsity Courts is proud to be a member of the American Sports Builders Association for the last 30 years. We have successfully serviced the Orlando community since 1977, and we look forward to providing you with our best services. Entrust our locally owned and operated court construction company with building your dream court. Contact our team to learn more about our services by calling 407-830-8906 or completing our contact form!
