Pickleball courts for estates
Pickleball is played with a paddle and a light plastic ball on a court about a third the size of a tennis court. That makes it easy to fit into an estate, often on a tennis court that's already there. We build pickleball courts on their own or beside a padel court, and they share the facilities around it.
The court
A pickleball court measures 6.10 m by 13.41 m (20 by 44 feet). Players need room to run around it, so USA Pickleball's rulebook sets a minimum playing surface of 9.14 m by 18.29 m, and its construction guidance prefers 10.36 m by 19.5 m for new courts. The net is 91 cm high at the sidelines and 86 cm in the middle.
Pickleball on a tennis court
Up to four pickleball courts can fit on one tennis court. How many fit on yours depends on its size and the run-off around it, which we measure at the site assessment. Building on an existing tennis court can save most of the groundwork, if the base is sound.
The surface
Pickleball is played on a hard court, and we'll recommend the surface that suits your site. Lines, nets and posts are part of the package.
Siting with the neighbours in mind
The paddle hitting the ball makes a sharp sound, so pickleball is sited with the same care as padel. We look at the nearest homes, the direction of play and the lighting hours at the site assessment.
Pricing
We price pickleball courts after the site assessment, because the base, the surface and the lights change the cost.
Around the court
Pickleball courts sit well beside padel, and they can share the shade, toilets and kit store around it.
Looking after it
Pickleball courts get their own visit checklist on our maintenance plans.
Questions about pickleball courts
How big is a pickleball court?
The court itself is 6.10 m by 13.41 m. With the space around it, a new court needs about 10.36 m by 19.5 m, which is what USA Pickleball prefers for new construction.
Can we put pickleball on our tennis court?
Often, yes. Up to four courts can fit on one tennis court, and we'll measure yours to see how many work with proper run-off.
Is there a governing body in South Africa?
Pickleball South Africa, which describes itself as the Pickleball Federation of South Africa, is working to develop and govern the sport here.
Do we need approval?
A court on an existing tennis court usually needs your estate's approval for the new lines, nets and any lights. Adding a new slab or floodlights means council building plans and an electrical certificate of compliance as well.
See how many courts your space can take
Book a free site assessment and we'll measure up with you.
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