Why Pro-Level Pickleball Experience Matters When Building a Court
Building a pickleball court can look deceptively simple. Pour a concrete slab, add a playing surface and lines, install a net, and you're ready to play.
In reality, the difference between a court that simply looks good and one that plays well and performs for years often comes down to decisions made long before the first game is played.
At Peachtree Pickleball Courts, we specialize in turnkey pickleball court construction, which means we look at the entire project, from site preparation and drainage to the playing surface, fencing, lighting, net systems and finishing details.
But there's another important part of building a great court: understanding how the court will actually play. That's where our partnership with former professional pickleball player Alex Neumann brings another level of experience to the courts we build.
A Pickleball Court Is More Than a Concrete Slab
A properly built pickleball court starts from the ground up.
Site conditions, grading, drainage and foundation preparation can all affect the long-term performance of a court. Poor drainage can leave water collecting on the playing surface, while an improperly prepared base can contribute to cracking and other problems over time.
Then there are the decisions that directly affect play.
How much room should players have beyond the baselines and sidelines? Where should fencing be positioned? How should lighting be laid out? What net system makes the most sense for the space?
Even relatively small decisions can have a significant impact on how comfortable and enjoyable a court is to play on.
That's one of the reasons we believe pickleball courts should be built by people who understand both construction and the game itself.
Bringing a Pro Player's Perspective to Court Design
Peachtree Pickleball Courts partners with Alex Neumann, founder of Backyard Pickleball Builders and former professional pickleball player.
Alex competed on the PPA Tour and reached a career-high ranking of #14 in singles. He's played on courts throughout the country, including numerous tournaments here in Georgia.
That experience provides a perspective that's difficult to get from construction knowledge alone.
Alex understands how court dimensions, fencing placement, lighting, net systems and surrounding space can affect players at different skill levels. His experience helps inform the types of design details that can turn a good-looking court into a court people genuinely enjoy playing on.
For example, recreational players building a backyard court may have very different needs from a commercial facility, HOA or competitive training environment. There isn't necessarily one solution that's right for every property or every player.
Alex Neumann competing on the PPA Tour
Turnkey Means Looking at the Entire Court
Our approach doesn't stop at the playing surface.
Peachtree provides fully turnkey pickleball court construction and renovation, allowing our team to address the entire facility rather than requiring a property owner to coordinate several different contractors.
Depending on the project, that can include:
• Site preparation, grading and drainage
• Concrete or asphalt court construction
• Court resurfacing, coatings and striping
• Fencing installation and repair
• Court lighting and light fixture replacement
• Pickleball net systems and court equipment
• Tennis court conversions
• Repairs and upgrades to existing courts
Whether we're constructing a new backyard pickleball court, converting an existing tennis court, resurfacing an aging facility or developing courts for an HOA or commercial property, our goal is the same: build the entire court correctly and make sure it plays as well as it looks.
Designed for the Property. Built for the Player.
Every project is different.
Available space, drainage, surrounding structures, intended use, budget and player preferences all factor into the final design.
Our partnership with Alex gives Peachtree another valuable resource when evaluating those decisions. His professional playing experience complements our construction expertise and helps us think about the court not just as something we're building, but as something people will actually use and enjoy for years.
That's especially valuable when making decisions that can be difficult or expensive to change after construction is complete.
Planning a Pickleball Court in Georgia?
If you're considering a new pickleball court, tennis court conversion, court resurfacing or complete court renovation, we'd love the opportunity to learn more about your project.
Peachtree Pickleball Courts provides turnkey pickleball court construction and renovation throughout Metro Atlanta, North Georgia and beyond.
From the ground beneath the court to the lights above it, we can handle the entire project.
Built for the game. Built to last.
