Budgeting ongoing
costs & other FAQs

Budgeting after installation of your new tennis court or sports surface should account for resurfacing or recoating costs, which are recommended every 4 to 10 years, dependent on the type of surface. General wear and tear costs will affect fencing, nets, goals, rebounds, markings and so on.

If you are planning on having a number of courts constructed, the recommended side-run for minimum size courts is 3.05m (10’), with 3.6m (12’) between courts. On full size courts, it is 3.6m (12’) with 4.2m (14’) between.

For recreational tennis, 33.53m x 16.46m (110’ x 54’) is the size that has been adopted for many years and will provide a small cost saving.

The Lawn Tennis Association recommends the following sizes:

Minimum size – 34.75m x 17.07m (114’ x 56’) Full size – 36.6m x 18.3m (120’ x 60’)

Gaining planning permission:

Planning permission is required if, by constructing the facility, you change the use of the land, for example, from agricultural to recreational use.

Most Local Authorities require planning permission for permanent fencing over 2m high and some even require it for a change of surface, for instance, from grass to acrylic.

During your consultation with us, we can clarify these type of planning matters
with you.