Tennis · Pickleball · Basketball
Tennis, pickleball & basketball court resurfacing
Faded color, cracks, puddles, and a surface that plays slick. Resurfacing brings a tired court back, and it's the right time to add pickleball lines.
Warning signs
Does your court need work?
Cracks
Hairline cracks let water under the surface. Left alone, they widen and lift the edges around them.Faded or chalky color
Sun breaks down the top coat. When color rubs off on your hand or shoes, the surface is wearing thin.Puddles after rain
Low spots, called birdbaths, hold water, grow mildew, and keep the court closed long after the rain stops.Slick or worn texture
The grit in the coating wears down, and the court gets slippery, especially when it's damp.Peeling or bubbling
Coating that lifts or blisters usually means moisture underneath or old layers failing.Lines you can barely see
Faded lines cause arguments. Fresh lines are part of every resurfacing job.
The work
What resurfacing includes
- Clean the court: pressure wash, and treat mildew and algae.
- Repair cracks and fill low spots so water drains again.
- Resurface with acrylic resurfacer coats to smooth and seal.
- Color with fresh acrylic color coats, textured for grip.
- Line the court for tennis, pickleball, basketball, or all three.
A straight answer on cracks: patched cracks can come back, because the slab under them still moves. Crack repair systems that bridge the gap can slow that down. A good quote will be honest about what to expect.
Courts with deep structural problems may need more than a resurface. Photos of the damage help sort that out quickly.
Tennis to pickleball
Adding pickleball lines
A tennis court is 78×36 feet, with extra room around it. That space can hold pickleball in two main ways:
- Blended lines: pickleball lines in a second color on top of the tennis lines. Both games stay playable.
- Dedicated courts: the tennis court becomes several pickleball courts with their own nets and dividers.
HOAs and clubs with a lightly used tennis court often get the most out of this change. See new pickleball courts.
Pickleball
Pickleball court resurfacing
Pickleball courts get the same clean, repair, coat, and line process as tennis courts. Heavy daily play wears the texture down fastest in the spots players use most, and a worn surface gets slick.
Cushioned courts can usually get new color coats without replacing the cushion layers, as long as those layers are still in good shape.
Resurfacing is also the right time to fix line layouts, add a second court, or switch from blended lines to dedicated pickleball courts.
See the pickleball court maintenance guide and the resurfacing cost guide.
Basketball
Basketball court resurfacing
Outdoor basketball courts crack, fade, and lose their lines just like tennis courts. Resurfacing patches the cracks, levels low spots, adds fresh acrylic color, and repaints the lane, free-throw line, and arc.
While the court is being redone, check the hoop too. Look for rust at the base of the pole and a loose or cracked footing. It's also a good time to add pickleball lines.
Building a new court instead? See backyard basketball court installation.
Who it's for
Homes, HOAs, clubs, and schools
Backyard courts, neighborhood amenity courts, church and school courts, and club courts all wear the same way. For community courts, we can help with a budget estimate for the board. See HOA and commercial courts.
How it works
Three steps to your free quote
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Tell us about your court
Your ZIP, the games you want, and a few details about the space. It takes about two minutes.
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Get matched with a vetted contractor
We match you with one premium court contractor who fits your project and area: licensed, insured, and proven on courts.
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Get your free quote
The contractor reviews your site and gives you a written quote. You decide, with no obligation.
FAQ
Resurfacing questions
How often does a court need resurfacing?
Every several years for most acrylic courts. Heavy play, full sun, and trees overhead all shorten the cycle. Regular cleaning stretches it.
Can you fix cracks for good?
Not always. Cracks come from the slab moving. Repairs and crack-bridging systems can slow them down, but no one should promise a crack will never return.
Will pickleball lines ruin my tennis court?
No. Blended lines use a different color, so tennis players learn to ignore them quickly. Many clubs run both games on one court.
Do you resurface basketball courts too?
Yes. Outdoor basketball courts get the same clean, repair, coat, and line process. Building a new one instead? See backyard basketball court installation.
Court guides
Read before you decide
Tennis & Pickleball Court Resurfacing Cost: What to Expect
Tennis court resurfacing runs about $4,000 to $10,800 nationally, per HomeGuide. See what the work includes, what moves the price, and how often to do it.
Read the guidePickleball Court Maintenance: A Simple Schedule for Gulf Coast Courts
Pickleball court maintenance made simple: weekly sweeping, monthly rinsing, mildew and crack checks, storm prep for windscreens, and when to resurface.
Read the guidePickleball Lines on a Tennis Court: How to Convert Your Court
Adding pickleball lines to tennis courts: blended vs dedicated courts, how many fit, which line colors to use, what net you need, and when to resurface.
Read the guideTennis Court Dimensions & How Much Space a Home Court Needs
Tennis court dimensions are 78 × 36 ft for doubles and 27 ft wide for singles. See the 60 × 120 ft total area, fence heights, and common home court sizes.
Read the guide
Free quote
Get a resurfacing quote
Tell us about the court and what's wrong with it. Photos of cracks and puddles help; you can send them after.
You'll hear back within one business day.