What will it cost?
So you are considering building a basketball court in your backyard? A backyard basketball court (key court / half court) is a great way to use up dead space, bond with your kids, get some exercise and have fun at the same time.
Approximate Cost
An approximate budget of $25k (excluding GST) should be a reasonable budget to build your backyard half court. This is of course dependent on your site, your choice of materials/construction and a number of other factors which are explained in greater detail below:
Factor affecting pricing
There is a number of factors which effect the pricing including:
- Site Access – difficult access conditions will increase labour and also may require specialised equipment
- Size – the overall size of your basketball court will affect the pricing
- Base construction – this can vary between road-base (more cost effective but less durable) to concrete (less cost effective but more durable)
- Basketball court material – Prices for Acrylic are generally higher for small areas due to the labour content and would take around 4 days. Synthetic grass should only take one day. In general budget approximately $8,000 for an Acrylic surface and $6,000 for Synthetic Grass. Bear in mind that synthetic surfaces will have a much softer fall than a plain concrete or asphalt surface.
Optional Costs
Court lighting is a fantastic way to allow your basketball sessions to run through the night (quite often the cooler weather period in Australia). We would suggest allowing up to $15,000 for professional court lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions about Backyard Basketball Courts
Does a Basketball Court add value to my property?
Like a swimming pool, a basketball key are adds value to your property – in fact one study from the University of Michigan found that homes with well-landscaped yard – which can include a home basketball court – had an 11.3% higher value than homes without these improvements.
What is a good size for a backyard basketball court?
Based on feedback from our clients, we find that a 10x10m court size is perfect, however we can always tailor your court to suit any size area and budget.
Is Synthetic Grass suitable for Basketball?
Yes synthetic grass is suitable for basketball! In fact synthetic/artificial grass acts as an acoustic layer to lessen the noise of a bouncing ball. Furthermore artificial grass can provide whats known as an ‘even bounce’ which is less degrading on your basketballs when compared with concrete/asphalt.
What permissions do I need?
Similar to Tennis Courts, you may need to submit DA approval from your local council or you could fall into a complying, or exempt, development application.
The construction of your basketball court subbase is a civil engineering project, so we encourage obtaining a geotechnical investigation to advise on things like site classification, soil compaction, drainage and stability. This investigation can then be sent to a structural engineer for the design of the concrete slab, footings for lights and any retaining walls if required.
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