TENNIS

HOW MUCH GROUND DO YOU NEED - THE SIZE OF A TENNIS COURT

One of the first questions about tennis court construction, is how much space do you need? Just how big is a tennis court?

The dimensions of a tennis court have not changed since the game was regulated in 1875, even though almost every other aspect of the sport and its players has evolved.

The original dimensions were laid down in feet, but our plans show imperial and metric dimensions. It's not just the size of the actual playing area that is important. A tennis court needs plenty of space around the court too. In fret and inches, to the court size of 78 feet, you need to add another 18 feet (six yards) behind each baseline. This means that the combined space behind the baselines almost doubles the length of the space required.

In broad terms, the tennis court enclosed by a fence will occupy a space somewhere between 120 feet by 60 feet and 108 feet by 54 feet. A singles-only court can be accommodated in a space 45 feet wide.

Remember too that the orientation of the court is very important - no one wants to be receiving serve facing into a bright sun. Accordingly, your court should be laid facing north to south, rather than east to west.

Below are the sizes needed to build a tennis court in feet and metres.

PLANNING

Planning Portal

Under normal circumstances, the construction of a tennis court does not require in the garden behind a house.

 The planning rules for tennis courts come under and are specifically mentioned in the general rules for outbuildings which state that an enclosure below a height of three metres does not require planning consent. 

There are just eight reasons why you would need planning permission for a tennis court.

  º  The house is listed
  º  Permitted development rights have been removed
  º  The house is in anarea of outstanding natural beauty or national park
  º  Significant civil engineering works are required
  º  It would be more than 50% of the garden
  º  It is not in the garden
  º  It is in front of the main elevation of the house
  º  Your development includes a two-metre court fence that is within two metres of the property's boundary

To find out more about planning issues, visit the planning portal, a government planning advice website.

Tennis court construction - planning your court

From foundations through to fence post finials, our approach is to build a tennis court that will give years of enjoyment, with the proper care.


You’ll be aware of our commitment to quality; from the moment we visit to discuss your needs and to survey your proposed site. We’ll take care of details, such as making sure that the court will fit the area you have in mind, that it is correctly orientated relative to the sun and that it is located on stable ground. We’ll ensure that tree roots won’t be a problem, and that surface chosen will perform well in the location.

Following these initial decisions, we will recommend the most appropriate surface and submit a specification and estimate for a total design and build contract. There will be no short cuts in material specification, no casual labour and nothing but the very highest standards.


What you will get are UK-sourced materials that are checked and approved by us before they are used. We deploy our own construction teams, each of which is led by a foreman who is a highly experienced specialist in tennis court construction. To reinforce this dedication to quality assurance, our construction manager will make site visits to carry out detailed quality inspection.


As well as tennis court construction we also offer a full resurfacing, cleaning and refurbishment service for tennis courts. We build tennis courts, including synthetic grass surfaces, synthetic clay and hard courts throughout the UK.

PRICING

The prices of a new tennis court from En-Tout-Cas

We provide a range of tennis court surfaces that will meet your requirements and budget. Choosing the right surface for you is very important. When advising buyers we take into account their playing standard, age, likely amount of use of the court, and whether the court is to be used solely for tennis or other sports as well.

The prices below are a guide for a complete tennis court with a fence, an average amount of excavation and reasonable access.

SURFACE
PRICE
SAVANNA
£64,000 - £74,000 + VAT
PLADEK
£55,000 - £65,000 + VAT
TENNITURF
£63,000 - £73,000 + VAT
SPORTURF
£63,000 - £73,000 + VAT
OMNICLAY
£70,000 - £80,000 + VAT

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