How Long Does a Court Take to Build?
A new acrylic court on concrete takes about 6–8 weeks. Synthetic grass on concrete takes about 4–6 weeks. Here's how the time is spent.
A typical acrylic court build
This is the usual order for a new acrylic court on a concrete slab, with fencing and lights.
| Week | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1 | Site preparation and electrical |
| 2 | Concrete pour |
| 3 | Concrete curing |
| 4 | Lights |
| 5 | Fencing |
| 6–7 | Acrylic coating |
| 8 | Line marking and handover |
Why acrylic takes longer
New concrete needs 28 days to cure before the acrylic goes on. The lights and fencing go in during that time.
Synthetic grass
Synthetic grass on concrete takes about 4–6 weeks from start to handover.
What can change the timeline
- Weather. Coatings need the right conditions. We wait out poor weather rather than rush the job.
- Approvals. Some sites need a DA or engineering before work can start.
- Site work. Sites that need cut and fill or extra drainage take longer.
Resurfacing
A resurface takes much less time than a new build. How long depends on the court's size and condition, and on the weather.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a tennis court take to build?
A new acrylic court on concrete takes about 6–8 weeks, including the 28-day concrete cure. Synthetic grass on concrete takes about 4–6 weeks.
Why does concrete need to cure?
New concrete needs 28 days to cure before an acrylic surface goes on.
Does weather hold things up?
It can. Coatings need the right conditions, and we wait out poor weather rather than rush the job.
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