How to Convert Your Tennis Court to Pickleball?
If you have an existing tennis court, converting part or all of it into pickleball courts can be a fantastic way to bring the fast-growing sport right to your backyard — without starting from scratch.
Here’s what you need to know to make the conversion smooth and successful.
📐 Size and Layout: Making Space for Pickleball
A standard tennis court is 36 feet wide by 78 feet long — plenty of room to fit up to four pickleball courts side-by-side.
Options include:
Full conversion: Convert the entire tennis court into four pickleball courts. Great for group play and tournaments.
Partial conversion: Keep one tennis court and add one or two pickleball courts alongside it.
You’ll need to add lines and paint for the pickleball courts. These lines are typically narrower and have different measurements than tennis.
🧱 Surface Considerations
Most tennis courts are either asphalt or concrete. This is generally suitable for pickleball too — but:
If the surface is asphalt, expect more maintenance due to cracking over time.
If concrete, check the condition and whether resurfacing is needed to ensure smooth ball bounce.
In either case, adding an acrylic surfacing layer designed for pickleball is highly recommended to improve traction and protect the court.
🚧 Fencing and Nets
You may want to add or adjust fencing to accommodate the smaller pickleball court layout. Check out our blog post on pickleball fencing to see what option is best for your court. For nets, you’ll want to go with something decently nice (cheap nets will break quicker) but also rollable (drilling holes into the ground for permanent nets is extra money and less flexibility).
💵 Cost Considerations
Converting a tennis court is often more affordable than building a brand new pickleball court from scratch because the base and fencing already exist.
Typical costs include:
Line painting and resurfacing: $2,000–$5,000
Net system installation: $200–$600 per court
Additional fencing or gate modifications: Varies by project
🧑🔧 Why Hire a Contractor?
Proper court conversion requires precision — improper measurements or surface prep can lead to poor playability and costly repairs down the road.
At Backyard Pickleball Builders, we specialize in finding experienced contractors who know how to convert tennis courts for pickleball — saving you time, money, and headaches.
📞 Ready to Convert Your Tennis Court?
If you want expert advice tailored to your property and goals, book a free consultation with us today. We’ll help you understand the process and connect you with vetted contractors near you.
