Padel Court Costs and Considerations
Not surprisingly, this is one of the first questions everyone will ask when they are considering installing a Padel court.
We answer it dozens of times daily when sending out quotes and estimates to prospects and it inevitably comes up in every conversation we have with future clients, whether they are individuals, investors, or club operators.
We get it. Price is important. It’s not the only consideration, but it definitely influences the decision-making around quality, options, and time frames.
At Padel+, we believe in helping every potential buyer make the right decision, even if that conversation leads to a conclusion to wait or choose a different option. We do our best to present realistic prices not only for the initial costs but also for the long-term costs of each option.
We will follow the same principle here, and although it is tough to answer this question right off the bat because of the many variable components and options, we strive to give you a good estimate even before you get a professional estimate for a specific site.
The first step will be to make sure you have all of the permits you need for the entire project. Once you have a signed agreement with Padel+ and the site has been prepped, from the day the shipping container arrives, it takes 7-10 days for our team to excavate and pour the slab. Installation can start as soon as the slab is ready and it takes 3-4 days to build a court (that means about a week to build 2 courts - you get the idea). After that, clean-up, landscaping or hardscaping (sidewalks, patios, etc.) can be done in your own time.
Please keep in mind that the example below is an estimate based on our average Padel court installation project in 2023. Prices vary based on the type of court you want, where you live, where the court will be, and other factors, such as site preparation, drainage systems for outdoor courts, what sort of weather the court will be exposed to, etc.
How Much Will My Padel Court Actually Cost?
Okay, let’s put the base price range out there right off the bat, shall we? For the base court, glass (12mm), and turf, you are looking at between $20,000 and $27,000, depending on the model and options you select. In addition, there are associated costs for site preparation and labor, shipping, permitting, and zoning. We have the experience and expertise to guide you on most of these, or else you can research qualified local professionals to ensure your project meets all official criteria and regulations.
All of the options (court model, glass thickness, turf, etc.) are available on request.
Padel Court Basics
A JUBO Padel+ court, at its most essential level, has three components:
- Patented Court Structural System
- Glass
- Turf
Some of the most popular options available from Padel+ include:
- Extra zinc primer for outdoor courts
- Custom court color, custom logo
- Hinged or sliding doors
- Protective padding
- Benches and ball storage
- Lighting Posts
- Indoor and outdoor lighting solutions
- Ball stop netting
JUBO Padel+ offers four Padel court models. All materials and finishes are of the very best quality, and each has a number of customizable options that you can choose from to make your court unique or adapt to your specific site. Finishes and weather compatibility, but every court is built to our exacting specifications using top-of-the-line materials.
- Infinity Court
Our very best court, designed in partnership between Jubo, former Padel professionals and the Polytechnic University of Valencia. A world-class professional tour court design that’s unparalleled in the industry:
- ultimate playability with full-glass viewing
- premium aesthetics
- maximum robustness handling wind speeds > 115 mph
- Super Panoramic Court
Limited edition Panoramic with premium aesthetics, world-class design, and the same playability as Infinity. Elegant design and superior structural strength combine for an incredible playing experience. Priced the same as our original panoramic model!
- Panoramic Court
Jubo’s impressive high-quality aesthetics and playability with corner posts are included in the design. This court is built for professional players, with expanded viewer vision to provide a game without barriers.
- Vision Court
Offers high-quality aesthetics in a robust design with integrated support. This latest-generation court combines a unique system of pillars and frames and is JUBO Padel’s base model.
- Bonus option - Pop-up Portable Court Kit
We also offer a pop-up portable kit for all court models!
Why Choose Padel+?
The Padel+ Team, led by Lee Witham and Rob Krizek includes court and racquet industry professionals with over fifty years of experience building and operating successful facilities and programs here in the US.
We are the official US, Canadian, and Caribbean Partner of JUBO Padel, the leader in Padel court construction for over 25 years, and now the official court provider for the A1 Padel Tour, which is hosting its first event in Central Park, New York City October 9-15, 2023.
Based in Spain, JUBO Padel is a second-generation family business (that’s just one of the reasons we like working with them) that has supplied, delivered, and installed more than 5,000 courts around the world.
The way we see it, JUBO Padel’s commitment to quality and service is unmatched. There are other manufacturers out there, some of whom are based in the US, but JUBO Padel have the experience and knowledge that we are looking for. Their courts are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for 7 years (subject to proper maintenance), and their operation reduces customer costs for courts of similar quality and increases the courts’ lifetime value.
The Bottom Line
Here is a breakdown based on a typical single outdoor court project. It is representative, but every situation is unique, and everyone makes their own choices based on budgets, location, business plans, etc. Important: it does not include costs for design, permitting, or electrical work.
Other configurations, both indoor and outdoor can be built, of course. Here are examples of the costs for building on an existing outdoor tennis or basketball court and on vacant land or clay tennis courts.
Note: the courts will arrive in a 40’ shipping container, which must be on-site.
Site Preparation
Civil work-excavation and cement*
$25,000.00
Equipment Rental*
$1,500.00
Labor*
$6,000.00
*Estimated
Court Installation (2023 Prices)
Super Panoramic JUBO Padel+ Court (court, glass and turf)
$23,862.00
(4) Light Posts
$560.00
(4) PSL 200w Outdoor Lights
$1,781.00
Hinged Doors (two sides)
$1,728.00
Protective padding, doors and net posts
$675.00
Zinc Primer
$1,836.00
Shipping international and local
$8,000.00
Ball Stop Netting
$2,240.00
Total
$73,182.00
As with any major construction project, you will need to be sure to have a geotechnical study completed, they range from $1,000-$3,000.
Plan to hire a consultant or personally work with local authorities to deal with zoning regulations and apply for all permitting. We can then work with you to determine the scope of our work, contact hotels, machine rental companies, shipping companies, etc to get accurate pricing and send you a bid for the project. You might also talk to qualified professionals in your area about doing some of the site preparation work and save on our travel and lodging.
Our team can take you all the way from breaking ground to your grand opening
Conclusion
One of the biggest problems we see people run into is hidden costs that they don’t expect when creating their budget. In this article, we’ve done our best to provide you a clear breakdown so that you know what to account for and what’s not included. Permits and other steps vary from site to site and can add not only extra expenses to your project but also change the time frames. Contact us so we can walk you through the whole process create a custom plan for your specific project and ensure a successful end result.
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Are you one of the many tennis court operators in the country who are looking to convert some (or all) of your courts to Padel?
You’re in the right place! Typical hard tennis court conversions are straightforward and require minimal site preparation. You can have two courts up and running on a very short timeline and the economic benefits of adding Padel to your facility are hard to overstate.
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