The steps
Short answer: building a padel court follows six steps: check the site, choose the court system and design, order it, prepare the slab or floor, install the frame, glass, mesh, turf and lights, then finish and hand over. Installation on site is fast; ordering, freight, slab curing and approvals take most of the time.
- Site check. Space, slope, soil, access, drainage, power, neighbors.
- Design and choices. Standard or panoramic, colors, lighting, extras. Builders produce a layout.
- Approvals. Check with your city, county and HOA about what's required for your project.
- Order. Court systems are made to order or shipped from stock; lead times vary.
- Slab or floor. Excavation, base, reinforcement and pour outdoors; leveling or pads indoors. Concrete needs curing time before installation.
- Installation. Frame and posts, glass, mesh, gates, turf and sand infill, lines, net, lights.
- Handover. Inspection, maintenance training and warranty documents.
Who does what
| Task | Usually done by |
|---|---|
| Court system | Manufacturer (supplied through the builder) |
| Slab and site work | Builder or a concrete contractor they coordinate |
| Installation | Builder's crew or the maker's installers |
| Lighting and electrical | Builder plus a licensed electrician |
| Buildings and fit-out | Architect and general contractor |
The cleanest projects have one company responsible for the whole court, from slab to lights. If yours is split, make sure every line has an owner.
Can I build a padel court myself?
Some court kits are sold for self-installation, but setting heavy tempered glass and anchoring the frame correctly takes experience and equipment, and warranties often depend on approved installers. Most owners hire a builder, at least for the frame and glass.
Questions
How long does it take to build a padel court?
On-site installation often takes days to a few weeks per court once the slab is ready. Including design, ordering, freight, slab curing and approvals, several months is common.
What's under a padel court?
Usually a reinforced concrete slab, sized at least about 10.5 × 20.5 m, with a slight fall for drainage outdoors. Turf with sand infill sits on top.
Can I install a padel court kit myself?
It's possible with some kits, but glass handling and anchoring are specialist work and warranties may require approved installers.