Alright, folks, gather ’round, let me tell you about this little project I tackled recently – resurfacing my old tennis court. It was a bit of a doozy, I won’t lie, but we got there in the end. And yeah, it involved some cash, so I figured I’d share the damage, so to speak.
First off, I had to decide what I wanted. You’ve got your basic hard courts, which are pretty standard, and then there are grass courts, which are a whole other ball game – no pun intended. I did some digging, asked around, and realized that those fancy grass courts are a real pain to keep up. Mowing, watering, rolling – it’s like having another full-time job!
So, I opted for a hard court. Seemed like the smart choice, you know? Less hassle, less money going down the drain on maintenance. I started calling up some local contractors, getting quotes, trying to get a feel for the prices. It was a bit all over the place, to be honest. Some were quoting me crazy high numbers, others seemed more reasonable. I had to do a fair bit of haggling, let me tell you.
Here’s the breakdown:
- Basic resurfacing: This is your run-of-the-mill job, fixing up cracks, giving it a fresh coat of paint. I got quotes ranging from $4,000 to around $10,000. It’s a big range, I know, but it really depends on who you talk to and what kind of shape your court is in.
- Major Resurfacing: If your court is in rough shape, you might be looking at this. We’re talking more serious repairs, maybe even redoing the whole surface. This can set you back anywhere from $15,000 to a whopping $80,000, especially if you’re dealing with those synthetic grass courts. I heard some real horror stories, let me tell you!
And then there’s the whole installation thing. If you’re starting from scratch, building a whole new court, that’s another story. I heard some numbers getting thrown around, like €30,000 to €45,000 for a new court in Ireland. Concrete is the cheapest and easiest way to maintain, others are not.
So, what did I end up paying? Well, after a lot of back and forth, a few headaches, and some good old-fashioned negotiating, I managed to get my hard court resurfaced for around $6,500. It wasn’t the cheapest quote I got, but I felt good about the contractor, and they did a solid job.
It’s not a small chunk of change, that’s for sure. But, you know, a good tennis court is an investment, right? It’s a place to have fun, get some exercise, and make some memories. And hey, at least I didn’t go for the grass court – I’d probably still be out there mowing it right now!
So, there you have it. That’s my story of resurfacing a tennis court. It wasn’t always easy, but we got it done. And if you’re thinking about doing something similar, hopefully, this gives you a bit of an idea of what you’re in for, both in terms of work and, of course, the cost. Keep swinging!
