Basketball Court Construction in Alexandria, VA
Maximize your space and bring home the fast-paced, team-building game of basketball by building your own custom basketball court in Alexandria with LANDED.
Whether you're dreaming of a half-court for the kids or a full-sized backyard court, our experienced team specializes in building high-quality indoor and outdoor courts tailored to residential properties in Northern Virginia. From design to final installation, we handle every step of the process with precision, creativity, and care.
Why Build a Home Basketball Court in Alexandria?
Installing a basketball court at home offers benefits that go beyond recreation. It supports a healthy lifestyle, creates a social hub, and enhances property value.
These athletic courts provide a safe and accessible space for exercise, right in your backyard. With design considerations that reflect the local climate and terrain, your court will be built to last through Virginia's humid summers and frosty winters.
Custom Design & Build Services
LANDED’s team specializes in residential basketball court construction, but we also build sports courts that accommodate a range of activities, including tennis courts, racquetball courts, and volleyball courts. If you're looking for alternative courts or multi-sport courts, our design process ensures that every detail is tailored to your preferences. Whether you want to add a post-tensioned concrete slab or explore gel cushioned acrylic surfaces, we have the expertise to help.
Our Construction Process
Constructing a basketball court is a multi-step process that we manage from beginning to end. Here’s an overview of how we take your project from an idea to a finished court:
We meet at your property to discuss your vision and assess the space. We evaluate slope, access, and challenges like tree removal or grading, and talk preferences for court size, surface type, and budget. Afterward, we provide a detailed proposal and quote.
Once approved, we create a site plan and mark the court layout. If necessary, we handle permit applications with the City of Alexandria or Fairfax County.
We clear the area, remove grass and soil, and level the ground. For sloped sites, we may cut/fill or build a small retaining wall. Drainage is also installed at this stage to ensure proper water flow.
A 4–6 inch layer of crushed stone (gravel) is laid across the site, spread evenly, and compacted thoroughly. This base allows for stability and drainage beneath the court surface.
We install your chosen court surface—concrete, asphalt, or modular tiles—based on your goals and preferences.
We paint game lines using durable outdoor court paint, install basketball hoops at regulation or custom height, and add lighting or fencing as specified in your design.
We do a full walkthrough with you, verify quality, and explain maintenance tips like cleaning, resurfacing, and adjusting hoop height or lighting.
Love your new court and the space around it. Explore our all-inclusive lawn maintenance plans keep your surrounding landscape looking pristine year-round, so your court stays a highlight from installation through every season.
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Our design-build process ensures consistency and quality at every step, delivering a custom court tailored to your property and play needs.
Built for Alexandria’s Climate and Terrain
Alexandria's weather demands durable and sustainable materials. From stormwater management systems to hard acrylic coatings and specialized sports surfacing, we use high-performance surfaces that resist cracking, fading, and water damage. Courts are built with proper grading requirements, drainage solutions, and site-specific construction techniques, ensuring year-round performance.
We also consider the region’s clay-heavy soil and sloped lots. In some cases, a 2-inch overlay or a pavement solution like Capitol Flexi-Pave may be recommended for low maintenance and long-term durability. For properties requiring stormwater mitigation, we integrate environmentally responsible options that align with the FCPA park system and PROSA Strategy.
Surface and Material Options
We offer a wide selection of custom surface materials that are designed to suit every type of sport court. Concrete remains the most common choice due to its affordability and long lifespan.
Asphalt is a great budget-friendly option, particularly for parking lot adjacent installations.
For homeowners interested in luxury, our high-performance modular tile systems and gel cushioned acrylic surfaces offer unmatched ball response and player safety.
Why Choose Us?
We bring unmatched local expertise and a portfolio of successful installations throughout Alexandria. As members of the Virginia Horticultural Foundation, our work aligns with environmental best practices and community design standards.
We specialize in customized courts that balance form and function, incorporating sustainable design, ADA requirements, and long-term usability.
Where We Work
Our landscape contractor team proudly designs, installs, and cares for beautiful landscapes and hardscapes throughout the Arlington and DC metro areas. With a service area stretching northwest and southwest of our nation’s capital, LANDED is the premier landscaping service on the Virginia side of the Potomac.
Our Location: 308 Calvert Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
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