The install begins with a photometric plan that maps fixture positions, pole heights, and aiming angles for the specific court orientation. Pole foundations are dug and set before any electrical work starts. This sequence matters because foundation placement determines whether the finished system covers the full court surface without dark corners.
Underground conduit runs from the electrical service point to each pole base. Wiring is pulled through the conduit and connected at the fixtures. Shielded LED fixtures are mounted and aimed according to the photometric plan, directing light onto the court surface and reducing spill onto neighboring properties, a practical concern for Atlanta residential and HOA courts.
After installation, a light level check confirms even coverage across the playing area. Glare shields are adjusted if any fixture creates direct sightline issues for players. Retrofit installs on older courts follow the same sequence, new pole foundations, fresh conduit, and a full aiming check rather than simply swapping fixtures onto existing hardware.
Why Choose Us
Why Atlanta Pickleball Installers for court lighting?
Accountability at every stage, from the first site visit to the final walk-through sign-off.
Free On-Site Evaluation Before Any Commitment
We assess your court, pole positions, and electrical access before a proposal is written or a date is set.
Lighting Priced as Its Own Line Item
The written proposal lists poles, conduit, fixtures, and wiring separately so you see exactly what you are paying for.
Written Proposal With a Clear Timeline
A dated, itemised proposal is in front of you before any work is booked, no verbal estimates, no moving targets.
Walk-Through Sign-Off at Completion
The installer walks the court with you after the light level check so you can confirm coverage before the job closes.
Site Evaluations for Atlanta Courts
Your site evaluation covers Atlanta site conditions, HOA requirements, and county permitting.
What does a court lighting install actually include?
A complete install covers pole foundations, underground conduit, wiring, fixture mounting, fixture aiming, and a post-install light level check. Electrical service connection and glare shield fitting are part of the same scope, not add-ons.
Can I just add a few fixtures to brighten a dim court?
Adding fixtures without a photometric plan usually creates new shadows and glare rather than fixing the original problem. A planned layout for the full court surface is what produces even coverage.
Will brighter fixtures automatically fix glare?
No. Glare comes from poor aiming and missing shields, not low wattage. A higher-output fixture aimed incorrectly makes glare worse. Shielded fixtures aimed to the court surface solve the problem; raw brightness does not.
What happens if I delay adding lighting to my court?
Evening play stops being an option, which shortens usable hours significantly, especially in Atlanta where warm weather makes year-round night play practical. Courts sitting unused after dark also lose value as a property amenity for HOA communities.
How do I know if my existing court lighting needs replacing versus adjusting?
Dark spots at the baseline, glare that distracts players, or fixtures that are visibly misaligned all point to a layout problem. A site evaluation checks coverage, aiming angles, and whether the existing poles and conduit are worth retaining.
Does the proposal cover everything, or will costs be added later?
The written proposal lists poles, conduit, fixtures, wiring, and electrical connection as separate line items. Lighting is never bundled into a general court line, you see each component before any work is scheduled.