The process starts with a site survey and surface condition assessment. Crack patterns, drainage, and existing coating adhesion are checked before any layout work is planned. Atlanta’s heat and humidity accelerate surface cracking and paint fade, so a court that looks serviceable from a distance may have adhesion failures that will cause new striping to peel within a season if not addressed first.
If the surface is structurally sound, the conversion scope covers pickleball line layout, acrylic color coat in the court zones, and net adjustments. A standard tennis court accommodates up to four pickleball courts, each with a 20 ft x 44 ft playing area and buffer space between them. The layout is planned to maximize usable courts while maintaining adequate run-off on all sides.
Courts with cracking, low spots, or peeling coating are scoped for crack repair and resurfacing before striping begins. Portable pickleball nets are an option where permanent post anchoring is not part of the scope. Many Atlanta-area HOA communities and residential properties have underused tennis courts where a conversion extends the useful life of the existing base without requiring new construction.