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A Lindon homeowner's guide to planning a backyard pickleball or sport court, from picking the spot on a bigger lot to hiring a builder who gets the base right.
“They are very efficient, work hard to get things done quick, and the quality of their work is top-notch.”
“We would absolutely hire this team again and recommend them to anyone looking for landscaping help.”
Backyard Pickleball Courts
Plenty of Lindon backyards have room for a full court, thanks to the bigger lots. That is the good news. The catch is that space alone does not make a good court. The spot you pick, the ground under it and how water moves across the lot matter more than the brand of coating on top.
Near the Marina, the clay will move a court slab if the base is thin. On the bench, the court may need to be cut into the hill with a wall on one side. In the orchard flats, the ground can be good, but old roots and filled-in ditches turn up when you dig. A court builder should look at all of that before giving you a price.
Courts also change a neighborhood. Lights, noise and fence height all reach past your property line. This guide covers what to ask a builder in Lindon, the mistakes we see and how we plan a court that you and the neighbors can both live with. A little planning up front is a lot cheaper than moving a light pole later.
What to look for
On a big lot, the spot matters. Ask the builder where they would place it and why. Good answers mention sun angle, distance from bedrooms, drainage and how to get power out there. A builder who just says wherever you want has not thought it through.
Ask what goes under the slab and how that changes on clay compared to firm ground. In Lindon, a court near the lake needs more digging and packed base than one on the bench. If the answer is the same everywhere, they are not looking at your ground.
A court is a big hard surface. Ask where its water goes after a storm. On a sloped Lindon lot, a court can send runoff straight toward the house or a neighbor. The builder should show you a plan for that water, not just for the slab.
Ask about light fixtures, pole height and fence height, and whether they check with your HOA or the city first. Good court lights aim down and stop at the court edge. That keeps the neighbors happy and keeps you from moving poles later.
What goes wrong in Lindon
Orchard ground often hides roots, stumps and old irrigation pipe. If a court goes in over them without digging them out, the roots rot and the ground under the slab sinks. A soft spot under a court shows up first as a dead bounce and then as a crack.
A court on the Lindon bench usually needs a wall on the high side or fill on the low side. When the wall is not planned up front, it can end up over 4 feet with no engineer. That needs a permit in Lindon, and fixing it after the fact costs far more.
To save lawn, some courts get pushed right up to the back fence. That puts the noise, the lights and the stray balls on the neighbor's patio. A few extra feet of space and a windscreen can head off years of bad feelings.
Why Lindon picks J&H
What homeowners say
"We had a really big project (full lot project) and a crazy timeline, and Jackson and his team were awesome. They are very efficient, work hard to get things done quick, and the quality of their work is top-notch. Great company. Great guys. I would highly recommend them for any landscaping needs."
"Jackson and his crew did a phenomenal job on our back yard. I had a vision and they brought it to life. We had them do a retaining wall, grading, underground trampoline, sprinkler system, and sod. They met deadlines, communication was on point, and the whole crew was friendly.…"
"…The job was completed quickly without sacrificing quality, and the results exceeded our expectations. We would absolutely hire this team again and recommend them to anyone looking for landscaping help."
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