Carbon Padel Club11 courts
Manchester, England
9 super panoramic and 2 singles, 2025
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Padel court construction
How a padel court is built.
From bare ground to first serve: what the site needs, how the slab is laid and how our crews install structure, glass, turf and lighting in about four days per court.
4 daysper court on a ready slab
8–12 wksorder to first serve
Short answer
How long does it take to build a padel court?
On a ready concrete slab our crews install a padel court in about 4 days: around 3 days for structure and glass and 1 day for turf. From signed agreement to first serve, plan 8–12 weeks, including production and shipping. Projects with new groundworks or a roof take 3–6 months.
Slab15 cm concretelevel, with drainage fall
Area≈ 260 m²per court incl. run-off
Installation≈ 4 daysper court
Total8–12 weeksorder to first serve
Step by step
From site to first serve.
- STEP 1
Site review
We check access, ground, drainage, orientation and planning needs.
- STEP 2
Design and quote
Layout, court models, lighting plan and a fixed, itemised quote.
- STEP 3
Groundworks
A level 15 cm reinforced slab per court, laid by a local contractor to our drawings.
- STEP 4
Production and shipping
Courts are produced, galvanized, shipped and cleared through customs.
- STEP 5
Installation
Our crews raise the structure, fit glass, lay turf and sand and install lighting.
Before you build
What your site needs.
Most delays come from the site, not the court. Check these early.
A level slab
15 cm reinforced concrete with a slight fall for drainage on outdoor courts.
Enough space
About 260 m² per court including run-off and access.
Clear height
Indoors at least 6 m above the court by FIP rules, 8 m recommended.
Access for delivery
Room for a 40-ft container and a crane to unload it.
Planning permission
New outdoor courts and floodlights usually need approval. We provide drawings.
Power
A supply for the LED lighting, about 1,200–2,000 W per court.
Installation
What our crews do on site.
| Structure | Steel frame bolted to the slab, levelled and aligned |
|---|---|
| Glass | 12 mm tempered safety glass panels, fitted and checked |
| Turf | Mondo or Prism Turf laid, glued at the joins and filled with silica sand |
| Lighting | LED lights mounted on the frame and tested to the lighting plan |
| Handover | Final check, maintenance training and spare parts |
Real builds
Courts our crews installed.
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FAQ
Padel court construction, answered.
Still unsure? WhatsApp +46 73 509 69 60 for an answer the same day.
How long does it take to install a padel court?
About 4 days per court on a ready slab: around 3 days for the structure and glass and 1 day for the turf.
What foundation does a padel court need?
A level reinforced concrete slab, about 15 cm thick, with a slight fall for drainage on outdoor courts. We supply the drawings for your contractor.
Can a padel court be built on an existing tennis court?
Often yes. One tennis court footprint fits up to three padel courts, depending on the layout. We check the existing surface and slab first.
Do I need planning permission to build a padel court?
Usually for new outdoor courts and floodlights. Rules differ by country and council. We provide drawings and lighting layouts for your application.
Who builds the slab?
A local contractor, working to our drawings. We can recommend one or coordinate the groundworks for you.
Can a padel court be built without a concrete slab?
Yes. The Prism Pano can stand on a raised platform base that levels up to 1 m of slope. Read raised padel courts.
How flat does the slab need to be?
About 6 mm under a 3 m straight edge, with a fall of at most 1:100 for drainage outdoors. See the foundation guide.
How should several courts be laid out?
Run the long axis north–south outdoors and place courts side by side. Four courts in a row need about 48 × 22 m. See padel court layout.
What are the steps to build a padel court?
Site check, planning, groundworks and slab, delivery, installation and handover. Read how to build a padel court.
Let’s build your court.
Tell us about your site. You get a layout, a timeline and an itemised quote, usually within 48 hours.
info@prismpadel.com
+46 73 509 69 60
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