Pickleball Court Builder in Orlando

Orange County has a provision that applies directly to what we build: a tennis court, including all appurtenances, may not sit closer than 10 feet to any side or rear property line, and may not be located in the front yard of the principal building. It also may not be constructed before the principal building exists. That 10-foot figure is more restrictive than the general accessory setback, and it is the number that governs court layout here, so we design to it from the outset.

Central Florida sits on karst — limestone bedrock subject to dissolution, which is why this region has the sinkhole reputation it does. That does not mean a court is risky. It means site assessment matters. Geotechnical testing screens for subsurface voids and tells us whether standard reinforcement is adequate or whether ground improvement is warranted. The Florida Building Code requires foundations designed for actual site conditions, and on suspect ground that is not a formality.

Away from the coast the surfacing priorities shift slightly. Salt is not the driver. UV load and humidity are. Summer afternoon storms are intense and near-daily, so drainage has to handle real volume, and shaded courts under Central Florida oaks hold moisture long enough to grow algae. We design orientation and drainage with that in mind rather than treating it as a maintenance afterthought.