Padel court foundation
The foundation underyour padel court
A padel court stands or falls with its foundation. Without the right structure below ground, you will never get a stable, durable court. That is why we look beyond the court itself: from soil survey and foundation advice to construction, tailored to your location, the use and the technical requirements.
- Soil survey and foundation advice per site
- Not tied to one foundation method
- € 20,000 to € 40,000, excluding VAT
How it works
From soil survey to a court ready to play
Every site is different. That is why we go through five fixed steps, so the foundation is technically sound and suits the situation on site.
- One point of contact for the whole process
- A custom foundation, not a standard product
- Installation in 2 days per court
- Beforehand
Analysis of the subsoil
We always start with the subsoil. With soil tests, carried out by us or by a specialised firm, we map what is really in the ground: the bearing capacity, the soil layers and risks such as settlement.
- After the soil tests
Tailored foundation advice
Based on the soil tests we draw up foundation advice. It determines which solution suits your site: with piles or a foundation without piles. That advice is the basis for the groundwork and prevents problems in the long run.
- Before the foundation
Groundwork and site preparation
The site is excavated, levelled and prepared for the chosen foundation build-up. Accuracy matters in this phase: good groundwork prevents subsidence and gives a stable base.
- On the prepared ground
Foundation and sports floor
The foundation is laid and the sports floor is built on top of it. That layer determines the playing comfort, the drainage and the stability of the court. Depending on the project you choose Supersub, drainage concrete or porous asphalt.
- 2 days per court
Construction, turf and handover
Our installation team places the structure according to the technical specifications and calculations, so stability and safety are guaranteed. Then the artificial turf goes in and the court is ready to play. The steel structure comes with a 15-year warranty.
Foundation methods
Not tied to a single foundation method
A key advantage of I-Padel: we are not tied to one foundation contractor or one method. For each project we choose the solution that best suits the location, the soil structure and the use.
With a concrete ring foundation the court gets a flat, frost-free edge to which the steel structure is anchored; the drainage lies next to it in the gravel. But Stelcon slabs or a base layer of Supersub, drainage concrete or porous asphalt can also be the right choice.
That way the foundation is always technically sound and fits the situation on site. How the layers then follow one another, from foundation to artificial turf, is explained under how a padel court is built.
- Ring foundation
- Stelcon slabs
- Supersub
- Drainage concrete
- Porous asphalt
Loads
What the foundation has to withstand
An outdoor court is exposed to weather, wind and daily play for years. These are the loads the foundation advice takes into account.
- WeatherRain, frost and sun work on an outdoor court year after year. That is why the foundation is laid frost-free.
- Wind loadThe glass walls catch a lot of wind. The anchoring in the foundation is calculated for that.
- Intensive useA court that is played on daily has to keep the same quality for years.
- DrainageDrainage and the sports floor carry the rainwater away, so the court stays stable and playable.
- Settlement and subsidenceSoil survey beforehand and accurate groundwork keep the court level, even after years.
- Sound-absorbing panelsIf noise is an issue, we include the panels in the structural calculations and the foundation build-up.
Outdoor
Outdoors, foundation work is always needed
For an outdoor padel court, foundation work is never optional. Weather, wind, play and water act on the court for years; only a foundation designed for that keeps the court level and stable.
Which foundation it will be follows from the soil tests and the foundation advice. Only once that base is in place, with the drainage next to it, does our installation team build the court. How the whole process works, from advice to handover, is explained under installing a padel court.
Not sure whether your ground is suitable? Send us your location and we include the foundation in the price indication.
- Withstands weather, wind and intensive use
- Foundation chosen on the basis of the soil tests
- Drainage next to the foundation to carry water away
Costs
What does the foundation of a padel court cost?
Count on € 20,000 to € 40,000 for the foundation, excluding VAT. Where you end up in that range depends on the soil type, the chosen method and whether piles are needed. That is why every recommendation starts with soil tests.
An outdoor court itself starts around € 30,000; complete with foundation you pay from € 50,000. What else determines the price is explained under what an outdoor padel court costs. For an indoor court, from € 23,000, the hall and the foundation are priced separately.
The calculator shows an indicative price with or without foundation straight away. Want to know exactly for your location? Then we work it out in the price indication.
- € 20,000 - 40,000foundation, excl. VAT
- € 50,000complete outdoor court, from
- 2 daysinstallation per court
Frequently asked questions
Questions about padel court foundations
Is your question not listed? Call +31 527 210 040 or send us your location for a price indication.
Is a soil survey always necessary?
Yes. Every site is different and you cannot see what is in the ground from the surface. The soil tests show whether the ground has enough bearing capacity and whether piles are needed. That survey up front prevents settlement and subsidence later on.
Do I need piles?
That follows from the foundation advice after the soil tests. Sometimes a foundation without piles is enough, sometimes piles are needed to prevent settlement. We explain the choice to you before the groundwork starts, so you avoid problems in the long run.
Which foundation methods do you use?
Ring foundation, Stelcon slabs, Supersub, drainage concrete or porous asphalt. Which one it will be is set by the foundation advice, based on the soil tests, the soil structure and the use. Because we are not tied to one foundation contractor, we choose what fits best technically for each project.
What about water and drainage?
The sports floor goes on top of the foundation. That layer determines not only the playing comfort but also the drainage and the stability of the court. Supersub, drainage concrete and porous asphalt are permeable; the drainage next to the foundation carries the water away. On top lies the artificial turf, developed specifically for padel; the type determines pace, comfort and durability.
Does an indoor court also need a foundation?
Indoors too, the court has to stand on a flat, load-bearing surface. For an indoor court we price the hall and the foundation separately from the court itself. Whether the existing floor is suitable, we assess per location; send us your location and we include it in the price indication.
Can I build padel courts on an existing tennis court?
Yes. One tennis court usually fits two to three padel courts. We first check the existing subsoil for bearing capacity and levelness, then advise on the foundation and the layout. Read more about converting a tennis court.
Knowledge base
Read more about foundations and subsoil
Soil surveys, ring foundations, drainage: what our engineers encounter on site.
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