How Much Does It Cost to Build a Padel Court in the UK?

Padel is the fastest-growing racket sports in the UK and more clubs, schools and private facilities are investing in courts. One of the first questions Padel Build UK is asked is: how much does it cost to build a padel court?

The answer depends on whether you're building indoor or outdoor courts, the specification of the structure, and whether you need additional works such as base preparation or a canopy. Below, we break down the typical padel court construction costs you should expect and what's included.

Indoor Padel Court Costs

If you already have a strong, flat surface indoors, installing padel courts is a relatively straightforward process. The structure can be bolted directly to the floor, with artificial turf laid on top. The typical cost for this kind of court is between £25,000 - £35,000 per court, depending on specification.

What's included in a high-spec court?

A premium padel court will feature:

• 3mm steel structure for strength and durability.
• 12mm toughened glass for maximum safety and performance.
• Choice of colours to match your club branding.
• Stainless steel fixings to resist corrosion.
• Texturised monofilament turf with high Dtex and density for superior playability.

Installation should always include:

• Sand-dressed infill.
• Delivery of materials.
• Cleaning of the court.
• Removal of packaging and waste.

Be sure to check this is all included in your supplier's price. Hidden extras can quickly add up and make your overall project more expensive.

Outdoor Padel Court Costs

Outdoor courts require more preparation, as the structure must be securely fixed to withstand UK wind loads and the surface must drain effectively. Costs vary depending on whether you're starting from scratch or converting an existing surface.

1. Greenfield construction

To install on a greenfield site, construction typically costs:

• Base construction: £35,000 - £45,000
• Court & installation: £25,000 - £35,000
• Total installed cost: £60,000 - £80,000

2. Tennis court conversion

If you already have a tennis court, you may save on base costs, but you'll still need a reinforced concrete ring beam (typically 500mm wide x 500mm deep) to anchor the padel court. Typical costs to convert your tennis court includes:

• Ring beam cost: £14,000 - £20,000
• Surface re-levelling or drainage (if required): £8,000 - £10,000
• Court & installation: £25,000 - £35,000
• Total installed cost: £40,000 - £65,000 (depending on groundworks required)

Adding a Canopy

For year-round play, many clubs choose to cover outdoor courts with a canopy. These vary widely in quality and design, but including installation you should expect:

• Canopy structure (including installation): £40,000 - £60,000
• Canopy groundworks (specific to canopy): £15,000 - £20,000
• Court & installation: £25,000 - £35,000
• Plus court groundworks: costs vary depending on whether you are converting an existing tennis court or building on a greenfield site.

Typical total installed costs with canopy:

• Tennis court conversion (court + ring beam + optional surface works + canopy + canopy groundworks): £80,000 - £115,000
• Greenfield site (court + base + canopy + canopy groundworks): £100,000 - £135,000

Final Thoughts

When looking at the total investment, here's what you should expect to pay for a fully installed court, including groundworks, court structure, and installation:

• Indoor court (existing suitable surface): £25,000 - £35,000
• Outdoor greenfield site (court + base): £60,000 - £80,000
• Tennis court conversion (court + ring beam + optional surface works): £40,000 - £65,000

For an outdoor court with canopy (including canopy structure, canopy groundworks, court installation, plus court groundworks) you can expect to pay:

• Conversion: £80,000 - £115,000
• Greenfield: £100,000 - £135,000

These figures provide a clear, all-inclusive picture of what your project will cost from start to finish for your single court installation. Efficiencies can be made on multi-court projects; overall costs per court may be reduced when more than one is installed at the same time.

If you are looking to install a padel court and would like to learn more about the site requirements and costs involved, contact us.