Padel Court Construction

Line Marking Australia builds padel courts across Australia for clubs, gyms, padel centres, resorts and large homes. A padel court starts from about $60,000, based on a Sydney club build reported in the trade press. We handle the base, slab, steel frame, glass walls, mesh, synthetic grass, lines, lighting and approvals.

Padel is a doubles racquet sport played inside an enclosed court, where the back and side walls are part of the game. It's quick to learn, very social and fits in a much smaller footprint than tennis, which is why clubs and indoor centres are adding courts.

A padel court is a structure as much as a surface. The slab has to be flat and strong enough to anchor the frame and glass, and the drainage has to work. Here's what's involved and what it costs.

How much does it cost to build a padel court in Australia?

A padel court in Australia costs from about $60,000, based on a Sydney club build reported in the trade press. The final price depends on whether the court is indoor or outdoor, the slab and drainage work needed, the glass and frame system, lighting and any council requirements. We itemise each part so you can compare options.

Cost item	What's included	Pricing
Complete outdoor padel court	Slab, frame, glass, mesh, synthetic grass, lines, net	From about $60,000 (Sydney club build reported in the trade press)
Site works	Excavation, base, drainage, retaining	Quoted per site
Lighting	LED fittings on the frame or separate poles	Quoted per site
Indoor fit-out	Court installed inside an existing or new building	Quoted per site; the building is separate
Extra courts	Second and later courts on the same site	Quoted per site; shared site works can lower the cost per court

How big is a padel court and how much space do you need?

A padel court has a playing area of 20 m by 10 m, enclosed by glass walls at each end and a mix of glass and steel mesh along the sides. You also need a little space around the enclosure for access, footings and drainage, and a door or opening on each side for players.

• Playing area: 20 m × 10 m, all inside the walls
• Walls: glass back walls, glass and mesh side walls, all in play
• Surrounds: room for access paths, entry openings and maintenance
• Indoors: a high, clear ceiling, because lobs are a big part of padel

Can you fit a padel court on a tennis court?

Often, yes. A padel court's 20 m by 10 m playing area takes up roughly half of a typical fenced tennis court area, so many old tennis courts in Australia can be converted to padel, sometimes with two courts set across the old court. It depends on your enclosure size, the slab condition and drainage, so we measure first.

Before a conversion we check whether the existing slab is flat and strong enough to anchor a padel frame, whether cracks need repair, and how water drains once walls go up. Sometimes the old base can stay; sometimes it needs new footings or a new slab. Some clubs keep one tennis court and convert the next one to padel or to pickleball through a tennis court to pickleball conversion.

Indoor or outdoor padel court: which is better?

Outdoor padel courts cost less to set up in Australia and suit clubs, resorts and homes with space, while indoor padel courts play in any weather and suit commercial padel centres and gyms. Indoor courts need a building with a high, clear ceiling, good lighting and ventilation. Outdoor courts need wind, sun and drainage planning.

	Outdoor padel court	Indoor padel court
Best for	Clubs, resorts, schools, large homes	Padel centres, gyms, venues with bookings all year
Weather	Rain and wind stop play; heat and glare to plan for	Plays year round
Building	None, but drainage and orientation matter	High, clear ceiling and good ventilation needed
Lighting	Needed for evening play; council may check spill	Needed at all times; glare control is key
Noise	Can affect neighbours; council may ask	Contained within the building

For commercial operators, our sports courts for gyms and padel centres page covers fit-outs with several courts.

What is a padel court made of?

A padel court in Australia is built on a flat concrete or asphalt slab, with a steel frame holding tempered glass panels and steel mesh panels, and a sand-filled synthetic grass surface designed for padel. Lines are set into the turf, and the net is hung between two posts across the middle of the court.

• Slab: flat, with falls and drainage planned so water doesn't pool against the glass
• Frame: galvanised or powder-coated steel, anchored into the slab
• Glass walls: toughened safety glass panels at the ends and part of the sides
• Mesh: welded steel mesh for the remaining side panels
• Surface: synthetic grass with sand infill, chosen for padel ball speed and grip
• Lighting: LED fittings that light the whole enclosure evenly without glare off the glass

How long does it take to build a padel court?

A padel court usually takes a few weeks on site in Australia, depending on the slab work and whether glass and frame are already on hand. The slab needs time to cure before the frame is anchored, and the glass, mesh and turf go in after that. Converting a sound tennis court is usually faster than starting from bare ground.

1. Site visit, layout and council check
2. Before You Dig Australia search, then excavation and drainage
3. Concrete or asphalt slab, then curing time
4. Steel frame, glass panels and mesh installed
5. Synthetic grass, sand infill and lines
6. Net, lighting and final check

Do padel courts need council approval?

A padel court may need council approval in Australia because it is a structure with walls, often has lighting, and creates ball and racquet noise. Councils commonly look at the height of the enclosure, setbacks, lighting spill, drainage and hours of use, especially near homes. We check your local rules before you commit.

Noise is the question we hear most. Placing the court away from bedrooms, adding landscaping and agreeing sensible hours all help. Lighting is designed to keep light on the court under AS/NZS 4282.

How we keep every padel court build compliant

Every padel court we build follows set compliance steps, because a padel court is part structure and part sports surface. We check council requirements first, locate underground services, manage safety on site, and build the slab, frame and lighting to the Australian Standards and court dimensions that apply.

• Council planning and building requirements checked for the enclosure, lighting, setbacks, drainage, overlays and noise
• Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) check before excavation
• Work Health and Safety laws followed, with Safe Work Method Statements for excavation, mobile plant and glass handling
• Silica dust controls when cutting or grinding concrete
• Sediment and stormwater controls during site works
• Slab and footings to AS 3600; accessible paths to the court considered against AS 1428.1
• Lighting to AS 2560.1:2018 and AS 2560.2:2021, with obtrusive light controlled under AS/NZS 4282
• Builders who hold the licence your state requires, with public liability insurance

Who builds padel courts for clubs, gyms and homes?

Line Marking Australia builds padel courts for tennis clubs adding a new sport, commercial padel centres and gyms, resorts, schools and large homes across Australia. One contact manages the whole job, from site checks and slab through to the glass, turf, lights and line marking, so you aren't coordinating several trades yourself.

• Tennis clubs: convert an under-used court to bring in new members
• Padel centres and gyms: banks of indoor courts with even lighting
• Resorts and hotels: an outdoor court guests can book
• Homes: a private court on a large block, with neighbours and council in mind

Clubs can also look at the sports courts for sports clubs page for grants and multi-court planning.

What do you need from me to quote a padel court?

To quote a padel court in Australia we need to know where it will go, whether it is indoor or outdoor, and what's on the ground now. Photos, a rough site sketch with measurements and any building plans help us give you a realistic figure quickly, then a site visit firms it up.

• Number of courts, and new build or tennis court conversion
• Indoor or outdoor; for indoor, the building and its ceiling height
• Site type: club, gym, centre, resort, school or home
• What's on the ground now, slope and drainage
• Truck and crane access for glass and frame delivery
• Lighting and power supply
• Any council approvals already in place
• Plans or photos, your timing and your budget