Sports Courts for Gyms and Padel Centres

Line Marking Australia builds and fits out indoor courts for gyms and padel centres across Australia: indoor padel courts, basketball courts, court tiles, sports flooring and multi-sport line marking. We help operators plan court layouts that suit the building and the business, and padel courts start from about $60,000 installed (Sydney club build reported in the trade press).

Gym and padel centre operators think in hours booked per court. Every square metre of floor has to earn its keep, and every week of fit-out is a week without revenue.

Our crews line indoor sports halls for basketball, netball, volleyball and badminton, and remove old lines without dust using a grinder and vacuum. Here's what operators ask us before an indoor court project.

How much does an indoor padel court cost?

An indoor padel court starts from about $60,000 installed, based on a Sydney club build reported in the trade press. The final cost depends on the court system, glass and mesh walls, the turf, lighting, and the work needed on the slab. Building alterations, roofing and services are quoted separately and itemised.

Court	Playing area	Starting price (installed)
Padel court	20 m × 10 m	from about $60,000 (Sydney club build reported in the trade press)
Full-size basketball court (about 420 m²)	28 m × 15 m (FIBA) playing area	from about $70,000 (published Australian builder pricing, 2026)
Pickleball court	13.41 m × 6.10 m, plus run-off	from about $20,000 (published Australian builder pricing, 2026)
Squash, badminton, flooring, tiles	Varies	Quoted per site

What ceiling height does indoor padel need?

Indoor padel needs a generous clear ceiling height because lobs are a core part of the game. The right height depends on the level of play you're targeting and the court system you choose, so we confirm the clear height with the court supplier and your building's structure before you sign a lease or commit to a layout.

• Measure clear height under beams, lights, sprinklers and ducts, not just the roof
• Allow room around each 20 m × 10 m court for access and spectators
• Check the slab is level and strong enough for court frames
• Plan lighting that won't glare in players' eyes on lobs

See our padel court construction page for court systems.

What is the best flooring for an indoor basketball court?

The best indoor basketball court flooring is usually a sprung timber or sports vinyl system for high-level play, or modular sports tiles over a sound slab for flexible, lower-cost fit-outs. Each gives different bounce, grip and shock absorption. We help you match the floor to your users, budget and building.

Floor	Strengths	Good to know
Sprung timber	Classic feel, excellent bounce	Higher cost, needs periodic recoating
Sports vinyl	Shock absorbing, easy to clean	Needs a flat, dry slab
Modular sports tiles	Fast install, portable, replace single tiles	Bounce differs from timber

Can one indoor court host several sports?

Yes. A multi-sport indoor court lets a gym run basketball, volleyball, netball, pickleball and badminton on one floor, each in its own colour. More sports means more bookable hours and more programs. We plan the layout so the lines your customers use most are the clearest, as we've done on school sports halls.

Our indoor sports line marking service covers layouts and re-lining.

Are court tiles a good option for gyms?

Court tiles suit gyms and fit-outs in leased buildings because they install quickly over a sound slab, can be lifted and moved if you relocate, and individual tiles can be replaced if damaged. They also carry line markings well. For high-level competition, a timber or vinyl floor may be the better choice.

Read more on sports court tiles.

How many courts can we fit in our building?

The number of courts a building can hold depends on the clear floor area, column positions, ceiling height and space for entries, reception, change rooms and spectator areas. A padel court is 20 m by 10 m, a pickleball court 13.41 m by 6.10 m and a basketball court 28 m by 15 m, each plus run-off.

Send us the floor plan and we'll mark up court options before you commit. A few practical points shape the final layout:

• Columns that fall inside a court or its run-off can rule out a layout
• Padel courts are often set in rows to share walkways and spectator areas
• Squash and badminton courts can fill narrower bays that won't take padel
• Fire exits, amenities and storage need space before the courts go in

How fast can an indoor fit-out be done?

An indoor court fit-out is usually faster than an outdoor build because weather doesn't stop work and there are fewer earthworks. Timing depends on court supply lead times, slab preparation and any building works. We give a staged program with your quote so you can plan your opening date and pre-sales.

Ordering court frames, glass and flooring early is the biggest lever on timing. We confirm lead times before you sign so the fit-out program, lease start and launch marketing all line up.

Can you remove old lines when we change layouts?

Yes. When operators change court layouts, we remove old markings with a dust-free grinder and vacuum system, then mark the new courts. That avoids confusing ghost lines and keeps the building clean. It's useful when converting a basketball gym to pickleball or adding badminton courts to an existing hall.

How we keep every indoor court fit-out compliant

Every gym and padel centre fit-out follows the same compliance steps as our outdoor builds. We check council and building approval needs for the change of use or alterations, follow Work Health and Safety laws with Safe Work Method Statements, control silica dust and use builders who hold the licence your state requires.

• Council and building approval checked for change of use, alterations and noise
• Safe Work Method Statements for high-risk work and mobile plant
• Silica dust controls: water suppression or on-tool vacuum extraction when grinding
• AS 2560 sports lighting for even, glare-controlled courts
• AS 1428.1 accessible paths and entries to courts
• Each sport's court dimensions and slip-resistant surfaces
• Licensed builders with public liability insurance

What do you need from us to quote an indoor fit-out?

To quote an indoor court fit-out, we need the building details and your business plan for the courts. A floor plan, clear ceiling heights and photos of the slab are the best start. We then mark up court options and give you an itemised quote for each part of the work.

• Courts wanted: padel, basketball, pickleball, squash, badminton, multi-sport
• New fit-out or re-line and resurface of existing courts
• Floor plan, columns and clear ceiling heights
• Slab condition and level
• Access for deliveries and equipment
• Preferred flooring, walls, nets and lighting
• Lease conditions, landlord consent and approvals
• Target opening date and budget