If you have decided to go ahead and get a tennis court installed, good for you! Tennis courts are a great way to increase physical activity, teach your kids how to play a very lucrative sport and interact with your friends. However, before you start ringing up a tennis court construction contractor there are some factors you need to consider so that you are fully prepared. Here are a couple of important items you need to be aware of so that you don't get bamboozled down the track. 

What Base Do You Want?

Concrete and asphalt are the two most common types of bases, although roadbase is also coming into its own. Concrete is very freely available but does tend to struggle in some conditions if it is not positioned correctly. Asphalt is softer than concrete, which is a plus you should look for in your tennis court construction, but it is also less durable over time. Roadbase is better and more professional, but this comes with a higher price tag and more initial work. If you want the best of the best, you cannot go past roadbase, but the other two are perfectly serviceable as long as you know what you are getting. 

What Size Court Do You Want?

Tennis courts vary in size, from half-courts to full, Olympic-sized mega-courts. You should know that even amongst recreational tennis courts there is some difference as well. The smallest area you could have a tennis court built in is approximately 30 metres long by 15 metres wide. Even if a tennis court's actual specifications are only 23.77 metres by 10.973 metres, you need to have room around the court for players to move and return shots from. Think about how much room you would prefer and if you want a small section for seating or even an umpire's chair. 

Where Will You Put It?

A tennis court should never be put at the bottom of an incline because, when it rains, rainwater will find its way to the foundations and start to eat at them. If your only space for a tennis court construction is at the bottom of a small hill, then you should consider adding some sort of barrier to protect the court. Also, it is important that there are not too many big trees in close vicinity with your tennis court. The roots of these trees have been known to wreak havoc with the foundations of many a tennis court, so, if possible, find a flatter, more isolated space. 

To learn more, contact a tennis court construction team.