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Post-Tension Concrete Sport Courts in Utah

A lasting court starts below the color. Ace Courts builds post-tension concrete slabs for pickleball, tennis, basketball and multi-sport courts across Utah, Arizona and Idaho. Our certified in-house crews coordinate the concrete with the finished court. No subcontractors.

What makes a post-tension court different?

Steel tendons are tensioned after the concrete reaches the specified strength, placing the slab in compression to help control cracking. The system depends on suitable engineering and installation, along with the base and drainage beneath it.

Post-tensioning does not make concrete crack-proof or replace site preparation. The slab design must account for the property, soil conditions, court footprint, clearances and planned equipment.

Still comparing foundation options? Our asphalt vs. concrete court base guide explains the broader material choice before you settle the slab specification.

From the site to the finished surface

Evaluate and plan

We review access, grades, drainage and the site information needed to plan the slab. Tell us which sports you want to play, who will use the court and whether fencing, lighting or other equipment belongs in the scope.

Prepare the base

Our crews excavate, establish elevations and prepare the base according to the project plan. Finished court elevations and drainage need to be coordinated before forms and tendons are installed.

Form, reinforce and pour

Forms, tendons, anchors and planned equipment locations are coordinated with the engineered slab design before concrete placement and finishing.

Stress and prepare for surfacing

Trained installers stress the tendons once the concrete develops the specified strength. The slab must also meet the selected acrylic system’s readiness requirements before surfacing begins.

Finish the court

Our in-house crews prepare the surface, apply the specified acrylic system and add game lines. Fencing, lighting, hoops and nets are completed according to the agreed scope.

Plan the complete court

The slab is one part of the project. Court size, access, ball containment, equipment and maintenance all affect the playing experience. Explore complete court construction, or start with pickleball, basketball or tennis court construction.

For surface options, see cushioned acrylic courts. An existing court may instead need a resurfacing assessment; new coatings cannot correct a failing slab.

Post-tension court questions

How does post-tension differ from rebar?

Post-tension tendons actively compress the slab after concrete reaches the required strength. Rebar is passive reinforcement that helps resist tensile forces and control crack widths. Some designs use both. The appropriate design depends on the site and engineering.

What affects price and schedule?

Court size, equipment access, site preparation, drainage, slab design and the selected finish affect the scope. Concrete strength development, coating requirements, weather and construction availability affect timing. Our court cost guide explains the main factors to compare in a proposal.

Can a post-tension court crack?

Yes. Post-tensioning helps control cracking but cannot eliminate every source of movement or damage. New cracks, raised edges, exposed steel or damaged slab edges need assessment. Learn what to document in our court crack repair guide.

Can I drill or cut into a post-tension slab?

Have a qualified professional review the slab drawings and locate the tendons before drilling, cutting, routing or installing anchors. Tensioned steel stores significant force, so repairs and alterations require a specialist plan.

How should I care for the finished court?

Keep drainage working, remove debris and follow the installed coating system’s care instructions. Arrange an assessment when you see new damage or recurring ponding. Our Utah court care guide covers seasonal maintenance considerations.

Start with your site

Request a post-tension court quote with your location, intended sports and photos of the space. One Company from the ground up, from the planned foundation to the finished court.