Last updated October 2026
We supply and install padel courts across the UK for clubs, councils, schools, hotels, developers and homeowners. Published guides put an installed court at about £30,000 for economy grade up to £70,000 for panoramic, with the base priced separately. Kits take 8 to 14 weeks to arrive and about a week per court to put up. We also run the planning application, which most installers leave to you.
The glass and frame you choose set the court price; the base underneath is a separate line of similar size.
| Court type | Typical installed price per court | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Economy or club grade | £30,000 to £40,000 | UK Padel Guide, Oct 2026 |
| Semi-panoramic (glass and mesh) | £35,000 to £50,000 | UK Padel Guide, Oct 2026 |
| Panoramic, outdoor | £45,000 to £70,000 | UK Padel Guide, Oct 2026 |
| Single standalone panoramic court | £55,000 to £80,000 | UK Padel Guide, Oct 2026 |
| Courts with lights, one court | £36,000 | LTA guidance note, 2025 |
| Base, ring beam, ducting and drainage, one court | £35,000 | LTA guidance note, 2025 |
These are typical published figures, not our quote. We confirm the price for your site after a survey.
What does supply and install cover?
Supply and install means we source the court, deliver it and fix it to a finished base, ready to play. Our quote also covers the base, the floodlights and the planning, so you have one contract rather than three.
The court itself is a frame with glass end walls, mesh or glass side walls, a net and a synthetic turf surface. The LTA sets the end walls at 4.0m in total: the lower 3.0m in glass or solid panels and the top 1.0m in mesh. Side walls step down from the ends or run at 4m all the way along, depending on the design.
How much does it cost to install a padel court?
Installing the court alone typically costs £30,000 to £70,000 depending on the type, and the LTA puts a complete outdoor floodlit court, base included, at about £71,000 ex VAT and fees.
The gap between those two figures is the base. Kit prices you see online usually assume the ground is ready. If it is not, the base line on the LTA figures is about £35,000 for one court. For the full breakdown, including canopies and running costs, see padel court cost.
Buying several courts at once brings the price per court down. UK Padel Guide estimates a 10 to 15% saving per court when four panoramic courts are bought together.
How it works
- 01Tell us where you are up toSite, drawings and any council letters.
- 02Planning routePre-app, the reports and the application.
- 03BuildBase, courts and lights to the approved layout.
Panoramic, semi-panoramic or economy: which kit?
Panoramic suits clubs that want spectators, coaching and competition; semi-panoramic suits most clubs on a budget; economy suits private and low-use courts.
- Panoramic: glass all round with fewer posts in the sightlines. Typically £45,000 to £70,000 installed. Our panoramic padel court page compares the glass options.
- Semi-panoramic: a mix of glass and mesh. Typically £35,000 to £50,000.
- Economy or club grade: thinner glazing and a simpler frame, typically £30,000 to £40,000. UK Padel Guide notes these are not LTA-recommended for tournaments.
Whatever the type, check the glass. The LTA’s data sheet says 12mm toughened glass “should be a minimum specification for UK installations” outdoors, with each panel individually kitemarked and countersunk fixings. Indoor courts use 10mm.
How do I compare quotes from padel court suppliers?
Line them up item by item, because a low headline price usually means something has been left out. Put each quote against the same list:
- court type, glass thickness and the maker named
- the base, ring beam and drainage, or a note that they are excluded
- floodlights, columns and the power supply
- planning, the noise assessment and the lighting assessment
- delivery, installation and commissioning
- the warranty terms and whether VAT is shown
A kit-only price and an installed price are not the same thing. On the LTA’s 2025 figures, one court with lights is about £36,000 and its base about £35,000 more, so a quote that covers only the first line is roughly half the job. If you are applying for an LTA loan, the LTA wants at least three quotes, and it recommends SAPCA-registered contractors where possible.
Can I buy a court and have it installed?
Yes. We sell courts on a supply and install basis, so you get the court, the fitting and the paperwork from one place. We do not sell kits for you to build yourself.
Searches for “padel court for sale” mostly lead to manufacturers and kit sellers, whose prices cover the court and delivery only. A kit still needs an engineered base, power for the lights, a team to erect it and, in most cases, planning permission. Already bought a kit? Ask us about building the base and running the planning for it; send the make and model and we will tell you what we can price.
Padel court suppliers and manufacturers: how is your court chosen?
By specification first and brand second. We are not a manufacturer; we buy the court for your scheme, and your quote names the maker, the model and the glass, so you can check it against the LTA’s UK specification before you order.
Different makers describe their courts in different ways, so we compare kits on the same points:
| Item | What the LTA asks for | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Glass | Toughened, 12mm outdoors and 10mm indoors, every panel kitemarked, countersunk fixings | Thinner glass is sold online; 12mm is the LTA’s UK minimum outside |
| Mesh | Voids of 5cm to 7.08cm, wire 1.6mm to 3mm (4mm at most) | Ball bounce and safety |
| End walls | 4.0m high: 3.0m of glass or solid panel, then 1.0m of mesh | Sets the drawings the council sees |
| Turf | Single-tone, sand-dressed synthetic; monofilament preferred | Sets how the court plays and how long the turf lasts |
| Fixings and warranty | Stainless fixings; 10 years on the court, at least 5 on corrosion of components | Ask for both in writing |
| Lead time | 8 to 14 weeks to make and deliver (UK Padel Guide) | Decides when the base must be ready |
Specification figures are from the LTA guidance note (2025) and data sheet; lead time is UK Padel Guide’s. We confirm the kit for your site after a survey.
How long from order to first game?
Allow 8 to 14 weeks for the court to be made and delivered, then about a week on site per court. UK Padel Guide puts four courts at two to three weeks on site, followed by one to two weeks of commissioning.
The base has to be finished before the court goes up. Groundworks typically run 3 to 5 weeks per phase. Taken together, from deciding to build to the first game, UK Padel Guide’s estimate is six to nine months, most of which is planning and lead time rather than work on site.
What warranty should an installer give?
The LTA says installers should give a 10-year warranty on the court and at least 5 years on corrosion of components, with stainless steel fixings. Ask for both in writing before you order.
The warranty depends on looking after the court. The LTA’s maintenance schedule calls for weekly brushing and cleaning of the surface and glass, drainage checks, and an inspection of bolts and fixings every 6 to 12 months, with a log kept. Skipping it can put the warranty at risk. Our padel court surface page covers turf care and replacement.
What has to be ready before installation?
A finished, level base with a concrete ring beam, ducting for the lights and a power supply. The court is bolted to the ring beam, so nothing can be erected until that is complete.
The LTA’s specification asks for:
- free-draining, non-frost-susceptible aggregate under 65mm of porous asphalt laid in two layers
- a gradient no steeper than 1:100
- a finished surface within 6mm under a 3m straight edge
- a reinforced concrete ring beam with drainage running out through it
- foundations designed by an engineer, with wind loads considered
Power can be the hidden cost. UK Padel Guide says upgrading a single-phase supply can cost £4,000 to £15,000 across a site. Our padel court groundworks page explains the base in full.
Who installs it?
The court is erected by our installers on a base laid by our groundworks teams, and the whole job runs under one contract.
The LTA’s guidance cites the SAPCA Code of Practice (3rd edition, April 2018) for laying the asphalt layers of the base (clause 2.14), and recommends SAPCA-registered contractors where possible. If you are applying for an LTA loan, the LTA asks for at least three quotes. Your quote from us states the standard the court is built to.
Do I need planning before I order?
In most cases, yes: get planning permission before you order the court. Outdoor courts almost always need full planning permission, according to Nexa Law, because the walls stand 3 to 4 metres high and floodlights need consent.
Ordering first is a risk. Courts have been refused after they were built: North Yorkshire Council issued an enforcement notice to stop play on two David Lloyd courts in Harrogate, then refused a fresh application on noise in April 2026. Our planning consultants prepare the application, with the noise and lighting assessments from our consultants, so the court is ordered once the decision is in. Our padel court planning permission page explains the process.
What does the installation not include?
Most installer quotes leave out the base, the planning and the electrical supply. The LTA notes that planning is “excluded from most contractors’ quotations”.
Our quote lists every item, so you can see what is in and what is out before you sign.
What’s included
- A survey of your site and a court layout
- Court supply, delivery and installation
- Toughened glass to the LTA’s UK specification, mesh, net and synthetic turf
- LED floodlights, if you want evening play
- Base, ring beam and drainage, priced in the same quote
- Planning application by our planning consultants, with noise and lighting assessments from our consultants
- Handover with the maintenance schedule and warranty documents
What’s not included
- The council’s own planning application fee
- Upgrades to the electricity supply beyond the site, unless priced
- Canopies, unless chosen (see padel court canopy)
- Fencing, signage and booking systems outside the court, unless asked for
- VAT, shown separately on the quote
Illustrative example
Built only from the price table on this page. The school is hypothetical.
A school wants one semi-panoramic court for PE and evening hire on level, well-drained ground. The installed court comes to £35,000 to £50,000 on UK Padel Guide’s band. The LTA’s base line for one court adds about £35,000, bringing the job to roughly £70,000 to £85,000 ex VAT before lights and planning. On site, the court itself goes up in about a week once the base is finished.
Who does the work
Padel Court Build is a SustainPlan Ltd service. Installers, groundworks crews and planning consultants all work from the same layout drawing, and you call the same number at every stage.
Often needed alongside
- Padel court cost: every line item, from the base to running costs
- Panoramic padel court: glass options and price gaps
- Padel court groundworks: the base the court is bolted to
- Padel court planning permission: what councils ask for
Related guides: padel court funding and padel club business plan.
FAQs
Who makes the courts you install?
We source courts to suit your budget and use. The make, model and glass specification are named in your quote.
Are you a padel court manufacturer?
No. We supply and install courts made by padel court manufacturers, chosen for your budget and use, and we build the base, fit the lights and run the planning around them.
Can one court be installed in a week?
On a finished base, the court itself takes about a week on site. Groundworks and lead time come first.
Do you install indoor courts?
Yes. Indoor courts use 10mm glass and need at least 6m of clear height; see our indoor padel centre page.
Can you install on an old tennis court?
Often, yes, once the old base has been checked, because a padel court needs its own ring beam and drainage. See tennis court to padel conversion.
Do you remove and replace old courts?
Ask us about removal. Tell us what is on site now and we will say whether clearing it can go in your quote.
Is the price of the court the price of the job?
No. The base, lights, power and planning sit on top of the court price, which is why we quote them together.
Sources
- LTA, Padel Court Construction Guidance Note 2025 (costs, base, warranty, SAPCA, three quotes, maintenance), checked 17 Oct 2026
- LTA, Padel Court Data Sheet (wall heights, glass), checked 17 Oct 2026
- LTA Padel, Padel construction, installation and costs in Great Britain, checked 17 Oct 2026
- UK Padel Guide, Padel court construction cost UK, 13 Oct 2026 (court type prices, timelines, power upgrade, multi-court saving)
- Nexa Law, Planning permission for padel courts, 1 May 2026 (wall heights and floodlights)
- The Stray Ferret, 28 Apr 2026 (Harrogate)