I have just built a DIY basketball court at my backyard. The size of the basketball court is 30 feet x 25 feet. The court itself is made off 4-inch thick concrete with rebar. And the goal post is sitting on top of 4-foot deep concrete footing.
The entire process from just grass to basketball court took about 1.5 week. It could have been faster but my contractor only works after 5pm because he works for a larger construction company during the day (probably why my price is much cheaper). The concrete were pour on Saturday morning (only took a couple of hours), then we wait about 72 hours before removing the wood forms. Then we install the goal (only took about 3 hours).
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I'm in Richmond/Katy area of Houston. Can you provide your contractor's info?
@@brandonmoore2679 My contractor's name is Art, his cell # is (832) 790-3147. He specializes in Concrete and Brick only.
Hi, I really wanted to know if you had to buy every item separately when making this court, or did the contractor get everything for u for the price of under $1,500?
I am thinking about making a court too I live on 18 acres of land
I wouldn't put that plastic grid crap over top of it. You're more likely to get injured and chewed up from that than you are from the concrete.
He spent $3,400 to build the court. You’re welcome.
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Thank you😌
Mane that’s what I’m saying thanks 😆
For real I was like here I go off to the comments
Thank you
The kids are lucky to have a dad to build this for them!
There lucky to have a dad in general 😢
My dad built a court, but i helped him and i was crucial with helping my dad and i’m 12
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My dad and I did a court similar this size when I was in HS for a final end of the year project. We had to build something that would take 10+ hours and make a PowerPoint presentation. Long story short I passed with an A+ and my dad did something with me that I’ll cherish forever !
@Ziltch Awesome, that is a great way to spend memorable time with your Dad! I am sure you will remember that for the rest of your life. :-)
Awesome story bro lucky you (no sarcasm)
I've been looking to do this for awhile now. Thanks for the walk through, this really helps me understand the process better.
Been on the fence about this for years. Since we are staying at home more, I think this is worth it. I love your video thanks for sharing.
It took his 15 minutes to say he spent $3400 should of said soon video start..
There are a few more things you shouId consider before doing this project. 1.) Do you expect a return on investment from buiIding a bb court? Did you know bb courts can increase the vaIue of your home? That may affect the scope of the project. 2.) SoiI - what region of the country do you Iive in and what is your IocaI soiI conditions, can you achieve 90-95% compaction on the base materiaI. Ask peopIe who pour concrete for a Iiving in your area for tips especiaIIy for seaonaI regions or regions that cIimate changes reguIarIy. 3.) Hire finishers for the concrete. You can get 1 or 2 finishers pay them a fIat rate $150-$300 and get a perfect or dang cIose to perfect finish. They have the right tooIs for the job, and I can't stress enough how peopIe who finish for a Iiving know what they are doing, at the right pIace, right time, right temps, right conditions to get the right finish. It's truIy a form of art. Don't get me wrong I Iove my kids finger paintings, but..... 4.) Is your property sIoped that requires backfiII to raise grade AND if so, do you need a spread footing for additional support. Best of Iuck, it's pretty cooI feeIing when its finished!
I have been wanting to do this for the longest time, now that my kids are all at home, this would be the right time to do it. I really thought it would cost more than this, thanks for the recommendation.
Thanks for creating this video! I really thought it would be a lot more expensive!
Great video and congratulations on your project! Your basketball court is good value and will last a very long time!
Perfect! I would love to build my own basketball court soon
I'm writing a project about creating parks in the area of the city which are lacking them for my managing projects course at college, and given that every park needs a basketball court for kids to play at this is helping me understand how much work goes into making one. Thank you for the video, and you're setting a great example for your kids, props to you man! I'd be annoyed by the pole not being centered, too haha
You can place a basketball court in a city and it will fill up. Instead of art sculptures.
Nice basketball court - thanks for the insight
Great information I was looking to buy a basketball goal for my do it yourself basketball court before I watch this
I live in Houston too and I'm trying to have one built at my grandma's backyard. The way your backyard is set up and the fence looks very similar to my grandma's. That's crazy if it's the same neighborhood
im jelly! i want this so bad! nice video thanks for the breakdown, will you do a concrete sealant over it?
This is the best explanation, $3000 for concrete basketball court 4inch thick very nice 🙂
Thanks for saving me watching
Houston, TX here as well. Let’s hoop! Ha ha nice court man
great info! thank you for this.
@Alvin Myers Glad it was helpful!
Looks amazing congrats, I know I would sprain my ankle on those raised sides.
Yeah you are right, I am actually adding some dirt and grass to gently slope the sides. Thanks for the comments!
Very cool. Going to try this
Great video! I just started a project at home for a 30 x 35 concrete slab.
Congratulations, hope your basketball court will turn out great 👍
Is that a decent size?
@@mikemcmanama7221 yeah its bigger than the guys in the video
what was the price for the concrete slab in your area for that?
Wow, that is a great price! Your basketball court looks awesome! $4 per square foot is unbelievable cheap! I am jelly too! Huahhuahua
Thanks - just wanted to let anyone interested in their own basketball court it is not that expensive. Thanks for watching!
bruh 3000 dollars
@@fleet7121 you think that is expensive for a 750 square feet concrete?
@@DIYGEEKTEXAS well i am a kid so i dont really know about this stuff but i quess thats alright since well it is concrete
@@DIYGEEKTEXAS and 3000 usd is 2550 eur for me so even cheaper
Thanks for the info
Nice! I want one!
Nice man. I thought I got a good deal on my slab haha that is awesome man.yeah the hoop system is very important also it is very important to have that 4inch slope as well if you do not want pooling.but mine was a little different I put a surface on it as well.nice video man.
@V WorldWide thanks for your comment. Just want to double check 4-inch slope seems very steep. My basketball court size is 30 feet x 25 feet, I believe with 4-inch slope, anybody playing on the court probably will feel the slope or incline. May be you mean 4 cm?
@@DIYGEEKTEXAS no it's 4 inches, it isn't noticeable at all. Only way you can even tell is when it rains it drains to one side.i went with the 4 inch because of recommendations from the court surface manufacture. The water falls through the surface and funnels down the slope. But over all it feels flat .you can see it on my channel if you want. I don't put links on other creator channels. Have a good day. ✌️
@@VWorldWide I saw your video and channel, nice. I subscribed to your channel. Thanks for the tip! I am not 100% how much slope I have maybe 4-inch. I have not seen any water pooling. I guess my slope is good enough. I also bought some used Sport Court tiles, I am going to create a video on that soon. Thanks again!
@@DIYGEEKTEXAS I think the main thing is that it is level your contractors did a good job from what I can see and if you are not getting the pooling then it must be fine. I subbed you as well. And thanks for checking it out. My next thing is a hoop light.
@@DIYGEEKTEXAScan i see the sport tiles installed
Wow you sound like a basketball court expert great video man I’m in the process in looking for a house and I need a big yard because I’m going to build a court that’s my goal I figure it would cost 10k guess depend on where u live at but thanks for the video can’t wait
Trucker Dave - thanks man for your nice comment, hope you build your basketball court soon!
10K is for a regulation size (Half-court) which may include a nice "Slam dunk 54" collegiate size goal. Dyco paint not included. They are expensive.
@@romeoETmike 10k is my goal most I pay for can’t wait
@@TruckerDave215 do you already have the money saved and waiting . My goal is to have one as well
@@tbfit7808 no doubt I am I can’t wait already bought the court
Appreciate the video
Very informative video 👍
@LT Austin Thanks for your comment
Whoever these kids are I would be so happy and grateful if I got this I would kill to have a basketball court it’s always been my dream
you still giving heart to people even after 1 year
yes i am a small youtuber who cares LOL
DO A VIDEO ON YOUR SOLAR PANELS ALSO, THAT WOULD BE SOMETHING TALK ABOUT BEING ON THE GROUND OR THE ROOF!!!!
Hi, thanks so much for this video. It is very useful. IS there anything else you regret, or any other general tips that you would give, such as it being level with the grass?
Great! all I need now is a house
so u live on the streets lol
@@Colbyw74 a dumpster actually
@@kiinqdoge5611 wasnt asking u
@@Colbyw74 shut up
@@kiinqdoge5611 can I move in with you we can be roommates
Awesome!
Very informative video!!
@Darnell Cole Thanks for your comment - glad you liked it!
@@DIYGEEKTEXAS thanks to you a goal will be in my yard coming soon! I’m in Houston also btw
@@dribbleuniversity HTOWN neighboor! Awesome - if you don't have contractor yet please consider calling the contractor I used - His name is Art, his cell # is (832) 790-3147. He specializes in Concrete and Brick only. Tell him Andrew referred you.
@@DIYGEEKTEXAS did he do both the concrete and grass removal?
@@NAIMSHARIF10 I did not have concrete there, it was just regular grass lawn, no concrete removal (that would probably be extra). Yes, the contractor did have special grass cutter machine, that cuts the grass into nice 12" perfect width rolls. He took the grass and I am sure he probably resells those grass sods.
Love the video I wanted to ask you what contractors did you use i also live in Houston would love to get some estimates great video very helpful
@J&A Bullies My contractor name is Art here is his cell # (832) 790-3147. He specializes in Concrete and Masonry.
@@DIYGEEKTEXAS thank you so much for your time
Great court. That 4” lip looks like a lot of turned ankles right around the goal though lol
@5limFPS you are right, I will be sloping the 4" edges soon... I will create video soon. Please subscribe.
Great video! It was exactly what I was looking for size and all, so a year later how is it holding up? Thanks
It is holding up well! No cracks after one year! I decided to add plastic sport tiles on top of it, not because concrete was bad... it was because people say plastic tiles will be better for my 46 year old knees. Check out this video for this same basketball court with plastic tiles installed: kzhead.info/sun/bK6nZ7xvhadpl4k/bejne.html
nice court good work
very interesting\m/ where i live it's rural n just dirt so i might just pay my neighbor to grade the dirt with his tractor every so often lol\m/ gona buy a portable goal because of the sunset and sunrise\m/ nice video tho
I live in Houston too🤟🔥🔥
Aye Houston gang 🚀
Houston homies we can start a basketball club
Same
Bro I live in sugar Land planning to get land in Cleveland This video helped alot thanks
Hey neighbor! Good to hear that! Best wishes for your adventures in Cleveland!
Great vid ! wish the resolution was better
What a good price for everything!
Nice, I am planning to build one. Did the contractor made the wood frame and wire mesh ? What are the specs of the wire mesh?. Did you have any underlayment under concrete ? Thank You
I created the concrete forms to border the basketball court. The concrete contractors lay the rebars for the entire court. Yes there was an underlayment which is basically a weed barrier laid on top of bare ground dark what is we remove the grass.
Guess I'm missing the do it yourself part haha Great video but not what I was looking for.
Neat. Not the DIY I was expecting.
Hello sir I just installed 2 seperate gorillas over the past 6 months as I do concrete also. Both directions said make sure you slab is not connected to the concrete for basketball post. So he should of put a piece of expansion joint in-between where the 2 concrete meets. Also I install extra concrete around the pole so that way if the basketball hits in that area under rim it has less chance of hitting the corner of concrete and bounces somewhere far. But that's a big basketball court. He did a good job. I find it weird that the 55 inch Goliath I had to hurry like 20 percent of the pole as the 60 inch Goliath ignite was like your concept. It seems like burying a pole will be stronger but the 60 inch is anchored. Idk lol
I'm going to give this a shot on my own I'll let you know how it went
I am in SF, CA I wish my land was that big. LOL
You should move to Texas. Plenty of land to stretch out here.
Dude thank you for taking this video. I have one question, How many square meters is your garden?
My garden (backyard) is approximately 1850 square meters
@@DIYGEEKTEXAS Thank you for replying to my question and replying to the video you posted 1 year ago
This is what my parents did for me when I was a kid. See those edges...lots of turned ankles. Wish there was a way to angle it off
At X1.5 speed this is perfect! Great info!! Thx!!
Thanks for watching, you are right, should have been more brief or I should have talked faster Lol
We concreted the basket, but concretening the court seems hard and expensive even with a builder, but it’s fun and we still can play h.o.r.s.e with our neighbors in the summers and springs
@Mooses Kuimet I remember having to walk for miles just to play on a court when I was a kid. Having any kind of court is nice, concrete or just dirt. As long as it has a hoop. LOL
@@DIYGEEKTEXAS i have a court near my home but we have a basket in my cottage cuz you had to drive to the nearest court
You multiply the area(20 x 30) then with that number times it by the amount per sq ft and that’s your cost
I would hate to fall and scratch myself on the abrasive surface, but nice court overall.
I might be concerned at how thin the concrete is where the anchor for the rim bolts on. Would’ve been nice to have it a bit bigger so it can withstand the stresses.
I agree with you bigger is better. Mine was actually screwed up because it was not even centered right. However just want to let your the strength of the basketball pole comes from the 3 foot anchor buried inside the concrete.
Also, it is generally recommended that the foundation for the pole mount be a separate pour with a slight gap as the vibration from the goal with each shot will transfer into the larger, thinner slab and often crack it.
@@jordanpatel4919 Thanks for the tip and comment, never thought about that. You raised a good point. But I think being separated may also have its drawbacks such as the foundation for the pole may move away from the court. LOL
@@DIYGEEKTEXAS yeah, I think having it all in one pour and connected definitely makes it stronger and helps prevent the concrete from shifting throughout the years. There isn’t enough vibration to crack the concrete especially when it will be transferred 4ft into the ground. I literally just bought my hoop and will being have my concrete poured within the next 2 weeks. Awesome job on the video!
I highly recommend that you slope the edges or add grass, that's an ankle twist waiting to happen
@Fearbleeds "Sloping the Edges" is a great idea. I will do try to make a gradual slope using soil and grass to avoid tripping hazard and prevent twisted ankles. I will create another video to cover this "sloped edge" idea! Thanks for the great suggestion!
@@DIYGEEKTEXAS no problem. Any time I play somewhere I always look around and mKe sure there are no sudden edges or cracks. I've sprained my ankles too many Times to count... It's not fun
Essentially this video is about getting a concrete slab poured. 🤣
@mrvvolf well yes, but also letting people know you can get it done for about $4 per square foot.
Right DIY does not mean pay someone to do it.
Yeah but that's what a home made basketball court / goal is basically
I'm debating concrete or tar (black top). Overall it looks pretty clean.
I recommend concrete because it is stronger and will last much longer and less hot
It’s takes 9 minutes and 35 seconds before he tells you how much it costs.
Sorry I just want to make sure to explain what it is that I am telling everyone the cost of ...
Thanks
Lol
Good stuff👍🏿
Nice only thing I would have done different is the goal you should have got a mega slam..
@Erik G Yep 👍 you are right, i regret not spending a bit more money on the goal. Megaslam would be a better choice.
Why don’t you seal it with a dye for cement and then lay lines on it? I’m sure you wouldn’t notice the rained on portion at that point
I plan on doing something like this its worth it
I like it
I’m in New Jersey I’m doing 30 by 30 with metal plates for no cracking waiting for appraisal in few days can’t wait hope not that expensive
@Trucker Dave Nice size 30x30, please let us know how much it cost in New Jersey :-) Thanks
Did you ever get the lines painted? If so, how much did you pay? Im painting a custom bball court right now but much more elaborate. More so like a mural that just happens to be a court. Haha
is it big enough? I'm not sure just looking through your camera but I don't think you can draw a full 3 point line on it. Regardless it is nice to have something like that in your back yard. Good job
Yes it is big enough for College / NCAA 3-point line, but not the NBA 3-point line
Funny, I installed a similar court only its 25x25 and it was done exactly the same and my guy charged me 2500$ but he didn't use rebar. But the Goliath 54" was 800 here in Memphis... ? Any ideas on how to quiet the bouncing noise?
@william saulsberry Thanks for providing your basketball court's build numbers. Hmm not using rebar is disturbing, your contractor probably trying to save a couple hundred dollars, hopefully your basketball court will not crack without rebars. I bought my Goliath goal $400 because it bought from individual (OfferUp). To reduce the bouncing noise consider using sport court plastic floor tiles.
Well rebar really is necessary for something like this . Especially with the light weight that’s going to be on it . Driveways don’t have rebars and they handle tons of weights daily . Im sure your contracted used fiber mesh as a reinforcement (atleast I hope he did ) . But that will be plenty .
@@majoralpha1015 Yes, I am sure rebar are overkill for a basketball court, but we did use it anyways to prevent / minimize cracking etc...
@@majoralpha1015 You are right rebar are not necessary for basketball court, however it is not much more to add rebar and rebars do help keep the concrete together (not crack so easily).
Hello thank you for the video. We also live in Houston,TX and was wodering if you can provide the name of the company who did the concrete for you?
Javier with Quality Concrete (from Katy) 979-877-1309
I'm actually about to do the same thing. Except I'm not just pouring a basketball court but also a pool slab and porch slab. I'm forming it adding the gravel and rebar. My concrete guy is charging a dollar a sq ft. So I not a bad deal in my opinion.
Do you have puddles? How much slope do you have on concrete for water drainage?
Damn, I was trying cement my whole back yard. Found this video and you said you paid 3000 just for that slab.....😐 Well, those plans are out of the window 😂
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Did they charge and extra installing fee or did that go with the 3,000 for the cement?
@CantBe Clutch The concrete contractor did not charge extra, they just charge $3000 for the concrete. I installed the basketball ball goal anchor into the cement when they were pouring and my Son and I installed the basketball goal itself.
2 years later did the concrete break outside of the saw cuts? any chance for update video?
No, i have no crack at all
Too bad my parents have a garden in the backyard 🙃 this will be more useful lol jp
@Dominic Castro Tell your parents to check out Garden Tower so you can build your basketball court LOL
somebody is gonna break an ankle on the edge of that court.
THE SOLAR PANELS HOW MUCH DOES IT COST EACH MONTH, AND DO YOU SAVE A LOT MONEY, AND IS BEST TO HAVE THEM ON THE GROUND OR ON THE ROOF? NICE SET UP WITH THE PANELS
@winter Gardner I have around 30 panels running. It was a DIY solar panel project, I have a separate channel for DIY SOLAR: kzhead.info/tools/-eel6d8ghND3279SdRjoTw.html The panels saves me about $100 - $150 of electricity cost per month (I am in Texas and I pay around $0.11 per kwh with delivery fees)
@winter Gardner If you have ground space, it is much easier, cheaper and better/easier to maintain on the ground.
I am curious is the size of the basketball court 25 ft x 30 ft is a good choice?
@Haji Chaya For my basketball court size, 25' x 30' was my maximum size I can spare, but I was really trying to fit in the 3-point line and 25' x 30' does fit in the 3-point line.
We put the top of an oil barrel on a barn and painted a square on top
Only thing I'll do different is put the goal on the other side (opposite). Only reason I wouldn't want the ball to go into traffic. Just being cautious.
@MrRottweiller72 Thanks for your suggestion. Yes you are right about risk of having ball going into traffic. In my case there no issue because there is another 12 feet of grass on the other side of the fence because my lot is located at a curve (turn) where my lot is the corner of the curve. Thanks for your comment though... it makes good point!
how far is the hoop from the 3point line
Bro basketball court is trumping! Haha
Where do you live and how much is your house to have something like this in your backyard?
Picking the right to pour especcially in summer , especcially in Houston its always the heat , the rain , trafficc , how far is the plant how busy they are at the palant , 🙄the helper have to much coronas last night ..but its always fun .
@Juan jimenez Torres You must be from Houston? or lived in Houston before? Heat and humidity is for real a problem in Houston :-( but yes Coronas do help a lot LOL
What was the entire process the contractor did? Because I have a big yard but filled with grass and wanna know what to ask contractors what I want to do
I only did the measurement and marked the perimeter with wooden stakes. I also bought the basketball hoop ahead of time because the bottom of the hoop (the ANCHOR) need to be buried when the concrete is poured. My contractor removed the sod (they have a de-sodder machine which turned the grass into rolls - I think they resale the grass). They did the form and poured, etc..
That rough texture is gonna tear up basketballs and sneaker outsoles big time bro. Should’ve went smooth.
Where is Houstin Texas ? I’ve heard of Houston ..but never been to Houstin
Nice slab! You’re not supposed to have it leveled bc you want to create a slope so the rain water can flow and drain properly.
@Ariel you are right, I forgot to mention the basketball court slab is not 100% level, it is slanted very slightly for water to run off towards the 3-point line. Thanks for your comment.
@@DIYGEEKTEXAS thank you for a response. I just had mine built 35x30 for my kids and it’s still in the curing process. I watched your video a couple times before I decided to have one built for my kids. Thank you for posting it.
@@arielmason8375 Congratulations! I am sure your Kids will enjoy the basketball court. Thanks for watching.
@@arielmason8375 Congratulations, I am sure your Kids will enjoy the basketball court for many years. Thanks for watching.
You mind me asking what you do for living? Look like a successful man.
@Darth Vader I am a software developer full-time and real-estate investor/developer part-time. I am a workaholic though. I work & play 10 - 12 hours per day, everyday.
3400 is super cheap compared to in my area this is at least a 10k job in my area rn even more depending if pump needed and a bit bigger
Hi DIY, $4 per sqft is a great price. May I know where you are located?
I am in a suburb of Houston, TX called Katy, TX
Never put concrete directly on dirt (compact or not) it needs at least 4"-6" of substrate, especially on a large area like this it will settle and move unevenly.
@Joshua Smith Thanks for your input, are you suggesting we should have digged for footings (deep foundations) like as if we are building a home?
@@DIYGEEKTEXAS Hi there, no not footings. It is a full base usually made of clear crush (rock) or road base, when compacted it lock itself in and provides even sub-base for the slab. It is the weight of the slab itself plus water drainage that don't play well when directly on dirt.
Which concrete company did you use? I live in Katy and i am looking to add same backyard bball court like yours.
@shohoku81 My contractor is Art Mora, he works for large construction company but he does this work on the side, you can call him at (832) 790-3147
@@DIYGEEKTEXAS thanks. How did you rerout underground sprinklers? Did art mora do the sprinkler rerouting?
@@shohoku81 great question. I do not recommend re-routing your sprinkler heads, I would simply just cap them off. I recorded a separate video when capped off my sprinkler heads: kzhead.info/sun/f6ahgJGucH6Ke2w/bejne.html
I My HOA just denied adding a basketball court in my backyard. Did you have to go through hoa approval process?
Hey how much was the labor
I’m thinking about getting a 30 x 30 is that a good size can it fit the 3 point line
Yes 30’ is way enough, nba 3 point line is at 23’ 9” only. Where do you live?
@@DIYGEEKTEXAS Considering the 2' hoop overhang + ~1' distance from backboard to the center of the rim (starting point for the 23' 9" NBA measurement) I assume your 25' are not enough for an NBA 3point line right? I'm about to build a court and initially was thinking about 25' but I think I would go with 30'. Thanks for the video! Cheers from Argentina.
How is it holding up a year later?
Very nice court. Will the rough surface damage the basketball? Just curious
@Basement Artie Great question, we use outdoor / streetball basketball instead of indoor basketball. The concrete rough surface does scratch the ball but it is not bad. We had a new bad since we finish the basketball court about 9 months ago, the basketball still looks and feels great. Here is an example of ✅Spalding NBA Outdoor Street Basketball ✅: 👉 amzn.to/3aLlUCd
Is the 3000 dollars including the contractor's work? Or just for the materials? Great video!
@Redouane Elghazi $3400 includes material and labor, it even includes the basketball goal.
@@DIYGEEKTEXAS thanks!
You're lucky. In our area, it cost $7-8 per SF.
@romeoETmike where are you at?
That’s on the cheaper side in NE! Crazy prices!
Northwest Ohio its 10 a square foot
$7 in NC