Turf Mission
We started TNT Turf because Houston families deserve better than losing weekends to mowing and watering. Our mission is simple, give you a lawn you can enjoy every day, all year long, without the work that usually comes with it.
Artificial Grass
Tennis Courts in Houston, TX
A cracked acrylic court sitting on Houston's gumbo clay keeps coming back for repair, and it stays shut after a storm until somebody squeegees it dry. We lay sand-dressed artificial grass tennis courts over a base built to drain, so the court plays sooner after rain and is easier on knees than concrete.
Professional
Tennis Court Turf Installation in Houston, TX
Most tennis courts around Houston sit on a rigid slab laid over shrink-swell coastal clay, the heavy soil people here call gumbo. That clay swells when it rains and pulls back when it dries, and the slab above it moves with the ground. It is why so many acrylic courts in Harris and Fort Bend counties end up on the same loop: crack repair, a recoat, a few good seasons, then crack repair again. Add Gulf Coast rain onto a surface that holds water on top and you lose court hours you have already paid for.
Sand-dressed artificial grass takes a different approach. We build the ground first and the surface second: excavation, a geotextile separation layer, a compacted crushed-aggregate base, laser grading to a true plane with a slight fall, and drainage tied to somewhere the water can actually go. The surface on top is a short, dense grass dressed with silica sand. Sand-dressed means the sand fills only part of the pile, so the fiber tips stand proud of the infill, and that is what gives the ball its skid and your feet a little slide. Lines are tufted in rather than painted. We work out of Spring Branch and cover Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, Waller and Liberty counties, from Katy and Cypress out to Sugar Land, Pearland and The Woodlands.
What Can I Expect From Tennis Court Turf in Houston?
A tennis court is 78 feet long. It is 27 feet wide for singles and 36 feet wide for doubles, and the net stands 3 feet 6 inches high at the posts. Those are the published governing-body figures and they do not change when you change the surface. An artificial grass court is marked to exactly the same lines a hard court is. The difference is that the lines are tufted into the carpet rather than painted on top, so they do not wear off the way paint does and nobody has to repaint them before a season.
More than the marked court. The lines alone cover a little over 2,800 square feet for a doubles court, but players run past them, so you need clear run-off behind both baselines and down both sides. Governing bodies publish a recommended minimum total playing area, and it is larger for tournament play than for club or family play. We check the current published recommendation against your actual site: the fence line, the tree cover, the fall of the ground and your deed restrictions. On a tight backyard lot the honest answer is sometimes a smaller recreational court, and we would rather say that at the measure than after you have committed to a layout.
It depends on which route you take, and there are three. You can patch the cracks and recoat the acrylic, which is the cheapest option and the one you repeat. You can leave the slab in place and lay artificial grass over it, which is the usual tennis court resurfacing job we get called for in Houston. Or you can take the whole thing out and rebuild the base, which is what a badly broken slab needs. Price tracks how much of the old court can stay: the state of the slab, how wide and how deep the cracks run, whether water still gets away from the court, and what you want around it. We look at the court you have before we quote, and the site walk is free.
With a routine, not a project. The surface gets brushed to keep the fibers standing up and the sand spread evenly, and the sand gets topped up as play pushes it around. Every so often the sand needs decompacting, because foot traffic packs it down and a packed court plays differently. Houston humidity and shade also grow moss and algae, so a court under trees needs treating and needs its leaves cleared before they break down into the pile. It adds up to a small, regular job. What you do not get is the crack repair and recoat cycle that an acrylic court on this soil keeps coming back for.
- 1.2M
- Sq Ft Installed
- 2,500+
- Happy Homes
- 30+ yrs
- Serving Houston
- 4.7
- Google Rating
Perfect For
Where an Artificial Grass Tennis Court Makes Sense.
These are the courts a grass surface suits. If your court is on this list, or you are pricing a new one, a sand-dressed surface gives you play time back without the crack repair loop that Houston clay keeps starting.
- Cracked Acrylic Courts
- Faded, Worn Surfaces
- Courts That Hold Water
- Racquet & Country Clubs
- HOA & Community Courts
- Apartment Amenity Courts
- Hotels & Resorts
- Backyard Tennis Courts
Our ProjectsFull Courts, Completed
Full Courts, Completed
Artificial Grass Tennis Courts Across Greater Houston
Serving homeowners, businesses, and property managers across Greater Houston with artificial turf built for our climate. From backyard putting greens and pet runs to courtyards, playgrounds, and commercial grounds, every install is measured on site, graded for drainage, finished by our own crew, and backed by a warranty we put in writing.
Memorial
A turf bocce lane, family lawns and stone-and-turf garden paths across Memorial properties in Houston.
Baseball Halo
A synthetic turf halo and cut-in team logo around a baseball infield, built to take cleats, drag mats and a full season of play.
Batting Cages
Artificial turf flooring through outdoor batting cages and pitching lanes, built to take spikes and machine wear.
Buffalo Speedway
A large open artificial turf lawn in front of a multi-family building on Buffalo Speedway in Houston.
Installation DayA Simple Process
A Simple Process
From Start to Finish.
Our proven installation process ensures every project is completed efficiently with exceptional attention to detail.
We strip the existing lawn and excavate down to a clean, stable sub-grade. Old roots, thatch, and loose topsoil all come out, because anything organic left behind will settle later and telegraph through the finished turf.
Flexible poly board is staked around the entire perimeter to lock the base in place. It holds your shape through curves and radii, keeps the aggregate from migrating into beds, and gives the turf a clean edge to be fastened to.
The first base layer goes down and is graded for drainage. This is the load-bearing course that carries foot traffic and keeps the surface from rutting, and it is where the finished contours of the yard are established.
A second, finer layer is screeded over the first to true the surface. Two layers instead of one is what separates a lawn that stays flat for years from one that dips and waves after the first wet season.
The base is plate-compacted to spec, then the turf is rolled out, allowed to relax, and cut to the yard. Seams are aligned to a single blade direction and joined so they disappear, and the turf is nailed off along every edge.
Silica infill is spread and worked in with a power broom, lifting every blade upright as it goes. Infill is what gives the lawn its ballast, its underfoot feel, and its ability to stand back up after traffic.
We do a final groom, clear the site, and walk the finished yard with you edge to edge. What you are left with is a lawn that looks cut every day of the year, with no mowing, watering, or seasonal brown-out.
Client WordsHouston’s Trusted
Houston’s Trusted
Artificial Turf Company
TNT Mission, Value, and Goals
Why Choose TNT Turf for Tennis Court Turf Installation?
TNT Turf is on a mission to transform Houston homes and businesses with premium synthetic turf, delivering lasting quality, honest service, and yards our customers are proud to look at everyday.
TNT Standard
Every yard we install gets measured twice, leveled right, and finished like it’s our own backyard. If a job isn’t done the right way, it’s not a job we’re willing to put our name on, plain and simple.
Green Goals
By 2030, we want to help turn 10,000 Houston backyards into low-water, low-maintenance green spaces. It’s our way of making Houston greener and more sustainable, giving families more time to enjoy their yards instead of maintaining them.
Our Promise to You
From your first quote to the final walkthrough, we keep pricing fair, communication honest, and show up when we say we will. It’s our way of making sure every customer feels taken care of, not just sold to.
Best Selling Turf
The TNT Turf Selection.
Explore a selection of our preferred artificial turf products, chosen for their appearance, durability, and performance across residential lawns, pet areas, playgrounds, and putting greens.
Best for ComfortPinnacle Soft 70
- Brand
- Tailor Made Grass
- Pile Height
- 1.7”
- Blade Color
- Field, Olive, Lime
Durability 90%View specs for Pinnacle Soft 70
Best for Luxury FeelPinnacle Soft 90
- Brand
- Tailor Made Grass
- Pile Height
- 1.75”
- Blade Color
- Field, Olive, Lime
Durability 85%View specs for Pinnacle Soft 90
Best for Children & PetsCali First Cut 75
- Brand
- Tailor Made Grass
- Pile Height
- 1.4”
- Blade Color
- Field Green, Tan, Apple
Durability 100%View specs for Cali First Cut 75
Best for Detailed WorkVelora Edge
- Brand
- Shawgrass
- Pile Height
- 1.625”
- Blade Color
- Field Green, Olive
Durability 95%View specs for Velora Edge
Best for AffordabilityNavigation Trek
- Brand
- Shawgrass
- Pile Height
- 1.625”
- Blade Color
- Field Green, Lime, Olive
Durability 90%View specs for Navigation Trek
Service AreasProudly Serving
Proudly Serving
Greater Houston Communities
- The Woodlands
- Katy
- Sugar Land
- Cypress
- Pearland
- Memorial
- River Oaks
- Bellaire
- League City
- Conroe
- Kingwood
- Missouri City
- Friendswood
- Richmond
Tennis Court Cost
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Tennis Court?
There is no single price for a court, because a new build on bare ground and a new surface over a slab you already own are two different jobs. Cost comes down to how much ground work the site needs, the turf and the sand you pick, and what goes around the court. We walk the site, look at what is already there, and put a real number in front of you before anything starts.
Nobody can price a court off a map, because on Houston clay the money goes into the base and the drainage before it goes anywhere near the carpet. We measure on site, tell you the real number before any work starts, and the site walk is free. If your plan has more than one surface on it, our sports fields and courts page covers everything else we build.
Book a Free Site WalkWhat drives your number
- A new build on bare ground, or a new surface over the court you already have
- Excavation, base depth, laser grading, and the drainage the ground actually needs
- The turf itself: pile height, fiber type, and the grade of sand it is dressed with
- Court size, run-off space, and whether you are fitting one court or more than one
- Net posts and net system, court curb, and edge restraint around the perimeter
- Fencing, wind screens, and lighting if you want the court used after dark
- Line layout, including pickleball lines overlaid on the tennis court
Grass vs Hard Court vs Clay
Artificial Grass vs Hard Court and Clay: Which Tennis Surface Suits Houston?
It depends on who plays on your court. Sand-dressed artificial grass plays low and quick, with more skid off the bounce than clay and footing that lets you slide a little into a shot. It is softer than acrylic over concrete, so it is easier on knees and ankles, and it drains through the surface instead of holding a puddle. If your players are training for hard-court tournaments, acrylic is still the right surface for them, and we will tell you so rather than sell you a court that does not suit your members.
- Water drains through the surface, so the court comes back sooner after a storm
- Softer underfoot than acrylic over concrete, which is easier on knees and ankles
- No rigid slab to crack, so gumbo clay moving under the court matters far less
- Clay plays slower and bounces higher, but it washes out in rain and needs daily work
- Hard court is still the better pick for anyone training for hard-court events
Court Lifespan & Upkeep
How Long Does an Artificial Grass Tennis Court Last?
Service life is measured in hours played and hours in the sun, not years on a calendar. A club court booked from morning until the lights go off wears far faster than a backyard court used at weekends. Fiber quality, UV stability, and how well the court is brushed and topped up with sand decide most of the rest, and the system is backed by the manufacturer's warranty. The real difference is what you are not doing: there is no rigid slab cracking on Houston clay and coming back for repair every few years.
Brushing and Sand
Regular brushing keeps the fibers upright and the sand spread evenly across the court. Sand gets topped up as play moves it around, which is what holds the pace and the footing steady.
Decompaction and Cleaning
Foot traffic packs the sand down over time, so it gets lifted and loosened again. Leaves come off before they rot into the pile, and shaded courts get treated for the moss and algae Houston humidity brings.
No Crack Repair Cycle
Shrink-swell gumbo clay lifts and drops whatever sits on it. A rigid slab cracks. A carpet over a compacted aggregate base flexes with the ground, so the money goes into routine upkeep instead of repeat repairs.
Related ServicesPast the Tennis Court
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FAQFrequently asked,
Frequently asked,
clearly answered.
How long does an installation take?
Most residential projects are complete in 2–4 days. Larger commercial installs typically take 1–2 weeks.
What is included in your warranty?
Every install carries the manufacturer's product warranty against fading and wear, plus our own workmanship coverage on seams, edging, and base. Full terms come with your proposal.
Is artificial turf safe for pets and children?
Yes. We install lead-free, non-toxic turf over a permeable base that drains quickly, and we can add an antimicrobial infill for pet areas to keep odours down.
How much maintenance does artificial turf need?
A rinse now and then and an occasional cross-brush of the high-traffic paths. No mowing, no watering, no fertiliser, and no seasonal brown-out.
Will the turf get too hot in the Houston sun?
Turf runs warmer than a natural lawn in direct sun. We specify cooler yarn and lighter infill where a yard gets full afternoon exposure, and a quick rinse brings the surface temperature straight back down.
How much does an artificial turf installation cost?
Pricing depends on square footage, the turf you choose, and how much prep the site needs. We measure on site and give you a fixed written quote before any work starts.