The city often requires revisions to drawings and submittals, which can be time-consuming. It takes us up to a week internally to get the necessary information together for the submission. City review times can range from 10 to 14 days, during which you may not hear much from us, as there’s often no new information to share while we await city updates.
We often must submit revisions that push us into the review cycle again for another 10 to 14 days. Please be patient, as we are fully at the mercy of the city during this part of the process.
If you are part of a Homeowners Association (HOA), please ensure you handle all communication and secure any necessary approvals before we begin.
Site Preparation and Base Dirt Delivery: Base dirt for the concrete pad will typically be delivered a day or two before any work begins and will be placed on or near the driveway or near the court in most cases. Along with the base dirt, other materials such as cables, rebar, and any nets, goals, or lights may also be delivered during this time. These materials will remain on-site until the pad is poured and the project progresses. Once the pour is complete, we will often haul off any remaining base dirt or excavated soil within a few days.
Active Construction Zone: Once we start, please keep in mind that the site will be an active construction zone. The pad size can be substantial, and there will be significant earthmoving. Heavy equipment will be driven on existing surfaces, including driveways, sidewalks, or paved areas, which may result in damage. Additionally, trash and debris may be left around the job site during the construction process. While we will make every effort to clean up the site, some materials may remain until a full cleanup is performed.
Despite careful maneuvering, heavy equipment will also leave tire impressions on grassy areas or cause chipping along concrete edges of sidewalks and driveways. Additionally, the movement of machinery can sometimes disturb soil, affecting landscaping or garden beds. Dust and debris generated during construction may settle on surrounding surfaces, including patios, windows, pools, and outdoor furniture.
High Traffic Volume: There will be many vehicles, trucks, equipment, and people present on the days of construction, sometimes up to 20 individuals. Vehicles may be parked on your property or the street, potentially creating an annoyance to neighbors and the client. It is the client’s responsibility to inform neighbors of the work taking place and the temporary disruption it may cause.
Protecting Decorative Items: Decorative items such as garden ornaments, potted plants, and yard art are also at risk of incidental contact or displacement during construction activities. Even with care, machinery may shift or topple delicate items near the work zone.
Plants and Trees: Vegetation, like shrubs or tree branches, may experience contact, bending, or damage. We encourage you to temporarily relocate valuable or fragile outdoor decor during the project to help preserve its condition.
Weather Impacts: Weather may also affect the site, potentially creating muddy conditions, ruts, damage to grass, and areas where water may pool.
Depending on the slope of the land, there may be a step up to the court or down into the court area. This design ensures proper water drainage to prevent water from flowing over the court itself.
Additional Concrete or Walls: If additional concrete or a retaining wall is required and was not part of the original plan, a change order may be necessary to cover the added work and materials.
Delays and rescheduling are common on almost every project and each part of the project due to factors beyond our control, particularly with concrete delivery schedules. If delays arise, we’ll keep you informed, but please be aware that rescheduling is to be expected.
Our crews may also arrive a bit later in the day, as they may need to pick up materials or wait on other parties. We’re always aware of where our crews are and what they’re working on, so if they need to leave or adjust timing, rest assured that they’re staying focused and working hard to keep the project moving smoothly.
After pouring, the concrete requires an initial curing period of 24 hours, during which no people, animals, or objects should enter the area where the pad has been poured. This ensures the integrity of the surface and prevents any premature damage.
The concrete will require 28-30 days to fully cure before we can proceed with surfacing. During this period, the concrete will undergo stress on post-tension courts, and we may install goals, lighting, and fencing as appropriate.
Please ensure that the construction zone remains undisturbed during the curing process for the best results.
For projects involving post-tension slabs, a third-party contractor specializing in tensioning the cables will visit the site approximately seven (7) days after the pour to perform the tensioning process.
Any mid-project changes, such as additional requests or modifications to the original scope of work, will require a formal change order.
Change orders will outline the specific changes, associated costs, and adjustments to the project timeline, if applicable.
Approval and Payment: Change orders must be approved and paid in full immediately upon approval. Work related to the change order will not proceed until payment is received.
We will call 811 to locate utility lines before starting; however, 811 only marks public utility lines coming into the property. Private lines, such as irrigation systems, septic systems, gas, electrical, water, and internet cables, are typically not marked.
Internet lines, in particular, are often only a few inches deep and may not be well-marked. Additionally, there could be outdated lines from previous owners or services in the area, increasing the chance of encountering an unmarked line.
It is not uncommon for us to hit one of these shallow lines. If this occurs, you will need to contact your internet provider, who will typically run a new line within 24 to 72 hours and bury it at a later time. Any repairs or relocations for these unmarked private lines are the client’s responsibility to manage and cover financially.
Septic system work is not the responsibility of the contractor. If septic-related work is required, please consult a specialist.
For irrigation systems, if you’ve purchased an irrigation package from us, we will handle any necessary rerouting of the lines. If not, it will be the client’s responsibility to coordinate with their irrigation contractor for any required adjustments.
Your irrigation contractor should pull the lines before we start (make them dead) and then plan to do any rerouting at least 72 hours after the pour is completed.
During construction, irrigation systems need to be turned off, as they will not be functional throughout the process. Any lines located under the court area will be cut, and we will mark the entry and exit points for irrigation contractors to reconnect after construction.
After the color surface is applied, it requires 72 hours to fully cure. During this time, please keep all animals and children away from the area to allow the surface to set properly. Additionally, ensure that any irrigation systems are turned off the day before we arrive and remain off throughout the 72-hour curing period. It is okay if it rains or if the surface gets wet during curing; this will simply extend the cure time.
After curing, you may notice tool marks or swirl lines from the finishing process; this is normal and part of the product’s characteristics. These marks may fade over time but could remain lightly visible. This is not a defect but an inherent feature of the material.