Building a padel court
Britain went from 870 courts to 1,825 in eighteen months, and plenty of tennis clubs, golf clubs, schools and landowners are wondering whether they should be next. Here is what it costs, what planning involves, and how to compare quotes.
Costs
How much does a padel court cost?
Indicative UK costs from £71,000 for one outdoor court, including the base and lighting, and what pushes the price up.
PlanningPlanning permission for padel courts
Why you will need it, why noise and light matter, and what changes if homes are within 50 metres.
Next stepGet build quotes
Tell us about your site and we will put you in touch with UK padel court builders.
The short checklist
- Measure the site: one outdoor court needs about 20.8m by 10.8m once the foundation is included.
- Write a simple business plan: who will play, at what price, and how bookings will work.
- Budget, including VAT, fees, planning surveys and any canopy.
- Talk to your neighbours and a planning consultant early.
- Get a structural engineer to design the foundations and drainage, then tender to at least three builders on the same specification.
The steps follow the LTA's 2025 padel court construction guidance, which we summarise on the cost and planning pages.