How Long Does It Take to Build a Padel Court?

By the Padel Craft USA team · Published Oct 26, 2026 · 3 min read

The short version: permits are usually the longest part. Our courts are delivered 1 week after the order if in stock and 6 weeks if not, counted from the order date to your site. Installation is scheduled separately and depends on your base, the number of courts and the weather.

"How long will it take?" is the question we hear right after "how much?". The honest answer is that a padel court is built in stages, and only some of them are in the supplier's hands.

The stages

Site details and quote. You send your location, the number of courts and the court type. We send a written quote for your state.
Engineering and permits. Drawings reflect local wind, snow and seismic loads, and the city reviews them. This depends entirely on your jurisdiction. See permits and zoning.
Order, production and delivery. Delivery takes 1 week if the court is in stock and 6 weeks if not, counted from the order date to the project site. Installation is not included in that time and should be planned in advance.
Site preparation. The base, drainage and electrical supply must be ready before installation. This can run alongside production.
Installation. The structure goes up, glass is set and turf is laid. The time depends on how many courts you have, whether the base is ready, and the weather.
Handover. You check the court and start playing.

What slows projects down

Starting permits late.
A base that is not flat or not ready when the court arrives.
Changing court type after ordering.
Power and conduit that nobody scheduled.
Covers, which are produced for your location and add their own engineering and lead time.

How to save time

Choose the court type early. Compare them on our specifications page.
Ask for a written schedule that names who is responsible for each stage.
Prepare the base while the court is in production.
Book your electrician early.
Confirm the delivery address and access for the truck.

For what the whole project includes, read about turnkey installation. For planning the site, see how to plan and design a padel court.

Talk to us about your project

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to build a padel court?

It depends on permits, your base and the number of courts. Our delivery time is 1 week if the court is in stock and 6 weeks if not, counted from the order date to your site, and installation is scheduled separately.

What takes the longest?

Usually engineering and permits, which depend on your city or county. Starting them early shortens the whole project.

Can site work happen while the court is being made?

Yes. The base, drainage and electrical work can run alongside production if the schedule is planned in advance.

Do covers add time?

Yes. Covers are produced for your location and need their own engineering, so mention them at the start.

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