Basketball court builder and resurfacing team

Schools and academy trusts, local councils, developers, leisure operators, sports clubs and homeowners with space for a private court.

Quoted price per project, usually from a few thousand pounds for a resurface to much more for a new build. Tendering for school and council work can bring a steady run of jobs.

• Groundworks or surfacing experience
• Estimating and pricing jobs
• Managing a small crew and subcontractors
• Health and safety on construction sites

• Public liability and employer's liability insurance, plus cover for plant and equipment
• Construction health and safety rules (such as CDM duties) may apply, check what applies to each job
• New courts may need planning permission, so clients should check with their local council
• Schools and councils often require accreditation, references and DBS or safeguarding checks
• Heavy equipment and materials mean big upfront costs, and payment can be slow on public contracts
• Check waste carrier registration if you remove old surfacing or spoil

Startup costs are typically around £15,000 to £60,000, depending on the equipment and materials you need. These are estimates. Heavy equipment means big upfront costs, and payment can be slow on public contracts, so plan your cash flow.

Monthly revenue is typically around £6,000 to £25,000, depending on the number and size of jobs you win. That is revenue, not profit. Slow payment on public contracts can affect your cash flow, so budget with care.

Check construction health and safety rules such as CDM duties for each job, and insurance including public liability and employer's liability. New courts may need planning permission, so clients should check with their council. Also check school accreditation, DBS and waste carrier requirements.