Padel court cost in the UK
The LTA publishes what it costs to build padel courts in Great Britain, by number of courts. These are its figures, as published, with what they include and what they leave out.
Courts, lighting and base
| Courts | Courts with lighting | Ring beam, base and drainage | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £36,000 | £35,000 | £71,000 |
| 2 | £70,000 | £78,000 | £148,000 |
| 3 | £100,000 | £110,000 | £210,000 |
| 4 | £128,000 | £140,000 | £268,000 |
A canopy over the courts
| Courts | Foundation and drainage | Canopy | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £25,000 | £50,000 | £75,000 |
| 2 | £40,000 | £95,000 | £135,000 |
| 3 | £50,000 | £130,000 | £180,000 |
| 4 | £60,000 | £160,000 | £220,000 |
Figures from LTA Padel (2025 guidance). The LTA notes that site conditions, the base design and local requirements change the final price. They are market references, not quotes.
Indoors: courts in an existing building
Inside a warehouse there is no ring beam or drainage, but the building has to be fitted out. The number of courts sets most of the budget, and it is rarely the floor area divided by 2,000 sq ft. With the LTA clearances:
| Building | Courts | Sq ft per court |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 sq ft | 2 | 5,000 |
| 15,000 sq ft | 4 | 3,800 |
| 25,000 sq ft | 6 | 4,200 |
| 30,000 sq ft | 8 | 3,800 |
What is not in the price of the courts
- The building: Buying or leasing it, which varies more from one area to another than anything else.
- Fitting out the building: Levelling or relaying the floor, removing what is there, fire separation and escape routes.
- What is not a court: Reception, changing rooms, toilets, storage and, if you want one, a café or social area.
- Building services: Heating or ventilation, fire protection and electrics, and lighting if it does not come with the courts.
- Design and consents: Planning permission, Building Regulations approval, and fees for the architect, engineer and acoustic consultant.
Quotes you can compare
Each builder quotes its own layout, so the quotes cannot be compared. With a dimensioned plan they all start from the same courts in the same place. In the planner you draw your building with its columns and real height, and at the end, if you like, we will get you up to 3 quotes from builders in your area on that plan. Designing is free, with no sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to build a padel court in the UK?
According to the LTA, one outdoor court with lighting costs about £36,000, and the ring beam, base and drainage add £35,000: £71,000 in total. Four courts come to £268,000.
How much does an indoor padel court cost?
Inside an existing building there is no ring beam or drainage, but there is the fit-out of the building itself. The courts with lighting are the LTA's £128,000 for four; the fit-out depends on the building and is the figure to get quoted.
How much does it cost to cover a padel court?
The LTA puts a canopy over one court at £75,000 with its foundation and drainage, and over four courts at £220,000.
How much space does a padel court need?
The court is 20 × 10 m, but with the access zone, 1.5 m between courts and a route to the exit, buildings from 12,000 to 60,000 sq ft work out at roughly 3,300 to 5,000 sq ft per court.
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