Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - Alternatives to Pouring Concrete Slab for Basketball Court In Backyard

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julbox3134
03-19-03, 10:33 PM
My husband is wanting to have a large area in our backyard concreted in the area of my son's basketball hoop. He made some calls today and was quoted prices that are way more than we expected (anywhere from $800-$1200). Does anyone have any suggestions about something we could do that would hold up as well as be less expensive?

Frank99
03-19-03, 10:40 PM
Get some bids on having asphalt installed.
bungalow jeff
03-19-03, 10:41 PM
Frank99 is right, asphalt is much cheaper and common for public basketball courts.

julbox3134
03-19-03, 11:12 PM
Actually, he did that and it was even more expensive than concrete!
bungalow jeff
03-20-03, 06:22 AM
That makes no sense. How many bids did you get? Asphalt is much cheaper than concrete, hence all the asphalt driveways and roads.
Frank99
03-20-03, 11:14 AM
How is the access to your backyard, can you get a truck near there, it up or down a steep hill, is there a blacktop plant near you. get more bids on the asphalt, the price you got was because the guy didn't want to do it. blacktop should be 10 - 25% the price of concrete.
julbox3134
03-20-03, 04:55 PM
The area is 30 x 25 and asphalt quotes are around $800 and the concrete quotes are around $750. The ground has been leveled and the forms are up around the area as well. All they need to do is pour the concrete.
Frank99
03-20-03, 07:16 PM
That area gives you 750 sq. ft. they only want $1.00 per foot to pour the concrete, will it be 4" thick 4" stone base and mesh, if it is go for it.
Whats your location?
julbox3134
03-20-03, 09:38 PM
I live in Georgia. I guess we are going to have to nix the idea because we don't have that kind of money right now. I guess we need to find some alternatives until we can afford the real thing. Suggestions anyone?
Frank99
03-21-03, 08:06 AM
Cut the size in half, do an area which you can afford, use town parks.