We build outdoor and indoor volleyball courts turnkey — from subbase and drainage to the net system. Current unit prices by surface type and the full dimensional standards are below.
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In 2026, the turnkey unit cost of an outdoor volleyball court ranges from 190 – 3.300 ₺/m² depending on the surface system chosen. A standard court with an 18 × 9 m playing area and a 3 m free zone on every side means a 24 × 15 m footprint — that is 360 m² of surfaced area.
The table below shows the unit price per surface system together with the total for a 360 m² reference court. The most common omission in this industry is quoting a price without stating the area it covers; here the area is fixed on every row, so the systems can be compared like for like.
| Surface system | Unit price | Total for 360 m² | Service life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard acrylic | 190 – 390 ₺/m² | 68.400 – 140.400 ₺ | 8 – 10 years |
| Cushioned acrylic | 210 – 620 ₺/m² | 75.600 – 223.200 ₺ | 10 – 12 years |
| Synthetic turf (20–26 mm) | 1.100 – 1.600 ₺/m² | 396.000 – 576.000 ₺ | 8 – 10 years |
| EPDM / tartan | 2.400 – 3.300 ₺/m² | 864.000 – 1.188.000 ₺ | 12 – 15 years |
| PVC / polyurethane | 900 – 2.500 ₺/m² | 324.000 – 900.000 ₺ | 10 – 15 years |
| Indoor hardwood floor | 1.500 – 7.500 ₺/m² | 540.000 – 2.700.000 ₺ | 20 – 30 years |
| Resurfacing over an existing floor | 450 – 900 ₺/m² | 162.000 – 324.000 ₺ | — |
The surface covering is only one item in the total. The scenarios below show typical totals for a 360 m² outdoor court, including subbase, equipment and labour.
270.000 – 400.000 ₺
Standard acrylic over an asphalt base, basic LED lighting, no perimeter fencing.
450.000 – 750.000 ₺
Cushioned acrylic over a reinforced concrete slab, 4 m perimeter fence, LED floodlighting.
1.100.000 – 1.700.000 ₺
Fully drained subbase, EPDM/tartan surface, perimeter fence, competition-level lighting, provision for seating.
550.000 – 1.600.000 ₺
Unit cost for an indoor structure: 900 – 4.500 ₺/m²
The items below are for a 360 m² reference court. Those marked optional sit outside the core scope and can be removed to suit your budget.
Ground preparation and subbase
180.000 – 260.000 ₺Excavation, fill, drainage, plant-mix base or crushed-stone blockage plus mechanically stabilised layer, asphalt or reinforced concrete slab.
Posts and net system
18.000 – 45.000 ₺Galvanised steel posts on concrete anchors, adjustable mechanism, net and antennae to TVF/FIVB standard.
Line marking
6.000 – 15.000 ₺5 cm wide lines in acrylic-based paint, attack line and service zone markings.
Lighting Optional
18.000 – 60.000 ₺LED floodlights, poles, cabling and power supply. 300 lux is sufficient for training.
Perimeter fencing Optional
90.000 – 180.000 ₺Minimum 4 m height, 60 × 2.00 mm main posts, 50 × 50 × 3.50 mm PVC-coated mesh.
Tell us your dimensions and preferred surface; we will send an item-by-item written quote within 24 hours.
Ask for an Exact Figure for Your CourtChoose your court type, dimensions and surface system to see an estimated cost range based on 2026 unit prices.
Area to be surfaced: 360 m² · playing court + free zone
VAT excluded and not binding. Surface, subbase, posts-and-net and line marking are included; lighting and perimeter fencing are added according to your selection. The final price is set in a written quote after the site survey.
The unit prices behind this calculator are derived from 2026 quotations by contractors who actually build courts. Content farms and price-comparison pages were deliberately excluded as sources: those pages publish figures roughly six times the real cost for acrylic surfaces and never state the area being covered. In our table the area is fixed on every row, so the systems can be compared like for like.
Surface covering, subbase and drainage, the post-net-antenna set and line marking are included in every scenario. Lighting and perimeter fencing are added optionally. Selecting an indoor court adds the building structure as a separate item. Not included: land cost, permit and design fees, changing rooms and seating structures, electricity connection.
On firm, level ground the real figure usually lands near the lower end of the range. Grade correction, rock encountered during excavation, demolition of existing concrete, or access too narrow for machinery push it toward the upper end. These three factors can only be seen during the site survey — which is why the calculator gives a range rather than a single number.
Two courts of the same size can differ by a factor of two. These are the six factors that create the gap.
This is the single biggest cost driver. If there is a sound concrete slab that can be surfaced directly, the subbase cost all but disappears. On bare soil, excavation, fill, drainage, crushed-stone blockage and a stabilised layer all come into play — that alone can reach a third of the total budget.
There is up to a tenfold difference per square metre between standard acrylic and EPDM/tartan. The surface covering makes up roughly 35 to 45 per cent of the total cost. Acrylic is enough for low-intensity school courts, while club and competition courts call for systems with high impact absorption.
The 18 × 9 m playing court is fixed; what changes is the free zone. With the standard 3 m free zone the total is 360 m²; at international competition dimensions (5 m at the sidelines, 6.5 m at the end lines) it rises to 532 m². That is roughly a 48 per cent increase in surfaced area.
An indoor court brings steel structure and roofing into scope. In volleyball this gap is wider than in football: because at least 7 m of clear height above the playing court is mandatory, the structure has to be taller and heavier.
A perimeter fence at least 4 m high is effectively mandatory outdoors, since it keeps the ball on the court; seating, referee stand, scoreboard and windbreak netting are optional. The correct unit for lighting is lux, not watts: at least 300 lux at the surface is enough for training, while official competition conditions call for 2,000 lux. That gap directly drives the number of luminaires, the pole height and the electrical supply.
Site access, material haulage and crew accommodation vary by region. In Ankara and neighbouring provinces the transport item is low; in distant provinces and at high altitude both logistics and the working calendar feed into the cost.
A volleyball playing court is a rectangle measuring 18 × 9 m, surrounded by a free zone at least 3 m wide on every side. The free playing space above it must be at least 7 m high, measured from the playing surface.
The standard size, sufficient for training and local competition. Most school, housing-estate and municipal courts are built to this size.
Calculate with this sizeA widened free zone. The FIVB competition standard calls for 6.5 m at the end lines, which brings the total to 589 m².
Calculate with this sizeThe Ministry of Education school-yard size. Suitable for lessons and training, not for official competition.
Calculate with this sizeThe playing court only. No match can be played without a free zone; this size makes sense only for training in a confined space.
Calculate with this sizeBeach volleyball. The playing court is 16 × 8 m and the sand must be at least 40 cm deep.
Calculate with this sizeThe values below are taken from the FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028 as published by the Turkish Volleyball Federation. Court design is based on these dimensions. The one thing that cannot be corrected afterwards is a shortage of space: the surface can be renewed, the net replaced, the lighting upgraded — but if there is no room for the free zone, the court is permanently outside competition use.
| Dimension | Standard | FIVB World and Official Competitions |
|---|---|---|
| Playing court | 18 × 9 m | 18 × 9 m |
| Free zone | At least 3 m on every side | 5 m at the sidelines · 6.5 m at the end lines |
| Total court area | 24 × 15 m (360 m²) | 31 × 19 m (589 m²) |
| Free playing space | At least 7 m above the surface | At least 12.5 m |
| Warm-up area | — | Approximately 3 × 3 m, outside the free zone |
| Line width | 5 cm | 5 cm, white |
| Attack line | 3 m behind the centre line | Plus a 1.75 m broken extension on each side |
The correct unit for lighting is lux, not watts. Watts tell you only how much energy a fixture consumes; they say nothing about how much light reaches the surface. Two fixtures of the same wattage produce very different lux on court if the beam spread and the pole height differ. Because tracking the ball in the air is critical in volleyball, even light distribution and the prevention of glare matter more than the total wattage. Under the rules no match is played when the ambient temperature falls below 10 °C; that is why heating is not an optional line item when an indoor court is designed.
Minimum illuminance for a training court
Illuminance for FIVB official competition
Lowest ambient temperature for play
Unobstructed height above the playing court
The playing court is fixed in every type; what changes the total area is the free zone. Design follows whichever type your plot can take — cutting into the free zone is the one irreversible decision that puts a court outside competition use.
| Court type | Playing court | Total area | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard court | 18 × 9 m | 24 × 15 m (360 m²) | Training and local competition |
| Widened | 18 × 9 m | 28 × 19 m (532 m²) | 5 m free zone on all four sides |
| FIVB official competition | 18 × 9 m | 31 × 19 m (589 m²) | 5 m at the sides, 6.5 m at the ends |
| School yard (Ministry of Education) | 18 × 9 m | 22 × 13 m (286 m²) | Lessons and training; not competition compliant |
| Beach volleyball | 16 × 8 m | 22 × 14 m (308 m²) | Free zone 3 – 6 m |
The most common system on outdoor volleyball courts is acrylic coating; it is applied over an asphalt or concrete base, is economical, and gives crisp line definition. On courts used for heavy training, cushioned acrylic or EPDM/tartan is chosen for impact absorption, while indoor halls favour hardwood.
Choosing a surface is not a preference on its own; it follows from how intensively the court will be used. A school court used three hours a week and a court hosting club training do not carry the same system. Each system is explained separately below, and all of them are compared in a single table at the end. The prices cover the covering system only; the substructure is not included.
| Surface system | Location | Life (years) | Maintenance load | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard acrylic | Outdoor | 8 – 10 | Low — washing and line refresh | 190 – 390 ₺/m² |
| Cushioned acrylic | Outdoor | 10 – 12 | Low — washing and line refresh | 210 – 620 ₺/m² |
| Synthetic turf (20–26 mm) | Outdoor | 8 – 10 | Medium — brushing and infill top-up | 1.100 – 1.600 ₺/m² |
| EPDM / tartan | Outdoor and indoor | 12 – 15 | Low — washing | 2.400 – 3.300 ₺/m² |
| PVC / polyurethane | Outdoor and indoor | 10 – 15 | Low — damp cleaning | 900 – 2.500 ₺/m² |
| Indoor hardwood floor | Indoor | 20 – 30 | Medium — varnish and humidity control | 1.500 – 7.500 ₺/m² |
| Resurfacing over an existing floor | Outdoor and indoor | — | Depends on the existing system | 450 – 900 ₺/m² |
A system of primer, filler and two coloured acrylic coats applied over an asphalt or reinforced concrete slab. What makes it the most used outdoor solution is not cost but its balance of durability: it resists UV, dries quickly after rain, and takes line marking cleanly. Most school yards, housing-estate courts and municipal courts are built this way.
It carries the same upper build-up as standard acrylic; the difference is an elastic rubber interlayer laid beneath the colour coats. That layer takes part of the landing and jumping load. Because a volleyball player jumps and lands continuously, impact absorption matters far more here than on a five-a-side pitch — which is why cushioned systems come to the fore in volleyball.
A cast-in-place EPDM granule system with a polyurethane binder. The surface familiar from athletics tracks is used in volleyball as well. It offers the highest impact absorption of any outdoor solution, and because the colour pigment is in the granule itself, it fades far more slowly than painted systems. Against that, its cost per square metre is several times that of acrylic.
Either a multi-layer PVC sports floor supplied in rolls, or a cast-in-place polyurethane system. Indoors it is the alternative to hardwood; ball bounce and slip resistance are defined by measurable values. It can be used outdoors too, but a UV-resistant type must be specified.
Solid timber boards laid over a system of battens and elastic pads that provide the spring. It is the standard for official competition halls. Its service life is a multiple of the other systems, and it can be sanded and re-varnished many times over — which is how its high initial cost is repaid over the long run.
Not an ideal surface for volleyball, but it is chosen when five-a-side football, basketball and volleyball will share the same area. If it is to be used for volleyball, the pile height should be kept low and the infill reduced — tall pile makes the ball bounce unpredictably.
Prefabricated rubber tile or roll is the quick solution over an existing sound concrete slab. It finishes faster than a cast system and a damaged area can be replaced piece by piece. In volleyball it is used mainly for training and multi-purpose areas.
Power-trowelled concrete is the base a covering is laid on; it is not a finished playing surface. On a court played directly on concrete there is no impact absorption at all, the surface friction injures players, and painted lines do not last a season. The job of the concrete is to give a level, load-bearing base.
Tell us your intensity of use and your budget; we will show you with figures which system pays for itself on your court.
Let Us Choose the Right Surface TogetherAn acrylic volleyball court is not a single coat of paint. The cross-section below shows the layers applied from the base up to the surface.
Excavation, mechanically stabilised fill and drainage. A base that holds water finishes any system quickly.
Asphalt or reinforced concrete slab. Asphalt needs 10–15 days of curing.
Levelling filler and acrylic primer; this layer provides the adhesion.
Two coats of coloured acrylic and 5 cm white line marking.
An outdoor volleyball court is completed in 25–30 days and suits seasonal use; an indoor court takes 45–60 days because it needs a steel structure and a roof, and is used twelve months a year. In volleyball the most critical condition for an indoor court is at least 7 m of unobstructed height above the playing area.
There are three common solutions for indoor courts. Lattice truss systems are the most economical and span the opening without columns. Arched structures are preferred for wide spans because they distribute load more evenly. Membrane roofs stand out for their light weight and natural light transmission; they markedly reduce the need for interior lighting during daylight hours. All three can be clad with sandwich panel, trapezoidal sheet or PVC membrane.
On an indoor court most of the cost is the superstructure, not the surface. Steel structure, roof cladding, side elevations and erection labour can make up more than half the total. And because the surface system is usually hardwood or PVC, the unit price is higher than outdoors as well.
An outdoor volleyball court is completed in ten stages, in 25–30 days on average. Indoor courts take 45–60 days because the steel structure and roof are added.
The durations below assume a single court built under standard conditions. Weather, ground condition and permit processes can extend the calendar. On courts where acrylic is laid over asphalt, the curing period is part of the calendar and cannot be shortened.
The site is inspected on the ground; level differences, the bearing capacity of the existing ground, the direction of water run-off and the surrounding conditions are measured. The intended use (school, club, housing estate, municipality) and the expected intensity of use become clear at this stage. Whether the area is sufficient is decided here — and that is the one thing that cannot be corrected later.
Court layout, dimensions, surface system, drainage solution, lighting calculation and equipment list are turned into a written specification, item by item. The quotation is issued against that specification, so which items are included and which are not is clear from the start.
The court area is levelled and compacted. A fall of roughly 0.7 per cent is given so surface water drains away. Depending on ground conditions, 10 cm of gravel blinding and 15 cm of mechanically stabilised base are laid, or a plant-mix base is applied. The drainage pipe is run towards the point where water will be taken off the site.
A reinforced ring beam 20 × 40 cm is cast around the court. The beam is the load-bearing frame that stops the covering lifting at its edges. After the mesh-reinforced concrete is poured, the surface is finished with a power trowel.
On courts that will receive acrylic, 5 cm of fine asphalt is laid; for thicker build-ups, 5–10 cm of binder course plus 5–8 cm of wearing course is preferred. After asphalt, a curing period of 10–15 days is mandatory; a covering applied without waiting cracks within a short time.
Depending on the chosen system, primer, filler and colour coats are applied in sequence. Each layer is laid only after the previous one has dried. On EPDM and polyurethane systems the mix is prepared on site and cast in place with a trowel. Application temperature and humidity are decisive at this stage.
White lines 5 cm wide, to TVF and FIVB standard, are set out in acrylic-based paint. The centre line, attack lines, service zone markings and boundary lines are applied with templates. Lines must be a light colour, distinct from both the surface and the free zone.
Galvanised steel posts 2.55 m high are fixed on concrete anchors, positioned 0.50–1 m outside the sideline. The adjustable mechanism allows the net to be set at 2.43 m for men and 2.24 m for women. If perimeter fencing is required, 60 × 2.00 mm main posts are erected and 50 × 50 × 3.50 mm PVC-coated mesh is fitted.
LED floodlights are positioned so the calculated lux figure is achieved at every point of the court. Pole height and beam spread are chosen to prevent glare. The panel, cabling and earthing are completed; the lighting is commissioned and measured at surface level.
Before handover the court is measured against the rule book, item by item: playing court 18 × 9 m, line width 5 cm, attack line 3 m from the centre line, net height 2.43 m for men and 2.24 m for women, with no more than 2 cm difference between the two ends. The surface is hosed to check for standing water. Every shortcoming found goes onto a written list, and no handover takes place until it is closed. The court is handed over with its maintenance instructions and warranty document.
Tell us the location and size of your court; we will give you a survey date this week.
Let Us Measure Your SiteA volleyball court needs at least 300 lux at the playing surface for training and 2,000 lux for official competition. The perimeter fence should be a minimum of 4 m high, and the net posts 2.55 m high, set 0.50–1 m outside the sideline.
A lighting design starts from the lux figure; watts only tell you the energy consumption. The illuminance measured at the surface depends as much on pole height, beam spread and the number of luminaires as it does on the power of the fixture. Because tracking the ball in the air matters in volleyball, even light distribution and the prevention of glare are critical.
at least 300 lux
Required illuminance
500 – 750 lux
Required illuminance
at least 2,000 lux
Required illuminance
Posts should be 2.55 m high, preferably adjustable, and positioned 0.50–1 m outside the sideline. An adjustable mechanism lets the same court be used at both men’s (2.43 m) and women’s (2.24 m) height; on school and club courts this is a practical necessity. The net is 1 m wide and 9.5–10 m long, formed of 10 cm black square mesh. Along its top edge runs a 7 cm band of double-layer white canvas containing the elastic cable that holds the tension. The side bands measure 5 cm × 1 m and count as part of the net. The antennas are fibreglass rods 1.80 m long and 10 mm in diameter; their upper 80 cm is marked with 10 cm red-and-white stripes and defines the side limits of the crossing space.
On outdoor courts a perimeter fence is effectively mandatory because it keeps the ball on the court. Common practice is 60 × 2.00 mm main posts, three rows of industrial tube rails and 50 × 50 × 3.50 mm PVC-coated mesh. Minimum height is 4.00 m; in windy areas and on courts next to a road it can be raised to 6 m. The posts are protected with one coat of cellulosic primer and two coats of RAL 6005 green.
A beach volleyball playing court is 16 × 8 m — 2 m shorter and 1 m narrower than the indoor court. The free zone must be at least 3 m on every side. Net height is the same as indoor volleyball: 2.43 m for men, 2.24 m for women.
A beach volleyball court needs a completely different substructure from a hard-surface court. What decides the result is not the sand but the drainage underneath it.
Sand depth must be at least 40 cm; that is the minimum needed so a player landing from a jump never touches the hard base. The sand must be washed, screened, free of sharp edges and free of stones, with a grain size preferably in the 0.2–1 mm band. Sea sand is not used directly because it carries salt. Geotextile fabric is laid under the sand and a drainage layer beneath that, so rainwater is carried away instead of being held in the sand. Beach courts built without proper drainage stay unusable for days after rain.
From the bottom up the order is: compacted natural ground, 15–20 cm of drainage gravel, geotextile fabric, then 40 cm of sand. The geotextile does two jobs at once — it stops the gravel mixing into the sand and it lets water pass downwards. A kerb 20–30 cm high is run around the court; without it the sand spreads into the surroundings within the first year and the depth drops below 30 cm.
Net height is the same as indoors: 2.43 m for men, 2.24 m for women. The posts sit on concrete anchors buried in the sand and are padded. Unlike an indoor court, a beach court has no attack line and no centre line; it is bounded only by the four boundary lines, and those lines are formed with 5–8 cm wide coloured webbing rather than paint. The webbing is anchored at the corners, never left loose in the sand.
| Item | Indoor volleyball | Beach volleyball |
|---|---|---|
| Playing court | 18 × 9 m | 16 × 8 m |
| Free zone | at least 3 m | at least 3 m |
| Total area | 24 × 15 m — 360 m² | 22 × 14 m — 308 m² |
| Attack line | Yes (3 m from the centre line) | None |
| Net height | 2.43 / 2.24 m | 2.43 / 2.24 m |
| Surface | Acrylic, hardwood, PVC, EPDM | Washed sand, min. 40 cm |
| Boundary lines | Painted | Coloured webbing and corner anchors |
Let us measure sand depth, drainage and available space on site; for hotel and resort projects we plan the build schedule with you.
Request a Site Survey for Your Beach CourtWho will use the court, and how often, decides the surface system, the equipment list and the budget directly. Below are our recommendations for the six types of use we meet most often.
Space in school yards is usually limited. The Ministry of Education’s school-yard planning principles define the volleyball area as 9 × 18 m internally and 13 × 22 m overall, and recommend orienting the court north–south so the sun stays out of the players’ eyes. Because use is heavy and largely unsupervised, durability comes first; standard acrylic or cushioned acrylic is the most suitable answer.
On public projects, compliance with the technical specification and documented material quality are decisive. Multi-purpose use is often requested; volleyball lines can be marked on the same surface together with basketball and tennis. In that case the line colours must be distinguishable from one another, and the rule requires the playing court and the free zone to be different colours.
On courts inside housing estates, noise and balls escaping are the most frequent complaints. The height and position of the perimeter fence must be planned according to the court’s distance from neighbouring blocks. Where space is tight, the free zone is narrowed to preserve the playing court. Evening use is common, so the lighting design must be calculated from the outset.
On courts used for regular training, impact absorption comes to the fore. Cushioned acrylic or EPDM/tartan systems are preferred because they protect the athlete’s joints. Adjustable net posts matter as well, so different age and gender categories can train on the same court.
In tourism facilities a beach volleyball court is both more economical than a hard-surface court and better received by guests. At seaside properties, galvanised or stainless equipment markedly extends service life because of salt and wind.
Volleyball courts are a frequent choice for staff recreation grounds because they need little space and cost little to maintain. Since shift patterns make evening use common, lighting matters as much as the court itself.
With regular maintenance an acrylic volleyball court lasts 8–10 years, an EPDM/tartan surface 12–15 years, and an indoor hardwood floor 20–30 years. Routine annual maintenance runs at around 15.000 – 30.000 ₺.
Maintenance is the cheapest investment there is in the life of a court. A simple clean and a line refresh once a year push the need for resurfacing back by years.
Sweeping leaves, soil and coarse dirt
Weekly in autumn in particular
General wash with pressurised water
Pressure must not damage the surface
Line inspection and refresh if needed
Faded lines break competition compliance
Net, post and anchor inspection
A loose anchor is a safety risk
Wear inspection, local repair
Small cracks close with early intervention
Top-coat renewal on acrylic surfaces
Enough if the lower layers are sound
System assessment
Decision: resurface or rebuild
The decision depends on the condition of the substructure, not the top covering. If the concrete or asphalt base is sound, the worn covering can be stripped and reapplied — that comes out markedly below the cost of building from scratch. But if there is settlement, wide cracking or standing water in the base, surface renewal reproduces the same problems within a short time. In that case you have to go down to the substructure. This is the first thing we look at during the survey.
The most common chain is this: drainage blocks, water collects on the surface, the covering lifts through freeze–thaw cycles, the lifted surface cracks, and water entering the crack separates the lower layers. Past that point local repair no longer helps and the whole covering has to be renewed. A drainage check once a year prevents the entire chain.
KATİSAN is based in Ankara and builds outdoor and indoor volleyball courts across Türkiye. We carry the work from the subbase to the net system under one roof, and run the process from survey to handover with our own crew.
Every quotation is tied to a written specification, item by item. Which layer is applied at how many centimetres, which equipment is included and which is optional — all of it is in the contract. The reason is simple: in sports facility construction almost every dispute comes from a scope that was never written down clearly at the start.
We do not use intermediate subcontractors. Subbase, surface, posts and net, and lighting are gathered into a single contract; when something goes wrong there is no argument about whose responsibility it is. This is not the usual way the industry works — most firms lay the surface themselves and hand lighting and fencing to a subcontractor. The usual result: the lighting pole is erected after the surface is finished, and the new covering is drilled through in its first week.
The survey is free and commits you to nothing. We come to the site and measure the ground condition, the slope, the existing drainage and the free zone on the spot. We leave you the measurement results, the systems that can be applied, and the cost range for each one in writing. Even if you do not work with us, that report stays with you and helps you compare the other quotations you receive.
Layer thicknesses, material properties and the equipment list are written out item by item.
Our price ranges are published openly on this page; the quotation is consistent with them.
Dimensions, lines and the net system follow the official rule book.
Based in Ankara, we build courts in all 81 provinces.
A figure given without seeing the site is a guess. The survey is free and commits you to nothing.
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We are based in Ankara, so for projects inside the city the survey can usually be done within the same week. School yards, shared social areas in housing estates, municipal sports facilities and corporate recreation grounds are the project types we build most often. Because of Ankara’s winters, seasonal planning matters for asphalt and acrylic work; spring and autumn are the most suitable periods.
We build across Türkiye. On out-of-town projects, haulage and crew accommodation are quoted as separate items and stated up front; nothing is added later. For distant provinces the survey is planned according to the size of the project.
Three items decide the cost on an out-of-town project: hauling the material to site, accommodating the crew, and whether the machinery can be sourced locally. We settle all three during the survey and write them into the quotation as separate lines. On cast-in-place systems such as EPDM and polyurethane in particular, if the machinery is not available locally, haulage alone can reach five per cent of the total — we write that down at the start rather than reporting it later as a surprise.
Acrylic and polyurethane systems require the surface temperature to stay above 10 °C during application, and relative humidity should not exceed 85 per cent. In Central Anatolia these conditions hold reliably from April to June and from September to October. In July and August, when surface temperature passes 50 °C, acrylic can dry too fast and leave marks; in that period application is moved to the early morning. Through the winter, subbase and structural work continues — only the surface covering waits.
Frames showing the court types and systems described on this page: indoor net systems, acrylic and EPDM surfaces, beach volleyball sand bases, post and antenna details. Each frame is captioned with the system it shows; click to enlarge.
The questions we are asked most often during the quotation stage, with short answers. If you cannot find what you are looking for, you are welcome to ask the same question by phone.
An outdoor court is completed in 25–30 days, an indoor court in 45–60 days. On courts where acrylic is laid over asphalt, the 10–15 day curing period is part of that calendar and cannot be shortened. Weather and permit processes can extend it.
The turnkey unit cost of an outdoor court ranges from 190 – 3.300 ₺/m² depending on the surface system chosen. For a 360 m² reference court the total comes to 270.000 – 400.000 ₺ in the economy scenario and 1.100.000 – 1.700.000 ₺ in the professional scenario. The final figure is set in a written quote after the site survey.
Budgeting 15.000 – 30.000 ₺ a year is enough for routine maintenance. That covers cleaning, line refreshing, checks on the net and anchors, and small repairs. Renewing the top coat every 5–8 years is a separate item.
Acrylic and polyurethane applications are sensitive to temperature and humidity. As a general rule, surfacing is not applied when the ambient temperature is below 10 °C or rain is expected. Excavation, drainage, perimeter beams and structural work can proceed through the winter, with surfacing planned for spring. In continental climates such as Ankara’s, spring and autumn are the best windows.
Survey and design, excavation and drainage, subbase laying, perimeter beam, base application, surface covering, line marking to TVF/FIVB standards, and net post and net installation form the core scope. Lighting, perimeter fencing, seating and scoreboards are optional items and are shown separately in the quote. What is included is written item by item in the specification attached to the contract.
First we take the site details by phone or through the form: location, approximate dimensions, the condition of the existing ground and the intended use. Then we carry out a site survey. After the survey we prepare an item-by-item written quote and technical specification. The quote is consistent with the price bands published on this page.
The materials and workmanship warranty covers delamination, blistering, premature colour loss and cracks arising from the application. Outside the scope: mechanical damage from sharp or pointed objects, use of unsuitable cleaning chemicals, vehicle traffic on the court, and force majeure such as earthquake or flood. The warranty period and its scope are written into the contract.
Payment is made in instalments tied to the work programme: a deposit on signing, an interim payment when the subbase is complete, and the balance when the surfacing is finished and at handover. The amounts and instalment ratios are fixed in the contract. We do not ask for the full sum up front; you pay as the work progresses.
The playing court is 18 × 9 m. Because a free zone of at least 3 m is required on every side, the total is planned at 24 × 15 m — that is 360 m². On international competition courts the free zone widens to 5 m at the sidelines and 6.5 m at the end lines, bringing the total to 616 m².
Net height is 2.43 m for men and 2.24 m for women. The height is measured at the centre of the playing court; both ends must be equal and must not exceed the stated value by more than 2 cm. An adjustable post system allows the same court to serve both categories.
There must be at least 7 m of clear height above the playing court. For FIVB World and Official Competitions that figure is 12.5 m. "Clear" includes light fittings, roof trusses and ventilation ducts — which is why the figure that counts is not the roof level but the unobstructed playing space.
Lighting is measured in lux, not watts. A training court needs at least 300 lux over the playing area, local competitions 500 lux, and FIVB World and Official Competitions 2,000 lux. Watts only describe the energy a fitting draws; two luminaires of the same wattage can produce very different illuminance on the court. The lux figure and the measuring point should be stated in the quote.
Where space is short the free zone can be narrowed; the playing court cannot. Below 3 m the court loses competition compliance but remains acceptable for training and school use. Below 2 m player safety becomes a concern; in that case there must be no hard objects, posts or walls around the court.
On outdoor courts the long axis is set north–south. In an east–west layout the sun falls directly into players’ eyes morning and evening, spoiling sight of the serve and the block. Ministry of Education schoolyard guidance recommends the same orientation. The decision is made at the design stage and cannot be changed afterwards.
For outdoor courts in moderate use, standard acrylic is enough. On club and school courts used for regular training, cushioned acrylic or EPDM/tartan with higher impact absorption is preferred. Indoors, hardwood, PVC or polyurethane are suitable. The choice sits at the intersection of location, intensity of use and budget.
With regular maintenance, 8–10 years. For cushioned acrylic this rises to 10–12 years, and for EPDM/tartan surfaces to 12–15 years. An indoor hardwood floor lasts 20–30 years and can be sanded and re-varnished repeatedly. The biggest factor in service life is a correctly built subbase and working drainage.
The sand layer must be at least 40 cm deep — roughly 120 m³ of sand for a 22 × 14 m court. The sand must be washed, screened and free of sharp-edged grains; river sand and construction sand cannot be used. Without a drainage layer and geotextile beneath it, the sand mixes into the soil over time and the depth is lost.
Technically yes, but it does not count as a volleyball court. Bare concrete has no impact absorption; the load of jumping and landing goes straight into the knees and ankles. Its friction is uneven, it becomes slippery when wet and it cracks over time. Concrete is not a surface system — it is the base a covering is applied to.
Hardwood and PVC systems change dimension with moisture. If the relative humidity of the concrete substrate is not measured before application, hardwood swells and PVC blisters. A moisture reading should be taken beforehand and a vapour barrier laid if needed. Skip this step and the problem appears in the first heating season — and the remedy is lifting the floor.
If surface water is not carried away from an outdoor court, water collects beneath the surface. In winter the freeze-thaw cycle pushes the covering up from below and cracks it; acrylic systems blister and EPDM loses its bond. Done properly, the court is given a fall of 0.5–0.8 per cent and a drainage line is run around it. Drainage is far cheaper than the surface — but neglected, it takes the whole surface with it.
It depends on the zoning status. For outdoor courts, most municipalities accept a simple building permit or authorisation. Indoor courts and facilities with seating require a municipal building permit; in some cases approval from the Ministry of Youth and Sports is also required. We clarify what your area requires together during the survey.
If the concrete or asphalt base is sound, the worn covering can be stripped and replaced. That comes in noticeably below the cost of building from scratch. But if the base has settled, has wide cracks or holds water, a surface-level renewal is not a lasting solution and the subbase has to be addressed. This is the first thing we check during a survey.
Yes. Ministry of Education schoolyard guidance defines the volleyball area as 9 × 18 m internally and 13 × 22 m externally, and recommends orienting the court north–south. Where space is tight, the playing court is kept and the free zone narrowed; that is an acceptable solution for lessons and training.
Yes, and it is a frequent choice on school and residential projects. The most common combination is volleyball plus basketball; where space allows, tennis is added too. Two points matter: the line colours must be distinguishable from one another, and the net posts should sit in removable sockets so they can be lifted out when volleyball is not being played.
Yes. We are based in Ankara and build across the country. On out-of-town projects, haulage and crew accommodation are quoted as separate items from the start; nothing is added later.
Seating is positioned outside the free zone, at least 3 metres from the playing court. Indoors, the weight of the stand acts on the load-bearing system, so it has to be in the structural calculation from the start; adding it later means strengthening the steel frame. Outdoors, prefabricated seating options are more flexible.
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