About Us

Founded in 1976 by Herb and Elaine Osburn, Tennis Courts, INC has been a family-owned and operated business ever since.

Customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do, and our sterling reputation is a testament to our capabilities. Let us take care of the court so you can take care of your game.

Meet Our Team

Herb Osburn

Owner, President

Cammie Vaughan

Owner V/P Director of Operations

Brackett Vaughan

V/P Project Manager, ASBA Certified Tennis Court Builder

Ann Kramer Stinchcomb

Secretary Treasurer

Lindsay Floyd

Office Manager

Lee Ann Trible

Administrative Assistant

JB Vaughan

Sales/Estimating

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to our customer’s most common questions. Still have a query? Reach out to a member of our team and we’ll be happy to help.

What is the recommended area for a tennis court?

The size of a single court is recommended at 60′ x 120′. Multiple court complexes are recommended for each court to be 60′ x 120′, which allows 24′ between the courts. The preferred minimum between courts is 18′ and the absolute minimum space between courts 12′. This diagram shows the layout and measurements of a tennis court per USTA regulations.

What is the slope of a tennis court?

Hard courts should slope in one plane; side-to-side, end-to-end, or corner-to-corner, at a minimum of 1″ in 10′ (0.833%) and a maximum of 1%. Clay courts should slope in one plane at 1″ in 30′ to 1″ in 40′.

What kinds of substrates are required?

Substrates for hard tennis courts are either asphalt or concrete. Asphalt has a lower initial cost of installation, but will begin to deteriorate quickly. At five years structural cracks have developed or are developing, as well as birdbaths (depressions in the asphalt). At 20 years major restoration work is required.. Post-tensioned concrete utilizes steel cables in a plastic sheathing, which are placed in a grid through out the slab. A minimum of one full-court is placed at one time, and the cables are stressed to 33,000 psi once the concrete has reached a minimum strength of 2,700 psi (typically 5 to 7 days). Although random cracking is likely to occur, the cable compression will keep them to a hairline crack and not allow displacement. This is the most structurally sound method of construction. Substrates for clay courts should be properly compacted road base or non-expansive native soils. For Sand-Filled Turf courts, asphalt or concrete is recommended, although they can be constructed on properly prepared road base materials.

What kinds of surfaces are available?

Acrylic color coatings are standard hard court surfaces. These are comprised of resurfacer coats for blending/smoothing and color coats for texture and aesthetics. Cushioned surfaces are installed on hard-court substrates, such as concrete or asphalt. The cushioned surface can either be an acrylic-and-rubber build up system or a textile product. There are several options for each type of cushioned surface, all with varying degrees of cushion. Har-Tru Clay surfaces are comprised of aggregate bases, with crushed granite as the actual play surface. Most installations are new facilities, although it is becoming more common to rebuild existing facilities by overlaying the existing courts with a clay court system.

What resurfacing options are available for hard courts?

Standard resurfacing includes crack filling and re-coating of the acrylic surface. Birdbath leveling may or may not be included, depending on their severity and the customers’ budget. Structural cracks, although filled, will reopen, although in diminished form, due to thermal expansion/contraction.

What size fences are required for tennis courts?

Recommended fence height for tennis courts is 10′ or 12′, with 10′ high being the most common height. As the majority of tennis balls will bounce to the ends or the corners, the high fence is required at each end, returning along the sides for a minimum of 20′. At this point, the side fences can be reduced in height, or even eliminated, to allow for viewing onto the court.

What types of fencing are recommended?

Standard fencing for tennis courts is a chain link fencing system. Options for chain link fencing include Galvanized chain link systems and Vinyl-coated chain link fence systems. Options for fencing can include wooden posts and rails with chain link fence fabric, wooden picket fences, or a soft-fence, which is a nylon mesh netting.

Should an architect and/or engineer be involved with my project?

In instances where a total site development or reconstruction is to be done, a landscape architect can offer a total “vision” of the completed project. This can include plantings, irrigation, walls, etc. In instances where a tennis court is to be constructed on an existing landscaped lot, or if the owner has a plan for amenities and plantings, an architect would not be required. Although not required, a soils report prepared by a soils engineer can offer invaluable insight to sub-surface conditions, and recommend procedures to overcome any problems that may lie beneath. We do not generally include this cost in our proposals, but we do recommend that the owner consider such. Problems that may be encountered might be expansive soils, underground springs, or substantial organic materials that may deteriorate. Typically, a property owner has already had this evaluation done when constructing structures on it.

What they’re saying about us…

“I manage a large community association on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. We retained Tennis Courts, Inc. to complete a full repair and restoration of the association’s mixed-use tennis/pickle ball twin courts in April 2022. They did a fantastic job utilizing the “Rite Way” court repair system. The job was completed on schedule and on budget, and the courts came out fantastic. They were even able to re-stripe the court to allow for double the usable pickle ball courts from (2) to (4), making our very active pickle ball group very happy!

I highly recommend Tennis Courts, Inc. to anyone seeking a quality repair or restoration for their court. You won’t be disappointed!”

“Tennis Court Inc. exceeded all expectations in their work installing newly renovated tennis and pickleball courts at Virginia Tech. The courts have been a huge hit, consistently crowded with both students and campus community members enjoying the upgraded facilities. Working with Brackett and his team was a fantastic experience—they were professional, efficient, and truly understood our vision. We couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome!”

— Ali Cross, Director of Recreational Sports, Virginia Tech

“Herb, Lee Ann, Cammie & Brackett have been awesome to us at Corrotoman By the Bay. We appreciate your help, customer service and 5 star plus expertise.

Tennis Courts Inc. is a unique company that is dedicated to give the customer the best product and service.”

— Jean Ehlman

“New Kent Parks and Recreation was approved to construct Pickle Ball Courts in 2023. After researching local companies and talking to other localities the name “ Tennis Courts Inc” continued to come up. After contacting them Brackett Vaughan and his team were very responsive and we received drawings and the quote in a very timely manner. After the contract was signed construction started on schedule and finished within the contract completion date. We were very pleased with the construction and the professional communication throughout the process. New Kent County has future plans for basketball courts and probably more pickle ball courts at some point. We will definitely contact Tennis Courts Inc again for future projects.”

— Jason Baldwin, Assistant Director, New Kent Parks and Recreation

“We selected Tennis Courts, inc to build us a pickleball court and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Brackett Vaughan was our contact and project manager. Things ran very smoothly, all issues were quickly resolved to our satisfaction. (And with any construction project issues will come up, ours was with site prep, but in full disclosure it was a fully wooded narrow hilltop, that was challenging). Brackett understood our concerns and ensured that they were addressed, we were very happy with the outcome.

The court turned out perfect and we and friends and family have enjoyed many hours playing pickleball.

The entire staff at tennis courts inc were great, invoices were timely and well documented and any question we had was answered very quickly.

We highly recommend the tennis courts , inc team and would hire them again.”

— Private Residence

“Reston Association has been searching for years to find a reliable tennis court contractor and we believe we have finally found one in Tennis Courts Inc. They partner with you in your project to ensure the best possible outcome. We have had outstanding results on projects both big and small. Our members love the new courts, and we have often seen dramatic spikes in usership following a project.”

— Chris Schumaker, Director of Capital Projects, Reston Association

“Tennis Courts Inc. has been instrumental in collaborating with the City of Petersburg Recreation Department on the renovations of our Farmer Street Courts. Their impeccable work has significantly enhanced the quality of life for our residents, encouraging them to stay active and engaged. The professionalism and expertise they bring to each project are truly commendable.

Having partnered with the City of Petersburg on multiple initiatives, Tennis Courts Inc. has played a key role in our efforts to revitalize our sports facilities. We eagerly anticipate their continued contributions to improving our parks, including basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts. The state-of-the-art work and enhancements they provide are invaluable to the Petersburg community.”

— Director Marquis Allen, City of Petersburg Recreation Department

“Our family decided that with three active, young children a sport court with full-court tennis and half-court basketball was a wise investment. We’ve worked with countless people and companies in the course of building and expanding our vacation home heaven in Charlottesville, VA, and we’ve been incredibly lucky with the taste-level, skill-level and reliability of them all. So finding the right people to work with for this sport endeavor was critical. By word of mouth, we came to know Brackett Vaughan at Tennis Courts, Inc. I can sincerely say that from day one through to the very end, Brackett and his team were excellent. Their technology for modeling and providing visuals, their respectful collaboration with our contractor and architect who build the adjoining pavilion, their thoughtful recommendations and their skillful and timely execution were beyond wonderful. We could not be happier with the finished product. It is top notch in function and form. We are grateful to them every time we’re in town to have so much action and fun at our fingertips.”

— Private residence Crozet VA