Frequently asked questions

    Honest answers about how PadelQuote works.

    No marketing fluff. If a question isn't answered here, email hello@padelquote.com.

    Is this a contractor directory or a marketplace?+

    Neither. PadelQuote qualifies your project by type, budget, location, and timeline so contractor outreach starts from a position of clarity, not guesswork. Think of it as the structured first step before any contractor conversation.

    Who is PadelQuote for?+

    Homeowners, padel clubs, hospitality groups, real estate developers, schools, and operators who are seriously planning a padel court project anywhere in the world.

    Will I get an instant final price?+

    No, and any tool that claims to give you one is misleading you. Padel court costs vary significantly by site, spec, and market. PadelQuote helps you understand realistic cost ranges and connect with the right contractor faster.

    Does PadelQuote work outside my country?+

    Yes. PadelQuote is a worldwide platform. Whether your project is in Europe, the Gulf, the Americas, Africa, or Asia, we route it to contractors who already work in that market.

    How long does a quote request take?+

    The structured intake takes under 5 minutes. You describe your project type, location, timeline, and realistic budget. We handle the qualification and routing from there.

    Does PadelQuote charge buyers?+

    No. Submitting a quote request is free for buyers. We work with the contractor network to deliver qualified project leads.

    How does PadelQuote choose which contractors to work with?+

    We prioritise contractors with a verifiable track record in the relevant project type and region, a clean installation history, and a clear warranty position. Routing is based on fit, not bidding, so you are matched with specialists who actually deliver projects like yours.

    What is the difference between a residential, club, and hospitality project?+

    Residential is a private backyard court, typically single-court with simpler permitting. Club projects are multi-court commercial operations with operator-grade surfaces, lighting, and structures. Hospitality covers hotels, resorts, and mixed-use developments where padel is a destination amenity with premium finishes and guest-experience requirements.

    How long does it take to build a padel court?+

    A typical residential or single-court build runs 8 to 14 weeks from signed contract, site-dependent. Club and hospitality builds with multiple courts, covered structures, or custom finishes commonly run 4 to 9 months. Permitting, groundworks, and long-lead items like imported structures are the main variables.

    Do you help with permits, site prep, or only the court itself?+

    The contractors we route you to are turnkey specialists, not just court installers. Scope typically covers site assessment, groundworks, drainage, structure, court installation, lighting, and commissioning. Local permits are handled in coordination with your architect or directly by the contractor, depending on the market.

    What is the difference between indoor, covered, and outdoor padel courts?+

    Outdoor courts are cheapest to build and best for year-round warm climates. Covered courts add a canopy and are the flexible middle ground, rainproof but not climate-controlled. Indoor courts require a full envelope, HVAC, and lighting spec, roughly 1.5 to 2.5× the outdoor cost, and are the default in cold-winter markets.

    What size is a standard padel court?+

    The World Padel Tour standard is 10 metres wide by 20 metres long, with 3 to 4 metres of surrounding buffer for structure and circulation. Most residential and club projects require roughly 230 to 260 m² of total footprint per court, including safety run-off.

    Is the PadelQuote calculator really free to use?+

    Yes, fully. There is no paywall, no credit card, and no obligation. The calculator is free because buyers getting a clear, specifier-grade brief is what makes downstream contractor conversations work, and that is what our contractor network values us for.

    Can I get multiple quotes and compare contractors?+

    Yes. You stay in control. We route your structured brief to the most relevant specialist for your profile, and you decide how many quotes to gather from there. We do not resell your details or force you into a bidding auction.

    What about maintenance after the court is built?+

    Most turnkey contractors include a 1 to 2 year structural warranty and 6 to 12 months on surfaces. Recommended maintenance is a quarterly brush-and-inspect, annual sand top-up on artificial turf, and lamp replacements as needed. Our contractor network can quote ongoing maintenance contracts if you want that handled.

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