A court fence is tall chain link on heavy posts, usually 10 feet or more, and that height puts it in a different category from a yard fence. The City of Fresno says a fence over 7 feet needs a building permit, and the zoning height limits for the lot still apply, so a court at a home may need the city's approval for the enclosure. Clubs, schools, parks and homeowner associations have their own steps. We find out what your site needs before we order posts.
Windscreen changes the engineering. Bare chain link lets air through. Once screen is tied to it, the fence takes the wind load of a solid wall, and tall posts on a shallow footing will lean. Post size, spacing and footing depth are chosen with the screen in mind. In Fresno the screen also earns its keep as shade and as a backdrop for the ball in hard afternoon light, and it keeps some of the dust off a court that sits next to open ground.
Tennis and pickleball want different things. Pickleball courts are smaller, are often built several side by side, and can use lower fence between courts. Either way we plan gates wide enough for a court roller or resurfacing equipment, keep the bottom of the fabric tight to the surface so balls stay in, and use vinyl-coated fabric where players will be against the fence. Summer heat means much of the play here is early or under lights, so tell us where the light poles are going.
Tennis court fencing in Fresno: common questions
How tall should a tennis court fence be?
Ten feet is common behind the baselines, and some courts go to 12. Side fences are often lower. The right height depends on how close the court is to neighbors, roads and windows, and on what the city or the association allows.
Do I need a permit for a court fence at my house in Fresno?
Very likely. The city says fences over 7 feet need a building permit, and a court enclosure is taller than that. The zoning limit for fence height on your lot also has to be dealt with. We check with the Planning and Development Department first.
Can you convert a tennis court fence for pickleball?
Yes. The outer fence usually stays. Lower divider fences and extra gates are added between the new courts, and the windscreen is replaced or rehung. We look at the old posts first, because screen on tired posts is what brings a court fence down.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit, measure and talk through options.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with material choices side by side.
- Permits & planning: We check local rules and help with permits before we dig.
- Install & clean-up: Our crew installs, cleans up and walks the finished fence with you.