A court fence has two jobs. It keeps balls in, and it stands up to wind with a screen tied to it. In the Sacramento area the wind that tests a court fence comes on a few days a year: winter storms from the south and dry north winds in spring and fall. A windscreen turns open chain link into something close to a sail, so the posts, footings and bracing are sized for the screen, not for bare mesh.
Most courts get chain link about 10 feet tall behind the baselines, often dropping lower along the sides. Pickleball courts, which many clubs and homeowners are adding, usually get a shorter fence. Black or green vinyl-coated mesh is easier on the eyes and makes the ball easier to follow than bare galvanized wire. Summer heat here is hard on screen fabric and ties, so we use ties that can be replaced without taking the fence apart.
A fence this tall is well above the 6-foot rear yard limit for a home in the City of Sacramento and above the 7-foot limit in the unincorporated county. A private court therefore needs a conversation with the planning office before anything is ordered, and an association will have a view as well. Schools, parks and clubs follow their own approval process. We can replace mesh on sound posts or rebuild the whole enclosure.
Tennis court fencing in Sacramento: common questions
How tall is a tennis court fence?
About 10 feet behind the baselines is common, with lower sections along the sides on some courts. Pickleball fences are usually shorter. We match the height to the court and to what the local planning office will approve.
Do I need approval for a court fence at my home?
Very likely. Court fences are taller than the normal residential limit in Sacramento and the surrounding county and cities. Ask the planning office for your address first. We can supply the drawing and the heights they will want to see.
Can you add windscreen to an existing court fence?
Only after checking the posts. A screen adds a large wind load, and an older fence may need bracing or new footings before it can carry one safely.
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.