What Makes a Good Court Company?

I know there may not be too many people out there who stay awake at night wondering what makes a good court company. Heck, I'm sure that many people reading this blog or visiting our website may only require a racquetball or squash court or an athletic room only once. Since it's a lot of money to invest and it is potentially a "one shot" purchase, why not go with the best company out there.

I may be a little biased regarding who you should work with, but building this type of court system is not cheap so the decision should not be taken without some thought. So, what do you need to consider when selecting somebody to work with regarding your next court construction project? Let me give you some things to think about:

• How long has the company been in business? The typical warranty on a prefinished wood panel system is 10 years so make sure to work with a company who has been around longer than their warranty and who works in this industry; afterall, how can a "short lived" company stand behind a warranty older than their company?
• How long have the installers been in the industry and working for the same company? In construction, I'm sure that you understand how unusual is it to find a company who still has the same installers working with them after 20 years. Hmmm...sounds like the company who is posting this blog.
• Do the representatives of the company quickly address your questions and provide the required information? A "one man shop" may not have the ability to handle all the requirements of your project to include bidding, submittals, project management, accounting, etc. The Court Company has the largest group of representatives solely focused on racquetball and squash courts. These types of court systems are our forté and we do not focus on other businesses that might stear us away from your project. So, you have our full attention.

Ultimately, it's up to you who you want to work with and how you want to spend your money so why not consider spending it wisely. Make sure to work with a company who has your best needs in mind and who can stand behind what they say. The old rule of "you get what you pay for" applies in our industry, too. It's great to learn from mistakes but selecting a good qualified company no matter what your product requirement is a mistake you don't have to make.

Something that I read one time rings so true...."keep in mind that quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten!" We're here to help provide you with that quality.


(Remember to visit with us at the upcoming Athletic Business Conference in Orlando, Florida December 3 and 4. For more information or for a free trade show pass, contact erika@racquetballcourts.com.)