The first question almost every client asks is "how long until the court can be used?" The honest answer depends on the ground, the weather and how quickly decisions get made. Here is a realistic schedule for one FIP-standard court in Medan and North Sumatra, stage by stage.
| Stage | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Survey, design, working drawings | 1–2 weeks | Ground check, light orientation, drainage, 3-phase power. |
| Earthworks & foundation slab | 2–3 weeks | Compaction, reinforced concrete slab with 0.5% drainage fall. |
| Concrete curing | 3–4 weeks | Cannot be rushed; turf laid on green concrete ripples later. |
| Steel structure & 12 mm tempered glass | 2–3 weeks | Imported glass panels need 4–8 weeks lead time — ordered at design stage. |
| Synthetic turf, silica sand, lines | 1 week | Sand infilled in stages to keep it level. |
| LED lighting, roof, nets, finishing | 1–2 weeks | Lux test 300–500 for commercial courts. |
Total: 10–14 weeks for a single court, 14–18 weeks for a 3–4 court club with a lobby. Medan's rainy season (October–January) adds 2–3 weeks to earthworks and curing.
See also the padel court construction cost and technical standards.
For one outdoor court with glass in stock and firm ground, yes; 10–14 weeks is the safe figure.
It does not stop it, but earthworks and curing slow by 2–3 weeks; roof and steel can continue.
Start earthworks by August at the latest and order glass in July.