Installing basketball hoop

While you might be tempted to call a local construction company or handyman, and although some of these businesses might offer basketball goal installation, we recommend contacting a Goalrilla installation specialist.

Installing a goal requires exact precision and specialized processes to ensure your goal is level and operating at peak performance. No one knows how to do this better than a Goalrilla specialist! Step one should always be to see if there is an authorized dealer in your area, particularly a Goalrilla Platinum Dealer.

Goalrillas are sold through a network of full service dealers throughout the country, and these Goalrilla specialists can not only help you find the best goal to purchase, but they can install it too. These dealers are installing hundreds of Goalrillas every year, and know our exact specifications, so you can trust that they will get it done right!

For some people living in more remote areas of the country, you may not have a Goalrilla dealer nearby. In that case, you might opt to purchase your Goalrilla online. In this case, you may want to direct this service provider to our installation guide to make sure they have the correct information for a successful installation. Especially if you are working with an installation company or local contractor, be sure to get a couple different quotes before committing to a purchase.

If you are considering a service provider that is not a Goalrilla authorized dealer for the installation of your basketball goal, you may want to consider asking the following questions….

This is by far the most important question to ask when evaluating an installer. Most professional installers will have a gallery on their website showcasing their work. If they do not, it may be a good idea to see if they have a Facebook or other social media page where these photos are posted.

Installing a full in-ground system is a multi-step, multi-day process. The first day involves digging the hole and installing the concrete, followed by 3 days for the concrete to cure, and then final assembly of the goal. Make sure the quote you receive covers the concrete installation AND the assembly of the goal, as well as the materials to do the job.

Most installers have multiple projects running simultaneously, and this is especially true during the spring and summer months. You will likely not be the only project on the schedule. Before committing to the installation, be sure to find out when they will start and when it will be completed. The installation for any Goalrilla will take at least 4 days, and a particularly busy installation schedule may delay your install date even further.

Make sure your selected installer can get your goal installed in a timeline that works for you, so you can start playing as soon as possible! The concrete takes 3 days to cure in warm temperatures, so when the mercury begins to drop, the curing process can take significantly longer. More on cold-weather installations can be learned here. Be sure to discuss these conditions and other alternative options with the installer. A botched installation can cause you and your family a lot of frustration and money.

Check with the installer to see what their warranty policy is in the event of an error in installation. Be sure to make a note on the specifics of the warranty and get a copy if possible. If after the installation something seems wrong, immediately take notes and pictures to have as documentation when calling.

If an independent contractor aka the installer ends up getting injured while doing an installation on your property, you could be responsible. This is one of the major reasons hiring a professional from a reputable company is a must for this type of project. Always be sure to ask before agreeing to any installation and see the certificate of insurance for general liability. For some people, there may be additional steps you need to take before an installer can begin work.

The major task that needs to be completed is having the utility lines marked. Since there is a 4-foot deep hole that must be dug at the installation site, you and the installer need to be aware of any buried cables. Call at least a few days ahead of the dig date to have the cables marked. Additionally, most installers will need to have the area around the installation mowed, the driveway free of any cars, toys, or other debris, and the boxed goal easily accessible at the installation site If you purchase your goal from a Goalrilla authorized dealer, they will likely deliver the goal themselves for installation.

Also, be sure to ask the installer if you need to be present for the installation. Once the goal installed, there are a few final clean-up notes to consider. Be sure to ask how any excess dirt will be handled or disposed of. If you would like to reuse the dirt, agree upon where the excess dirt will be placed. Also, if you purchased your Goalrilla goal online, it will be delivered on a pallet via a freight shipment.

Ask if your installer can take care of disposing of this pallet as well. Not feeling up to the job yourself? No problem. View our list below of Goalrilla basketball goal installers to get the help you need. After purchasing a Goalrilla basketball goal online from our website, here are the steps to expect. I was great to do something useful with my boy. Then, and this is important, look for a nearly level surface. Commonly speaking, a driveway is probably the best choice.

However, if you have a long yard that may work as well. For instance, the Goaliath basketball hoop installation instructions are recommending a backyard for playing area. Regarding technical details, you should first control for underground pipes. Next, you should check the playing area surface and if the surface material is for playing good basketball.

Make sure that there are no windows you can break nearby, and if you thought about painting the court check if the surface allows for it. The ideal weather conditions include daytime temperature around 40 degrees and nighttime temperature around 32 degrees. You should NEVER put concrete in the frozen ground since it poses some issues from cracking, crusting, and sinking unevenly. As the name implies, it will usually set in under an hour.

When mixing concrete in these weather conditions, regardless of type, use hot water. This serves to shorten the setting time and gets the concrete to a better strength sooner. Do not use any accelerators or additives with calcium chloride as this will lead to the rebar rusting and may could cause the concrete to snap. They help to trap in the heat and moisture, so the concrete can reach its natural strength. Plus, these tarp-like blankets that come in rolls preserve the concrete from freezing.

Check if the ground is level with the playing surface, then start digging the hole. As we mentioned earlier, we recently wrote an article that included detailed instructions for digging the hole. Insert the bottom pole section into a ground sleeve. Assemble clamps around bottom pole and ground sleeve. Tamp down concrete to free air pockets. The first few steps are critical so be careful.

Insert ground sleeve and bottom pole into the hole. Fill the hole with concrete. Tamp down concrete to free pockets and make drainage hill up to the line on the ground sleeve.

Center and level ground sleeve assembly in the hole. Using a standard level, ensure the pole and ground sleeve is completely vertical in the concrete. Using wood, clamps or other means, brace the assembly during the curing process of the concrete.

Check to level on all sides several times while concrete is curing. After concrete dries, remove clamp assembly and lift bottom pole section from the ground sleeve. Bounce top pole and middle pole together until the top pole moves to the previously taped reference mark on the middle pole. Add bottom pole to assembly. Continue this step until the middle pole moves to the previously taped reference mark on the bottom pole. Assemble rebar centering clips near top and bottom of rebar. Completely seal hole at the bottom of the bottom pole with heavy-duty tape to retain rebar and concrete inside.

Mix concrete around lbs. Bend back exposed top flange sections of the secured ground sleeve. After the concrete has cured, remove the tape, install pole cap and clamp cover, fit pole assembly into the sleeve. Secure clamps around pole section. Refer to Step 4. Tighten completely to bolt down basketball hoop. Lower clamp covers over clamps and snaps into proper position. NOTE: Pole may be generously lubricated for ease of assembly.

I know for sure that it is on models like Spalding 54 Acrylic Inground and Spalding g. Beginning with top hole in left and right screw jack support plates, install elevator tubes to the pole as shown.

Then secure lower holes in support plates to the pole. If your basketball hoop setup is simply a pole in the cement, you can skip ahead to the backboard.

Each model is a little different, so be sure to follow the directions for your specific unit. The post will likely be very heavy and may require a few people to lift it into place. Take any necessary safety precautions, and have your team lift up the pole so that it matches up with the anchor piece in the cement. Make sure that the post is level, and use the bolts to secure it into place. Leveling nuts should also be a part of the setup — adjust these as necessary to make the pole completely level.

Note that the backboard is also generally very heavy, and it may take several people working together to lift it up and get it installed. Make sure you have a few extra helpers around and take precautions for safe lifting. Have several of your helpers lift the backboard up in place to the support arms, while another person secures it to the support mount. Each model is different, but there may be other support arms or cross braces to attach at this point.

Follow the directions to get all of the right parts securely in place. The rim will simply get bolted to the backboard in place. With the rim attached, you can then loop the net around each of the hooks on the rim to have your net fully installed. By this point, your basketball hoop is almost ready to play! There are just a few extra steps to fully finish and customize your setup, some of which are optional.

Some upscale models have extra padding that you can attach around the corners of the backboard, and around the pole. These are generally optional touches, but can ultimately protect the safety of any players, preventing bumps and bruises, or other injuries when accidentally bumping into the basketball hoop. If you have an adjustable-height basketball hoop, you can now adjust to the desired height for your family.

It may be necessary first to place it at the regulation 10 feet so that you can mark the height on the pole or use provided height stickers. Measure the height of the rim to check for accuracy. If you have any additional accessories, such as court lighting, now is the time to install these.

Depending on the size of the area where you install your hoop, you may want to paint court lines on the pavement. This is totally optional, but if you choose to paint lines, pressure wash the area first to ensure you have a clean surface for the paint to adhere to. Paint in your lines and remove the tape. Gather up the family and get ready to play! If you decide that installing the system yourself is just a little too much, why not let the professionals handle it?