Here’s a detailed cost breakdown for building a wood (maple) indoor basketball court with pricing insights from NBfloor as well as general market data:

💵 1. NBfloor Pricing (Wood Court Only)

From NBfloor’s FAQ (June 2025): 

• Half-court (47'×50'): USD‑$50,000 to $80,000

• Full court (94'×50'): USD‑$100,000 to $250,000+

• These figures include foundation, flooring, walls, lighting, HVAC, etc.

• 

Flooring Material & Installation Costs:

2. Industry Rates: Wood Court Installations

• Average installed price: $4 – $16 /ft² (includes wood + labor) 

• Wood material alone: $3 – $8 /ft² for maple; add $2–$5 /ft² for labor

3. Cost Examples

• Half-court (2,350 ft²):

• Wood-only: 2,350 × $7–12 ≈ $16,450 – $28,200

• Installed: $50K–$80K (including structure, finishes, lighting, HVAC) 

• Full court (4,700 ft²):

• Wood-only: ≈ $32,900 – $56,400

• Installed: $100K–$250K+

4. Cost Components Beyond Flooring

• Subfloor/prep and foundation: $5–$10 /ft² often included in NBfloor’s estimates 

• Structural and building costs: Walls, lighting, HVAC—can add tens of thousands

• Accessories and finishing touches: Hoops, paddings, line painting, scoreboards add to cost

5. Why Costs Vary Widely

1. Court size (half vs. full, custom dimensions)

2. Flooring quality & substructure (fixed vs. portable/FIBA-certified)

3. Venue requirements (climate control, lighting, structural shell)

4. Geographic labor rates and site conditions

✅ Summary

• NBfloor half-court turnkey: $50K–$80K

• Full court turnkey: $100K–$250K+

• Wood flooring component alone: $4–16 /ft² depending on quality/specs

• Portable hardwood options: Approx. $6–10 /ft²

📌 Recommendation

• For full quote & specification: calculate flooring area × unit cost ($7–12/ft²), then add site prep, structure, and fixtures.

• Portable hardwood systems cost more per square foot, but save time and labor.