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Basketball Hoop Installation

From a driveway slam-dunk setup to tearing out the old rusty pole — pick what you need and we’ll get you squared away. 🏀

Real Hoops We’ve Put Up Around Pinellas 🏀

A few driveways, courts & backyards we’ve turned into game-day HQ.

Three guys celebrating under a freshly installed in-ground basketball hoop on a paver drivewayGame on
Squad’s first dunk on a brand-new in-ground setup.
Mom and two kids shooting hoops on a backyard paver courtFamily HQ
Backyard court the whole family put to work same day.
Two customers standing on a new paver basketball court with painted key linesCustom court
Paver court with painted key — hoop anchored dead-center.
Green and black sport-court tiles with white lines and an in-ground hoop behind a two-story homeSport court
Full tile sport-court with a regulation in-ground rig.
In-ground Pro Shot basketball pole installed in a front drivewayPro rig
Heavy Pro-grade pole, plumb and rock-solid.
Goalrilla in-ground basketball hoop installed in front of a tile-roof Florida homeGoalrilla
Goalrilla in-ground — a Pinellas driveway classic.

Basketball Hoop Installation FAQ 🏀

Straight answers to the questions folks ask us most around Pinellas County.

How tall is a regulation basketball hoop?
A regulation basketball hoop is exactly 10 feet from the playing surface to the rim. After each hoop is standing, Dr. Assembly measures the height precisely and applies the regulation height sticker so you know it’s dead-on.
How is an in-ground basketball hoop installed?
The pole is anchored in a concrete footing dug to the manufacturer’s directions. Most hoops use a standard 9×9 J-bolt anchor pattern, which can be reused if you ever move the hoop. We set the anchor plate dead level and plumb, then measure the rim to a regulation 10 feet. Direct-mount options into an existing playing surface or into pavers are also available.
Will you hit my sprinkler lines when you dig?
It happens more than you’d think — a lot of sprinkler lines run right through the spot folks pick! Before install day, it’s smart to turn on the sprinkler zone in that area and watch where the heads pop up. Until we actually dig, what’s underground is pure speculation, so we always dig lightly and do a proper discovery first.
Can you install a basketball hoop near a tree?
Anywhere near a big root system is usually a tough spot. If you’re set on a location close to a tree, it’s often best to dig a small test hole yourself first to feel what’s underneath. Always have a backup spot in mind in case we run into hard, rocky soil, tree root nests, or buried pipes. We’ll disclose whatever we find and recommend the best option before final approval.
How far back from the playing surface should the pole be set?
It depends on your hoop’s overhang (how far the backboard extends past the pole). Short-overhang hoops like the Goliath and Silverback have about 2.6 feet of overhang — those go as close to the playing surface as possible to keep the pole out from underfoot and avoid ankle injuries. Hoops with 3–4 feet of overhang can sit back 18–24 inches and play just fine.
Do you remove and haul away old basketball hoops?
Yes. We dig out old in-ground poles set in concrete, cut them down, and haul everything away. Every tear-out is a little different — send a photo of the old pole where it meets the ground and we’ll text back a firm removal & disposal price, usually within a couple hours.
Do you assemble portable basketball hoops too?
Absolutely — no digging required. We assemble the hoop and roll it into place; you just fill the base with sand or water. If the fill is on-site the day of the build, we’ll fill it for you.
What areas does Dr. Assembly serve?
Dr. Assembly installs, removes, and repaints basketball hoops throughout Pinellas County, Florida — including Largo, Clearwater, St. Petersburg and the surrounding communities.📍 See all the areas we serve →
Do you paint basketball court lines on a driveway?
Yes. Our $495 Driveway Special lays down a crisp half-court layout — free-throw line, the key, baseline, and three-point line — in white or blue. Full courts, custom colors, and team logos are available by custom quote.
Can you dig a bigger foundation for a discount?
Ha — here’s the honest answer: you can’t shrink the price by digging a bigger hole, but you can ease back the scope to match your budget. A 54" or 60" foundation is plenty for a driveway and holds up beautifully. We simply right-size the footing and bag count to what’s left in the wallet — even 15 bags (1,200 lb) handles anything a driveway game can dish out. It’s your yard and your rules!
How much concrete does an in-ground basketball hoop need?
Most in-ground 54", 60", and 72" hoops set into a 20×20×41" footing using about 21 bags of 80 lb concrete (~1,680 lb). A basic 54" bolt-down hoop with a 4×4 pole needs far less — about 9 bags (720 lb) in a 16×16×30" hole. As a rule of thumb, ½ ton (1,102 lb) of ballast is the milestone that lets a hoop weather storms and hard play.

Questions before you book? Call or text (727) 651-5594 — Don’t see your model? Send us the product link and we’ll build you a custom quote.

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