All you need to know about Basketball Hoops

Our company provides service to install inground basketball hoops and portable basketball hoops. The difference between them is very simple. Portable is a non-stationary object that can be moved to another location. It is equipped with wheels for easy transportation. Water, antifreeze or sand is poured into the base for stability. As a rule, the height of the ring is adjustable.

Portable Basketball hoops

The cost of assembly work rarely exceeds $150-200 . These rings make a great addition to small yards and are good for those who move from place to place. You can place it in any place convenient for the game. Unlike the portable one, the inground basketball hoop is  mounted into a concrete base and cannot be moved.

The choice of location should be considered before. You also need to keep in mind that it should be installed next to a flat area so that a ball bounces perfectly and at least a couple of people can play. Such a hoop is comparable to a professional ring in size and capabilities. A fairly large number of accessories are sold for it, you will not get bored in the game.

Hoop assembly time

A portable hoop assembly time does not take more than 1.5-2 hours. As for the Inground hoop,  installation is done in 2 steps. The first is concrete work and fastening j bolts and a plate. The second stage is  assembly of the frame and backboard. In general, total time for assembly and installation takes about 5-7 hours. If the installation is carried out on concrete or asphalt, additional time is required to cut off its layer.

Handyman is very easy to find and at the same time very difficult to find a good one. There are plenty of ads on the Internet with service offers, but in our opinion, you should take into account some points in order to find a real professional at an affordable price. It is necessary to find out how many years a person has been in business. More is the better. Having insurance and a license means he is doing business legally. The price per hour indicates how much a professional values himself as a specialist. Possibility to give a flat rate price for a small project.

Q: Should I use antifreeze in a Lifetime portable base during the winter months?

A:  No, antifreeze is not necessary. Lifetime bases are made out of high-density polyethylene plastic that is flexible enough to expand with the water when it freezes.

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Experienced specialists know how long the work takes and how much material is needed, so they are ready to give a flat rate. An important point is the reviews on google. They summarize everything that has been said and say how much the service was in general and whether it is worth working with such a person or company. A handyman can work both for himself and for a  company. It does not matter much, it is important to understand the experience and qualifications of the one who will come to you to do the work. It is always possible to find a common language with a good specialist, he understands how to do it faster and cheaper for the client.