North South Pickle is a premium court construction company serving Grosse Pointe and Northern Michigan. 30+ years in design and build. Zero shortcuts. Run by people who play the game every single day.
North South Pickle was founded by Terry and Molly Shook — backed by 30+ years of high-end design and construction experience across Grosse Pointe and Northern Michigan's Lake Walloon area. But this isn't your typical contracting outfit. The people running this company are on the court five days a week. They know what a great facility feels like because they play on them constantly.
That athlete's mentality carries into every build. No shortcuts on materials. No compromises on drainage or foundation work. No "good enough." Every court is built like it's hosting a tournament tomorrow — because around here, it just might.
The name? It comes from the first rule of court construction that most builders don't even know: orient the court north-south so the sun stays out of players' eyes. It's a small detail that makes a huge difference. And that pretty much sums up how we do everything.
We handle every detail — from the first site visit to the final line paint. No subcontractors on the important stuff. Here's what we build.
Transform your backyard into a private pickleball paradise. Custom-designed courts with premium surfacing, lighting, and landscaping integration.
Learn more →Multi-court complexes for clubs, rec centers, and communities. Engineered for high traffic with professional-grade materials and drainage systems.
Learn more →Competition-ready surfaces built to USAPA specifications. Championship-level quality with spectator areas and professional lighting.
Learn more →Breathe new life into aging courts. We repair cracks, level surfaces, and apply fresh coatings for a like-new playing experience.
Learn more →LED court lighting, fencing, windscreens, net systems, and benches. Everything you need for the complete court experience.
Learn more →Convert warehouse spaces, gyms, or unused buildings into year-round indoor pickleball facilities with climate control and pro surfacing.
Learn more →We're hands-on from start to finish. Here's how we take you from idea to game day.
We walk your property, assess the space, talk through your vision, and get real about budget
Custom design plan with material selection, court layout, orientation, and every finishing detail
Premium materials, tournament-grade surfacing, and foundations rated for Michigan's toughest weather
Final walkthrough, lines go down, net goes up — and fair warning, Terry will challenge you to the first game
Every court is built to perform — no exceptions. Here's some of our work across Grosse Pointe and Northern Michigan.
Grosse Pointe Shores, MI
Walloon Lake, MI
Grosse Pointe, MI
Petoskey, MI
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Charlevoix, MI
Don't just take our word for it — hear from the communities and homeowners who love their courts.
"The quality of the build is on another level. You can tell these guys actually play — they thought of things no other contractor even mentioned. Court orientation, surface texture, how the ball bounces in cold weather. Our court plays like a pro facility."
"We needed a court at our lake house that could survive Northern Michigan winters. North South Pickle built the foundation like a tank and the finish is beautiful. Two winters in and it still looks and plays like day one. Worth every penny."
"No shortcuts, no cut corners — just a beautifully built court. Terry even stayed after the walkthrough to play a few games with us and give tips on court maintenance. You can tell this crew genuinely loves the sport and takes real pride in what they build."
Whether it's your Grosse Pointe backyard or your Up North lake house, we'd love to walk your site and put together a plan. No pressure, no sales pitch — just people who build great courts.
Reach out and we'll get back to you within 24 hours. We'll walk your site, talk through the details, and put together a plan — no pressure, just a team that loves building great courts.
Grosse Pointe & Northern Michigan
(313) 555-1234
terry@northsouthpickle.com
Mon – Sat: 8am – 6pm EST