Everything You Need to Know About Residential Bowling Alley Cost | Flying Bowling

Building a 2-lane bowling alley in your home can be a fun and luxurious addition, but it comes with a significant cost. Here's a breakdown of what to expect:

Price range: Expect a ballpark figure of $120,000 to $195,000 [US dollars] for two lanes of traditional ten-pin bowling. This includes lane equipment, installation, and basic functionality for a home setting.
Variations: This cost can be highly influenced by your desired features and customizations. Here are some factors that can push the price higher:
Upgraded equipment: Automatic scoring systems, lane lighting systems, or high-performance lane surfaces will all add to the cost.
Construction considerations: The cost of preparing the space in your home might vary depending on the existing structures, plumbing, and electrical work needed.

The cost of a single bowling lane falls between $75,000 and $80,000 for a standard lane. Here's a breakdown considering different factors:

New vs. Used:

New lanes naturally cost more than used ones.
Features:

Automatic scoring systems or other customizations can increase the price.
Home vs. Commercial:

Lane installations for homes may cost slightly more to account for special adjustments.

It's important to note that this is just the lane itself.  The total cost of building an entire bowling alley will include additional costs for  installation, surrounding infrastructure, and any amenities you include.

The cost of building a bowling alley can vary greatly depending on a number of factors, including:

• Number of lanes: This is obviously a big one. A single lane will cost much less than a whole alley with multiple lanes.
• Location: Building costs are higher in some areas than others. Building in a more populated area will likely be more expensive than a rural area.
• New construction vs. renovation: If you are adding a bowling alley to an existing building, you'll likely save money compared to building a whole new facility.
• Features: Do you want a high-end bowling alley with all the latest technology and amenities? Or are you looking for a more basic setup? The more features you want, the more expensive it will be.

Here's a rough ballpark of what you might expect to pay:

• Home bowling alley: A single lane for your house could cost anywhere from $75,000 to $175,000.
• Small commercial alley: A few lanes in a commercial setting could run from $150,000 to $600,000.
• Large commercial alley: A full-sized bowling alley with many lanes could cost millions of dollars.

If you're serious about opening a bowling alley, it's important to consult with a professional contractor or bowling alley equipment supplier to get a more accurate estimate for your specific project. They can take into account all of the factors mentioned above and give you a more realistic idea of the costs involved.

We have a total of four different sizes of bowling lanes. The length of a standard bowling lane is 84 feet. The length of Duckpin Bowling Lane is 39.4 feet.  The Mini Bowling Lane size is 39.7 feet. The size of the children's bowling lanes is 14.1 feet. In addition, the length of our standard bowling lanes and duckpin bowling lanes can be customized.

Flying specializes in manufacturing brand new bowling equipment. All the equipment, fairway boards, balls, and pins we use are brand new. Including the scoring and management systems of our bowling lanes, they are all unique and developed by ourselves.