TIPS FOR HIRING A GREAT BOUNCY CASTLE FROM Chris's CASTLES BOUNCY CASTLE HIRE.

TIPS FOR HIRING A GREAT BOUNCY CASTLE.

Hiring a bouncy castle is always a popular choice with kids, but bouncy castles, slides, soft-play and disco domes come in a huge array of shapes and sizes. They're all designed for different age groups and to cater to different requirements, so choosing the right one for you party may seem like a daunting task. In this article we will aim to cover everything you need to know about hiring a bouncy castle in Wakefield, Pontefract, Hemsworth or Ackworth regardless of the occasion.

IS THE BOUNCY CASTLE I WANT SUITABLE?

The most important consideration is whether the bouncy castle will be suitable for your particular needs or not? Does it fit the space you have? Does the venue allow inflatables and will your choice accommodate all the children you want to invite? Will it fit my garden space? Will adults be allowed onto the bouncy castle? Some of these questions and more are answered below...

Space

Different types of bouncy castle require different amounts of space. Here at Chris's Castles Bouncy Castle Hire all of our listings give the dimensions of the castle itself in FEET, but also the dimensions needed to safely fit the castle. These 2 specifications are quite different as there needs to be sufficient space to ensure the castle isn't rubbing on any walls or fences, but enough space behind the castle for the blower and inflation tube and space at the front for crash mats. It is always wise to check dimensions before booking with us because if your chosen castle arrives and doesn't fit the space you have there's no guarantee that a different castle will be available and accessible to give a replacement, and you may still be charged. It is up to the customer to ensure the inflatable chosen fits. If you are in any doubt on the suitability and measurements of a bouncy castle then our best advice is to call or text us on 07871 296 276. We have Whatsapp where pictures/video of the proposed venue and information can be exchanged, support is available.

Accessibility

The bouncy castle once booked and confirmed will arrive rolled up, put into location, all the ancillary equipment needed positioned and then inflated. This means the access to the set up location needs to be clear and without obstruction. Not car accessible, as most castles can be wheeled on a sack truck, but bouncy castles are VERY heavy and steps and lack of gateway access can be a problem. Here at Chris's Castles Bouncy Castle hire we don't deliver to upstairs venues without a lift as it is too dangerous for our staff to drag 100kg bouncy castle upstairs. Likewise we avoid delivery to garden parties through a house due to potential damage of floors, walls and also the narrow width of internal doors.

We know access arrangements for most local halls, but if you don't have a standard driveway / side gate set up for your garden party then you should get in touch prior to booking to check delivery options. We always recommend choosing a venue first so we can recommend exactly what will fit.

Set up requirements

There are certain requirements that need to be met to facilitate your bouncy castle hire. You will need a standard household electrical socket in good working order. We carry 20 metre extension cables as standard so you will need the power point to be within 20 meters of your set up location.

You will also need a flat surface. It doesn't need to be perfectly flat, but does need to be relatively level.. a slope will not work. If your garden is too small or on a slope we would strongly recommend hiring a hall to accommodate you party,

A clean area. Again, not immaculately polished, but free from sharp objects, animal mess and other obstructions. One thing people often overlook is washing lines. If your washing line can be removed with no protruding parts then we can set up over the top, but concrete washing line posts cannot be moved!

Any other requirements - Outdoors our castles can only be set up on grass. This is due to the need to anchor the castles to avoid wind issues. Large solid metal pegs are driven into the ground to anchor you castle down. We do not set up outdoors on concrete, gravel, patio or anything else. Indoors you will just need a large enough clear area to set up the castles as sandbags can be used to prevent the castle from sliding around. You should NEVER allow a company to set up an outdoor inflatable for you using sandbags as they are just not safe.

In our next blog we'll be looking at checking what is and isn't included in your standard bouncy castle hire.