Bouncy Castles as an add on??

[GM-Entertainments]

Hi all,

Been thinking of buying a bouncy castle as an add on for kids disco's etc...what do you think? Probably looking to spend about £800 to begin with, anyone already doing this?

You thoughts please, I was thinking of offering it then just contacting another local bouncy castle business and get them to deliver...saves me spending £800...might add a few quid to the price though or take some kind of comission...see how it goes for the first 12 months, then but one if the need is there...

[Danno13]

You're best off going with the second option to start with. Find another company doing it and sub-contract the work. You'll have to find one that doesnt have their logo/name etc. on the castle though.

If you're getting enough demand for it, then buy your own, but i've heard they can be a nightmare with all the cleaning etc. Probably need 2-3 of you to transport and set it up too so thats more money to pay out for each job.

[CRAZY K]

You're best off going with the second option to start with. Find another company doing it and sub-contract the work. You'll have to find one that doesnt have their logo/name etc. on the castle though.

If you're getting enough demand for it, then buy your own, but i've heard they can be a nightmare with all the cleaning etc. Probably need 2-3 of you to transport and set it up too so thats more money to pay out for each job.

HERES AN INTERESTING STORY--

Rodeo Bull Company I know offer Bouncy castles.

Did a job for the armed forces--drunks involved--eventually after telling them it was all over and deflating the castle some drunken numpty jumped on it and broke his neck--now claiming against the Bouncy Castle owner--:eek:

CRAZY K

[djsteve10]

You're best off going with the second option to start with. Find another company doing it and sub-contract the work. You'll have to find one that doesnt have their logo/name etc. on the castle though.

If you're getting enough demand for it, then buy your own, but i've heard they can be a nightmare with all the cleaning etc. Probably need 2-3 of you to transport and set it up too so thats more money to pay out for each job.

Agree with Danno, Plus it is seasonal work too dont think many people want a bouncy castle outside in the winter,

[Danno13]

That was another thing I forgot, bouncy castle companies really need to have huge PLI policies! One I looked at hiring whilst at uni, had in excess of 100million!

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

That was another thing I forgot, bouncy castle companies really need to have huge PLI policies! One I looked at hiring whilst at uni, had in excess of 100million!

I had a collegue who was being sued as two people went down an inflatable slide at the same time and one got injured.

Apparantly the supervisor should have told them one at a time....

Look very carefully at PLI if you are considering this.

[ross@rds]

Sub contract a local company first see if there is a demand for disco + castle is so buy your own they dont come cheap mind you and PLI is a MUST and you will need 2 or 3 of you to set up wtc and someone will have to supervise it all the time.

[Spirits High]

You're best off going with the second option to start with. Find another company doing it and sub-contract the work. You'll have to find one that doesnt have their logo/name etc. on the castle though.

If you're getting enough demand for it, then buy your own, but i've heard they can be a nightmare with all the cleaning etc. Probably need 2-3 of you to transport and set it up too so thats more money to pay out for each job.


Sub contract a local company first see if there is a demand for disco + castle is so buy your own they dont come cheap mind you and PLI is a MUST and you will need 2 or 3 of you to set up wtc and someone will have to supervise it all the time.


Is there an echo in here? :D :D :D

[flatliners]

a friend of mine does them but you need to be insured up to the hilt bit i think might cost more than 800 for a good one

[BeerFunk]

I think in this case you would be better to have a close working relationship with a company that already supplies them.

[ross@rds]

Is there an echo in here? :D :D :D


Yes :approve:

[addoaddo]

Be careful of sub-contraction work, if there is an accident the claimant will first claim against you, you as the organiser will then have to claim against the company that supplied the castle.

A court may view that as you are at the venue you are the operator in charge of the castle!

[rob1963]

Plus it is seasonal work too dont think many people want a bouncy castle outside in the winter,

What about inside?

[kdrsoundandlight]

Hi i do discos and bouncy castles my smallest bouncy castle fits in to a small village hall i do a package where you get the mobile disco for x amount of pounds and for a extra ££ you get the bouncy castle, i have a roadie next to the bouncy castle all night to supervise the childen, also make sure you have crash mats, if you want anymore advice get in touch