Love Bouncy Castles Answers Your Questions !
How much is it to hire a bouncy castle ?
Bouncy castle hire prices will range depending on your hire time, size of castle, location and the quality of castle you are looking for. In general you can get a cheap hire from $200 for a small castle for a short period of time. From our research a small good quality bouncy castle will cost anywhere form $250 for a 4 hour hire. Prices can go as high as $1500 etc for a huge waterslide or bouncy castles that are more suited for large events.
How long do you hire a bouncy castle for ?
Bouncy castle hire times can vary from two hours, half day, fully day to night hire. We find the half day hire or fully day hire are the most popular options for kids parties. This offer great value for money for all. When the parents are getting ready for the party the kids can have a bouncy and play prior to their guest arriving. Adult bouncy castle hires we find the night hires are the most popular due to our castles having a built in disco ball to keep you bouncing into the early hours.
Can adults use a bouncy castle ?
The answer to this is yes. Adults can use bouncy castles that are designed to take heavier patrons. In general the adult bouncy castle will be a lot larger is size. An average kids bouncy castle will be around 4 metres by 4 metres. Adult bouncy castles will be around 5 metres by 6 metres is size. Adult bouncy castle hire are very popular due to have no age restrictions. Lots of families are now have late afternoon parties and locking in a night hire so the kids and adults can dance under the disco lights ( see image above ) If you would like to view our adult bouncy castles click me now
Do you need permission for a bouncy castle ?
**PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY PARK HIRE BOOKINGS**
You will only need permission for a bouncy castle if you are holding it in a public space like your local Community Centre. You will need to contact your local shire to gain permission to used the public space on your choose day and time. The Shire will then contact your chosen bouncy castle company to get copies of their Work Safe documentation for the hired bouncy castle along with their insurance policy. If a bouncy castle company can not provide these two documents then we advise you to chose another bouncy castle provide that is willing to put your safety first.
Planning a park hire in Rockingham. Click the link to contact your shire City of Rockingham Official Website - City of Rockingham
Planning a park hire in Mandurah. Click the link to contact your shire Home | City of Mandurah
Here is a link to the work safe guidelines for the amusement industry. Amusement structures - A guide for local government | Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (commerce.wa.gov.au)
Do bouncy castles ruin grass ?
The answer is no based on hiring a castle for a birthday party or event. Having your grass areas covered over by a bouncy castle for even a full day will not effect your grass. If you owned a bouncy castle and left it up for long periods of time then yes your grass area will be effected. The easiest solution for this if you own a bouncy castle is to move its location evert few days in your garden to allow the grass to breath, gain sun light and also be watered. A general party hire for a birthday etc will not be effect your lawn.
What size bouncy castle can adults use ?
The simple answer to this is a large bouncy castle. Adults in general are bigger and heavier than children so a more robust bouncy castle is required. These will generally be a minimum of 5 metres by 6 metres. Adults are bigger so we require more space to bouncy about on the castle. Everything comes back to safety and how we can keep our patrons from injury. Can you imagine a small bouncy castle with 8 adults trying to use it safely !! It would be nearly impossible not to crash into each other given the smaller bouncing area on a kids castle. If you would like to check out some large bouncy castles click me now !
Do bouncy castles have a weight limit ?
Yes all bouncy castles will have a weight and patrons limit depending on the size of the bouncy castles. If we take one of our small bouncy castles as an example. The max patrons at any one time is 6. The patrons must be under 12 years old. On average kids under this age will be under 50kg each so the running weight limit will be approx 300kg. An adult bouncy castle is limited to 8 patrons of any age. Common sense has to prevail with adults weighs varying massively. If we have a patron that is in excess of 100kg then we advise customers to reduce the numbers to 6 patrons. This will ensure safe use and also the castle is less likely to damaged.
Can you use a bouncy castle in the rain ?
Bouncy castles can be used in the rain as long as they have a roof cover and offer some protection from the elements. As an example we allow our children to use the bouncy castle in light rain as the roof will take care of 90% of it and disperse it off the external walls. If the bed of the castle becomes wet we just dry it down with a towel. In heavy rain we advise customers to come off the bouncy castle until the rain passes. Now this is the important bit !! All of our equipment is waterproof so we strongly advise you to leave the bouncy castle up so the roof can disperse the rain. Switching the castle off will result in the bouncy castle having a pool of water that will gather on the roof. Once you switch it back on someone ( normally dad ) will need to go on and push the roof back up to clear the water which will result in someone getting drenched ( normally dad )
Easy rules to follow
Light rain = continue to party
Heavy rain = take patrons off and keep castle up
Feel free to visit our home page and see all our bouncy castle options for your next party or event
Can you put a bouncy castle on concrete ?
For this question I will not only discuss placing on concrete but most other surfaces. The ideal service for a bouncy castle is green green grass. If you have this as an option this should always be your first choice. Placing a bouncy castle on any hard surface can be done as long as the base of the castle can be protected from damage with a ground sheet and or soft matting. The other safety item that need to be considered is how you will anchor the castle to the ground ! On a grass surface we use large industrial pegs to secure the bouncy castle to the ground. Wind is a bouncy castles worse enemy so making sure it can be secured safely is job No1. All hard surface job will need to have some kind of anchorage. We prefer to use sand bags or water anchors to hold the castle down. Other companies could also consider a drilled in ground anchor or even a pre fabricated concrete block. The other thing to consider is how you are connecting your bouncy castle to the anchor point. Remember you are only as strong as your weakest point. We use Load rated carabiners ( rated to 192kg each ). This will not let us down in the event of high winds. Below we will show examples of our kit we use for hard surface jobs like placing a bouncy castle on concrete.
Below we have a photo of our load rated carabiners. These are attached to each sand bag we provide our customers. Sand bags are 25kg each and the carabiners we provide are more than 7 times stronger than the load we put them under. We really do put your safety first !
425LBS is 192.7kg ( see image for load rating )
What do you put under a bouncy castle ?
This is an easy one ! Lush green grass you will not require anything under the bouncy castle. On ground that is uneven, rough or grainy then a ground sheet would be advised. Grass areas surrounded by trees that are dropping leaves and twigs we suggest a ground sheet and soft matting to raise the base of the castle up off the ground to avoid damage. All hard surfaces will require matting and ground sheets for protection. All good bouncy castle companies will be happy to assist you when making your booking. Be sure to tell them your exact ground type so they can pack the kit require to carry out your hire in the best possible way.
Can teens use bouncy castles ?
What teenager doesn't like to party ! Teenagers will need to hire a large / adult bouncy castle due to them being over the small and combo bouncy castle age limit. Most of our teenage hires are having late evening hires and prefer to book in a night hire which is set up in the afternoon.
Can you leave a bouncy castle up over night ?
You can but there is no need using electricity if you are not using it. Once your party has finished make sure all the patrons have exited the bouncy castle. Switch the power of at the power point and the castle will slowly deflate. The following morning you hire company will come and collect it. If you want to be a super star switch the castle on an hour before they are due to arrive. This helps dry off any condensation from the night before and help the hire company keep on top of maintaining a clean cars for its next hire.
Should I unplug a bouncy castle at night ?
This is a similar question to above. Yes you can unplug it or just switch off at the power outlet
Can a bouncy castle go on uneven ground ?
A bouncy castle can go on uneven ground or a slope but this will be taken case by case. Everything comes back to safety and if we feel we can make the hire worth while for you. If the ground is very uneven we will advise you to move the location on not hire. The last thing we want is for you to pay for something you cant use properly or put the customer in any danger. The same goes for slopes. If it is very gradual then we can make it work. Some gardens just don't work. Send us a picture of your garden and we can advise you on best way to set the castle out.
Can you leave a bouncy castle outside ?
You can leave a bouncy castle outside. We do not recommend leaving one outside in a none secure area ( front yard ) A gated rear garden the castle will be secure so is safe to leave outside overnight. For event hire and front yard parties the bouncy castle will need to be supervised at all times. The bouncy castle is the customers responsibility for the duration of the hire.