02 April 21 - Bouncy Castles for Sale – How to buy bouncy castles?

Get up, head to your nearest bouncy castle store, buy the bouncy castle that you like, and start bouncing.

That is exactly how you should NOT buy a bouncy castle.

So how should you do it?

Well, you need to follow a four-part process and consider five factors for that. Sounds too much for a bounce house? Trust us, it would be worth it.

Bouncy castles cost more than just loose change. Now when you are spending more than ten grand for an inflatable jumpy house, you ought to do it right.

And we made an effort to create this step-by-step process that you can follow to buy the right bouncy castle without trial and error.

So, let us get started and get you the best bouncy castle.

Step 1 - Understand Your Needs

You need (or want!) a bouncy castle. That is ground zero. But before you can buy one, you need to ask yourself a couple of other questions.

• Do I need a themed bouncy castle?
• Do I just need a bouncy castle, or I am open to getting bouncy slides, obstacle courses, or other inflatables that our party can bounce on?
• Do I have the space to inflate a bouncy castle?
• What size of the bouncy castle do I need?
• Do I have the power supply facilities and accessibility to power the bouncy castle?
• Will the bouncy castle be used by just kids? Or do I need something that would accommodate adults too?
• How many children (or adults) should be able to use the bounce house at the same time?
• How much is my budget?

Once you have answered all these questions, you will know what kind of bouncy castle you are looking for. Without all these details, you’d be setting out on a wild goose chase.

Step 2 - Survey The Market - Look Everywhere

Once you know what you are looking for, it is time to look at what all is available. Everywhere. Don’t just stop at the bouncy castle shops or stores in your area. Go online and look for options from different sellers.

You will find a wider range of options at eCommerce stores and with online sellers than just offline stores.

Check the prices, quality and other features that you need. Make sure you carefully look at all the features and not just the price. Buying a low-quality product for throwaway prices would ultimately dampen the fun. Also, it would cost you much more in the long run, given that it would need repairs and replacement.

A word from the wise - If you find a feature that you didn’t think of in Step 1 but feel is useful, don’t hesitate to hike up your budget a bit. Bouncy castles are not an everyday buy that you can compromise on.

Step 3 - Consider These Five Factors Of Extreme Significance

With Step 2, you should have been able to find three to five options for the final purchase. These would be the options that have all that you are looking for.

But you need to compare them on the following parameters.

1. Material

   Most bouncy castles available in the UK are made of UK-PVC. The weight is 580 to 610 grams per square meter.

   The material of the canvas used to make bouncy castles determines the weight and size of the final product.

   And the thicker the material, the most tear-resistant the product will be. It would be good to go with a canvas with a weight of between 620 to 650 Gr/m2. Plus, make sure the material is fire-resistant and unleaded.

2. Stitching

   Most UK manufacturers of bouncy castles sow their seams twice. But just because it is common, it doesn’t mean you have to settle for it.

   A few good bouncy castle sellers do use quadruple stitching. This increases the quality and robustness of the castle manifold.

   You might have to take out your magnifying glasses to find such sellers because they are rare. But when you find the right seller, you can then rest assured that your bouncy castle won’t tear and ruin fun or cause accidents.

3. Safety

   Inflatable attractions for professional use are regulated under the European Norm (EN) 14960. The regulation was updated in 2013 and is now called EN 14960:2013.

   Drop heights, dangers of collapsing and choking are important factors to be considered under this regulation. The age and weight of end-users, air pressure, wind resistance and anchoring are other factors that are to be paid attention to.

   Bouncy castles which adhere to these regulations have certifications. While buying for commercial or personal use, make sure these regulations are met, and the jumpy castle has the proper certifications.

4. Warranty

   Just like you won’t buy any other high-value commodity without a warranty, don’t buy a bouncy castle without one.

   Bouncy house sellers that don’t offer a warranty are most definitely guilty of not following the norms and safety standards. When the seller isn’t confident about their product, how can you be?

   If a bouncy castle seller offers only one year of warranty, chances are they have used thinner material that might cause you trouble after a year of use. With quality suppliers, you will easily get two years of warranty.

5. Legality

This might come across as odd, but you could be held liable for intellectual property rights infringements because of your bouncy castle.

How exactly?

Well, the theme that you see on your bouncy castle - Frozen, Pokemon, Spiderman, Bob the Builder, Mickey Mouse, etc. - is the intellectual property of Disney or others. And most sellers in the UK don’t have the copyrights to use those images, pictures, characters or stars on bouncy castles.

So, shouldn’t they be held liable? They manufactured it, right?

But you bought it too. Knowing full well that you or the seller have no rights over the IP. And by making the purchase, you are exposing yourself to legal and financial trouble. So, while buying themed bouncy castles, make sure the manufacturer or seller is violating no IP laws.

Step 4 - Consider Renting Before You Buy A Bounce House

Buying a bounce house is a hefty investment. It takes not just money but also your time and effort. Before you invest so much, consider renting.

Ask yourself three questions -

• Do I need the bouncy castle too often, and renting would cost me much more?
• Do I have the necessary skill and time to care for, maintain, store, and operate the bouncy castle?
• Do I have sufficient lump sum funds to buy a bouncy castle?

If you answer yes to all these questions, only then should you buy a bouncy castle. For all others, renting should be the way to go.

It saves you from the hassle, costs less, and is convenient as well. At Ready, Steady, Bounce, you will get all sorts of inflatables, including bouncy castles, slides, obstacle courses, soft plays, and more on rent.

Now don’t wait anymore. Start your bouncy castle search today, let this step-by-step guide help you, and get ready for some bouncy fun.

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