Let’s face it: planning a birthday party is extremely difficult! There are your of options. Choosing a bounce house rental can be a great way to celebrate almost any special event. Today, we’re going to give you five questions you NEED to know the answers to before you schedule your event:

1) How old is the inflatable rental? To save money, many companies buy old, used, and dirty bounce houses from larger companies. What they don’t tell you when you order your bounce house is that the unit often looks old, used and dirty. Big-name companies are constantly buying new inventory to replace old, used, and dirty inventory. Be sure to ask about the age of the bounce house rental you will receive for your special event

2) What happens if the owner gets sick? Does everything go off? For whatever reason, there are thousands of people who think they can run an inflatable rental business. So people buy a jump thinking they’ll install it on the weekends and make some quick bucks. But what about the weekends when the business owner gets sick? Well, usually, the business closes. A reliable company will have the staff and inventory to make your party a success no matter what!

3) Do you return calls in a timely manner? In the party rental business, customer service is everything! Unfortunately, there are many companies that treat this business with extreme indifference. Small and unreliable companies will stop returning phone calls as your event time approaches. Make sure you are happy with the customer service of the company you decide to use from the start. The way you are treated early in the process is a good indication of how much integrity your chosen company has.

4) What kind of inflatables does the company offer? Many rental companies rent out bouncy houses or water slides. However, the larger and more reputable companies will rent combination units that include a jumping surface and a sliding surface. These inflatables cost more to purchase, so many smaller businesses are unable to purchase these types of units. But renting a combo unit will give your guests double the entertainment and hours of jumping and sliding fun.

5) How is the heat? Summer is here… and it’s hot! The material in bounce house rentals can get very hot during the summer, which can take away from the fun of your party rental. However, renting a water slide is a perfect solution for the heat! Water slides offer protection from the heat while taking the fun factor to the next level!