Marquee and jumping castle hire

Parents, schools, sports clubs, councils and community groups, and anyone running a garden wedding or local fair.

Hire fee per day or event, plus delivery and setup charges. Peak demand is weekends and warmer months.

• Practical setup and safe anchoring of equipment
• Driving and towing a trailer
• Clear communication about safety rules
• Good at scheduling deliveries

• Public liability insurance that specifically covers inflatables and marquees
• Safety standards for inflatables and anchoring: check your state's work health and safety regulator for requirements
• Council permits may be needed for events on public land, so check with the local council
• Wind and weather risks, and cancellation policy
• Storage space and the physical work of lifting heavy gear
• Workers compensation insurance once you hire helpers, check your state scheme
• Costs rise quickly if you need a vehicle or trailer as well as several commercial-grade castles and marquees, so start with a small range

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $25,000 to $80,000, depending on your vehicle or trailer and how many commercial-grade castles and marquees you buy. Costs rise quickly, so consider starting with a small range.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your range, prices and number of bookings. Wind and weather risks and your cancellation policy can affect income, so plan for them.

Check public liability insurance that specifically covers inflatables and marquees, and safety standards for inflatables and anchoring with your state's work health and safety regulator. Also check council permits for events on public land, and workers compensation once you hire helpers.