FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS :
1. How do I book?
The preferred method is by telephoning
us, alternatively you can email us at info@floatytowers.co.uk.
Our contact information can be found here >>.
2. How much notice do I need to give you for a booking?
You can book anytime however bookings get very busy so please book
as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
3. How much does it cost?
Please see our inflatable
pages for all prices. These prices are a guide and may be higher in
extreme busy periods.
4. What do the prices include?
All bouncy castle
booking prices include local delivery, a small charge may need to
be charged for out of area deliveries, (please contact us for delivery
rates). You will also receive a blower, extension cable, and safety
crash mat, the price also includes set up, inflation and collection.
5. When are your bouncy castles available?
Our castles
are available 7 days a week all year round, including Bank Holidays.
6. How long do I get the equipment for?
Most parties
are in the afternoon and so we will deliver and set up your castle
between 8 am and 12 noon we will then come and take the castle away
after your party has finished usually from 5-7 pm onwards although
pick up time can be arranged later a overnight charge usually 20 pound
is available, but needs to be arranged when you book.
7. Do you hire overnight?
Yes under certain circumstance
this can be arranged, please contact us.
8. Do I have to pay a deposit? No.
9. How do I pay?
Most people choose to pay cash
on delivery, we do not accept credit card payments. Cheques WILL NOT
be accepted on the day.Cheque payments need to be received in sufficient
time for funds to clear before the booking date.
10. What if it rains?
99% of our castles have built
in shower covers so can still be used in showery conditions. Bouncy
castles should not be used in Very heavy rain due to safety reasons.
If the weather is to bad we will ring you on the day to arrange another
date.
11. Can the bouncy castle be set up on a slope?
No this is not possible however if it is a very slight slope it may
be ok, you will need to discuss this prior to the booking.
12. How long does it take to set up/inflate/deflate/pack
up the inflatable?
The bouncy castles take approx 15 minutes
to set up and 20 minutes to pack up. However this is only an estimate,
times may vary depending on which castle you hire.
13. How much space is needed?
We need a 3ft wide
clear access to deliver most castles. You will need to allow a minimum
of 4 feet at the front and rear of castle and 2 feet either side this
is to allow access and the blower at rear. Please make sure all dog
poo, garden items such as garden toys, swings, slides, patio furniture,
rubbish etc. are removed from the area where the castle is to be sited.
14. When I hire the castle is there anything I need to provide?
We supply all the hardware you will need for the castle, you will
need to provide a 240 volts mains power supply, also you will need
to provide 2 forms of I.D. i.e. Drivers Licence, Utility Bill etc.
this forms part of the hire agreement.
15. Do you supply safety instructions?
Yes we provide
detailed safety instructions with every hire.
16. Is there an age limit for children using the castle?
Yes all our castles are suitable for children up to and including
the age of 12. Anyone older than this will need to hire our adult
castles.
17. Can you set up on Concrete or Stones?
No due
to safety reasons we will NOT deliver and set up on concrete under
any conditions. Grass is the preferred surface.