Does the Rental Company Inspect Equipment Before Delivery?
A reputable one absolutely does. Before any unit leaves the warehouse it should be inspected for tears, worn seams, damaged anchor points, and blower function.
Quick answer
- ✓A reputable one absolutely does. Before any unit leaves the warehouse it should be inspected for tears, worn seams, damaged anchor points, and blower function.
- ✓At delivery, the setup crew should inflate the unit fully and walk around it before they leave to confirm it is properly staked and sitting on a flat surface.
- ✓If a company just drops equipment and drives away without inflating and checking it, that is a red flag.
- ✓You should also do a quick walk around yourself before kids get in. Look for visible damage and confirm the blower is running steady.
- ✓Make sure the anchor stakes are fully in the ground.
Full answer
Does the rental company inspect equipment before delivery? A reputable one absolutely does. Before any unit leaves the warehouse it should be inspected for tears, worn seams, damaged anchor points, and blower function. At delivery, the setup crew should inflate the unit fully and walk around it before they leave to confirm it is properly staked or anchored and sitting on a flat surface. If you are renting from a company that just drops equipment and drives away without inflating and checking it, that is a red flag. You should also do a quick walk around yourself before kids get in. Look for any visible damage, make sure the anchor stakes are fully in the ground, and confirm the blower is running steady. We are located right near Home Depot on Sherman Way. Call or text Oscar or come by the store on Vanowen Street and he will tell you exactly what our inspection and setup process looks like before anything gets delivered to your home.
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