Q: How much does it cost to run the bouncy castle all day? A: The bouncy castle runs on a 750w motor, and therefore costs around 10p per hour to run.

Is a bouncy castle business a good idea?

Hiring out bouncy castles and inflatables is a really great business to be in either full time or part time, and the rewards can be high. As well as the “fun factor”, i.e. delighting children, and their parents, or adults, at an adult party, the monetary rewards and cash-flow can be excellent.

How profitable is a bouncy castle business?

How much profit can an inflatable bounce house business make? Industry research indicates an average of 1.5 rentals per week, which comes out to $188 per week per bounce house. If you invest in 4 bounce houses, your business will draw in about $750 per week.

Do I need insurance for a bouncy castle?

Absolutely YES you definitely need public liability insurance if you are hiring out bouncy castles or inflatables to the general public. There are lots of insurance companies that specifically deal with leisure insurance lie hiring out bouncy castles etc.

Does bouncy castle use a lot of electricity?

The simple answer to this is YES! Bouncy castles are powered by an electric fan which constantly pumps air into the inflatable with excess air leaving via the seams. There are however 2 types of “inflatables” available, they are called “sealed air units” and “continuous flow units”.

Do bounce houses use a lot of electricity?

The amount of electricity a bounce house uses depends on the size blower you’re using. A small 1 HP blower will cost about $0.13 an hour, a medium 1.5 HP blower will cost about $0.15 an hour, and a large 2 HP blower will cost about $0.22 per hour. The average cost to run a bounce house for the day is about $1.28.

Are bouncy castles expensive to run?

ENERGY. Even though bouncy castles are relatively energy efficient to run at approximately 20p per hour, this still needs to be factored in to any investment. Assuming a bouncy castle is on for 8 hours a day, this is approximately 1.60 a day or £584.00 a year. This is subject to the changes in energy costs.

What do I need for a bouncy castle?

Equipment you’ll need

  1. Bouncy Castle, preferably with a rain cover.
  2. Anchor pegs (for outside use), sandbags (for inside use).
  3. An electric blower.
  4. Ground sheet to protect underside of bouncer.
  5. Electrical extension cable (around 25 – 30 meters long).
  6. RCD circuit breaker (a safety cut-out device).

Are bounce houses a good investment?

Starting an inflatable bounce house business can be a very profitable home business or a lucrative full time operation. We have years of experience not only assisting existing rental businesses but starting them as well. The Inflatable Party Rental Business is growing in excess of $3.5 Billion a year.

What does bouncy castle insurance cover?

If you hire out a bouncy castle, public liability insurance is a must. It covers your legal costs if a claim is brought against you for any damage to property. In addition, you’ll be covered if someone is injured by something to do with your business.

How big is a full size bouncy castle?

To expand on these points we have a wide variety of sizes available from toddler bouncers at 11x8ft to large adult castles at 20x20ft so as you can imagine the price difference between these are massive. Another price difference is whether the bouncy castle is just for children’s use or adults too.

How much does it cost to rent a bounce house?

This size can only hold a limit of up to 5 kids at a time. However, rental companies charge a total of $200 to $600 for renting complex bounce castles that give kids the opportunity to climb, slide, leap, and chase each other.

When to start a bouncy castle hire business?

In the winter and spring, parents can hire a community hall or church hall to hold the party and accommodate the bouncer. To run a successful bouncy castle hire business, you don’t have to give up your full time job, and also you don’t need any large capital investment.

Which is more expensive painted or printed bouncy castles?

With the artwork, we now offer painted and printed artwork – the printed artwork is much more popular but is slightly more expensive than the painted artwork however it doesn’t add too much to the price.