Getting Started - Rental Tent Basics
/Pick a date for your event. Most parties are on Saturday or Sunday. We typically set up on Thursday or Friday and take down on Monday or Tuesday. The tent/tent package is yours for the weekend, so think about how to best get your money’s worth (host a brunch the next morning, or have friends over for evening drinks and cookout the night before your event).
How many guests are you expecting? You don’t have to get this exactly right. We understand that you might not have a firm headcount yet, but plan on having everyone protected under the tent in case of rain. We can always bring a few extra chairs and an extra table if things change!
Where are we setting up the tent? Our tents are canopy tents (pole tents). They are held up by center poles and held in place using ropes and stakes. This style tent requires the following:
completely flat, grassy space to lay out the tent
5 feet all the way around the tent for ropes and stakes
at least 15’ of overhead space free of limbs, branches, power lines, etc
cannot be placed on cement or pushed against the side of your house
Any underground hazards to consider? We use a sledgehammer to pound stakes into the ground roughly 3’ deep. We need to know if there are sprinkler lines, electrical lines running to your shed, pool, septic tanks, or anything else we cant see.
Unsure if the tent will fit? Send pics! Snap a few photos of the area to share with us!
Still unsure or nervous? Call Dig Safe! It’s free!
