How much does it cost to rent a moonbounce?

How long is a full day?

Do you provide special pricing to schools, churches and other non-profit organizations?

How much does it cost to rent a moonbounce?

Our rentals start as low as $60/hour*.  *3 hour minimum.

How long is a full day?

We will arrive to set up between 7am and 11am and return to take it down between 6pm and 9pm.  Exact times depend on the time of year, sunset and our delivery schedule, however we are more than willing to work with you if you have specific needs.

Sure!  We will do our best to arrange our delivery schedule around your schedule.  While we cannot accommodate these requests every time, we will will work with you to ensure that you are not inconvenienced.

That depends.  If your rental includes a moonbounce, unfortunately, no.  Due to safety concerns, we are required to set up and take down every rental.  This ensures your safety, as the units can be very heavy, as well as allows us an opportunity to review the rules and regulations regarding the operation of the unit.  SAFETY FIRST!

If your rental DOES NOT include a moonbounce, you have the option of picking up the rental items yourself.  Rentals that are not picked up and total less than $150.00 are subject to a $35.00 delivery fee.

Not only are our units are cleaned and sanitized after every use, they are brand new as well.  Our oldest bounce was built in August of 2004.

All of our units are 15' x 15' plus a 2' step.  This makes them approx 15' x 17' overall.

For our outdoor units, a 25' x 25' area that is level, clear of any rocks, sticks, roots, etc that could puncture the bounce is required.  Also, if you have an in-ground sprinkler system, make sure it is turned off and the sprinkler heads are not engaged.

It's true......many apartments/townhouses don't provide a lot of room in for a bounce.  However, there are alternatives.  Some potential ideas:

• Use a relatives house for the party

• For communions and other church related events, look into using your church grounds

• If for a birthday, combine parties with your child's friend that has a birthday close to your child's.

• County parks can usually be used for parties.  There is generally a small hourly fee associated with this.  We have generators for rent and will be more than happy to help you work out the details with the city or county park authority.

Depends on the size of the bounce and the bouncers, however we provide the following maximum capacity numbers.

The bounce is inflated with a fully enclosed blower motor unit that must stay on the entire time the bounce unit is being used. The design of the blower is such that no moving parts are exposed. This is a very important safety feature that you should take into account whenever considering a rental. The blower unit must be located within ~50 feet of an electrical outlet.

While we prefer for safety reasons that the bounce be placed on a level, grassy area, we also realize that this is not always possible.  As such, we provide rubber mats free of charge that must be placed around the entrance to the bounce when setup on concrete or asphalt. 

While they are full of air, the bounces themselves are quite heavy.  However, they do need to be staked down to avoid them "walking" around.  To accomplish this we use large sandbags at each corner when setting up on concrete or asphalt.  When setting up grassy areas, we use large stakes that are driven into the ground.  While these stakes do not go deep enough to hit utility lines, please let us know if we will be setting up near items such as drainage lines or sprinkler lines.

Don't let that stop you.  We have generators available for only $75/day, including a full day of fuel, that will power the blowers that inflate the bounce.

We realize that plans can change and we will gladly refund 100% of your deposit when provided with at least 3 days notice prior to your reservation date.  If provided less than 3 days notice, we will not refund deposits.  Weather related cancellations are only determined on the day of the rental and will result in a complete refund of any deposit.

If the local forecast is calling for high winds (> 15 MPH), or rain on the morning of your reservation, we will contact you via phone to reschedule your reservation for another day or to provide a refund of your deposit.  Rescheduling is based on availability for the day requested.  If you feel that rain or wind is a concern, please bring this to our attention PRIOR to your bounce being set up.  No Refunds will be provided once the bounce is set up.  Ups and Downs reserves the right to cancel a rental and provide a full refund of your deposit if it is raining or rain is inevitable.

Given the frequency of afternoon thundershowers and storms in our area, this is a valid concern.  It is important to remember that the bounce blower is powered by electricity and that electricity and water don't mix well.  If rain is encountered, ask everyone to quickly and calmly exit the bounce.  Once it is emptied, unplug the blower and allow the unit to deflate.  DO NOT USE THE UNIT IN HEAVY RAIN OR HIGH WINDS!  Once the weather has passed, plug the blower back in, allow the unit to inflate and have an adult dry the interior with a towel.  This is very important, as the vinyl is very slippery when wet.  Once dry, the bounce can be utilized again.

In the case of an emergency, have everyone exit the bounce calmly and quickly contact Ups and Downs at (703) 843-6231.

Definitely!  Due to the high cost of insurance, there are many companies out there that choose to not carry insurance coverage.  However, at Ups and Downs, we believe that this is the most important requirement for running a moonbounce rental business.  As such, we are fully insured with a liability insurance policy covering injury due to Ups and Downs' gross negligence. This statement in no way implies legal responsibility. Please read your rental agreement.  We are happy to provide a copy of our insurance binder upon request. 

Our contract requires that an adult over the age of 21 be home when the bounce is setup.  We will review the features of the bounce with this individual, as well as our safety regulations.  Additionally, we will review our emergency procedures with this individual at the time of setup.  An adult over the age of 21 MUST accompany the bounce anytime the bounce is inflated.  This person is responsible for the safety of the children, as well as, the care of the equipment by making sure that ALL safety rules and regulations are followed.  Aside from safety items, it is the responsibility of the renter to provide for electrical power within 50ft of the bounce and a level, open 20' x 20' area to set up in.

Absolutely!  We will happily provide an attendant for your rental to free you from having to worry about who is watching the bounce.  This must be requested at least 7 days prior to your reservation day and there is an attendant charge of $25/hour.

As long as the safety rules are followed bounces are very safe.  In fact, most accidents that arise from the use of moonbounces are a direct result of the renters not following the posted safety rules by allowing the unit to be overloaded, allowing the unit to be used in high winds, etc.

Take a look at our inventory and our availability calendars to determine if the bounce or item that you would like to rent is available.  If it is, you may submit a reservation request via our online request form, contact us via email at sales@upsanddownsrentals.com or via phone at (703) 843-6231 and we will be happy to confirm your reservation request.  As our reservation system is not directly tied to our web page calendars yet, we will provide  final confirmation of availability within 24 hours of your request.  We will then tentatively reserve your unit, mail, fax or email you a rental agreement and Safety Rules and Regulations agreement for you to sign and return.  Once we have received your signed documents and your deposit, we will finalize your reservation.

How much of a deposit is required to confirm a reservation?

While you may pay up to 100% of the rental fees up front if you like, we require that you provide a deposit equal to 30% of the total charges or provide a credit card in order for us to confirm the equipment for you.  If you provide a credit card, it will only be held and will not be charged, unless there is a last minute cancellation.  If this occurs, the 30% deposit fee would be charged.

While cash is the ole standby, we will happily accept a check or you may charge your rental to your Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express  Payment is due in full at the time of setup.  The delivery person will provide you with a copy of the rules, review the safety procedures with you and collect final payment prior to setting up the unit.

We primarily serve Prince William County.  However, we are happy to deliver anywhere in the DC Metro Area.  The following trip fees pertain to rentals outside Prince WIlliam County, there is never a trip few for deliveries inside Prince WIlliam County.

- More than 20 miles from the center of zip code 20112 - $2.00/mile one way

- More than 40 miles from the center of zip code 20112 - $3.00/mile one way

The trip fee applies to the entire distance, one way.  In other words, if the delivery location is 25 miles away, the trip fee would be $50.00.  Distance is determined by MapQuest.  Just plug 20112 into the Starting Zip Code field. 

Our minimum rental fee is $150.00.  Rentals totaling less than $150.00 are subject to a additional $35.00 delivery fee.  Alternatively, you have the option to pick up rentals that do not include a moonbounce and this fee would be waived.

Do you provide special pricing to schools, churches and other non-profit organizations?

Absolutely!  Please email us or call us at (703) 843-6231 for details.  We would love to work with you.  Please note that a moonbounce can make a great compliment to a non-profit fundraiser, such as a carwash or other event.  While the parents are getting the car washed, it provides some fun for the kids and also provides instant "curb appeal" for your function.

We definitely do!   Please email us or call us at (703) 843-6231 for details.  Be sure to ask about the other festival related "pay-per" services that we can provide.