Measure the usable rectangle, not the whole yard
Record the clear length and width of the proposed setup area. Exclude trees, fences, playsets, slopes, landscaping, vehicles, overhead obstacles, and ground that cannot support the approved setup.
Mark the proposed rectangle instead of estimating from a photograph. A large lawn can contain only a small usable setup area after driveways, septic areas, sprinkler lines, low branches, drainage, and required guest paths are removed.
- Clear usable length and width
- Overhead clearance below branches, wires, lights, or structures
- Surface, slope, drainage, sprinklers, septic, and underground concerns
Compare the actual bounce houses and combos after measuring; check the surface and anchoring plan separately.
Leave working room outside the inflatable
The selected unit needs additional room for its blower, anchors, entrance, exit, adult supervision, and a clear walkway. A slide or combo also needs its full landing or runout area.
Keep the queue and exit away from food service, parked vehicles, grills, fire features, pets, and another attraction's landing area. The setup should preserve an emergency route and a clear place for adults to supervise.
A water slide also needs a suitable landing area and drainage plan. Use the water-slide preparation guide for those additional questions.
Check the delivery route before booking
Measure the narrowest gate and note steps, tight turns, slopes, soft ground, and the route from unloading to the setup area. Share those details with Wow Inflatables so the exact unit can be confirmed for the property.
For a school, church, park, or managed venue, also confirm the unloading location and access window. A unit can fit the final field and still be impractical if the rolled equipment cannot reach it safely.
- Narrowest gate or doorway
- Steps, curbs, tight corners, hills, or long carries
- Parking, bollards, locked gates, and venue access times
- Whether hand trucks are required for delivery
After the equipment is reserved, follow the delivery and setup checklist so the route, site contact, utilities, and event schedule are ready for the crew.
Match the measurement to the exact rental
Do not transfer the measurements from one product to another. A standard bounce house, combo, tall slide, and obstacle course use different footprints, heights, entrances, landing areas, blower positions, and anchor layouts.
Use the actual product dimensions as the starting point, then confirm the complete installed area with Wow. If the site is close to the limit, choose a smaller unit or another setup location rather than planning around a tight estimate.
Apply the measurements to local rental choices in Macon and Forsyth, then compare water-slide rentals when the site can support water play.
Current Wow planning sources
The exact installed footprint and clearance depend on the selected equipment and approved setup. Confirm the real unit and site before the event.
