What's Included in a Water Slide Rental? The Full Breakdown

A water slide rental from Big Wave Slides includes everything but the guests: delivery, professional setup and anchoring, sanitizing before drop-off, full insurance, and end-of-event pickup. You just provide a flat space, water, and power. Here's the full breakdown — and the few things you supply.

What's included in every rental

• Delivery — we bring the slide to your home, park, church, or venue, whether it's a compact Sunset Splash 16 or a giant Great White Shark 18.
• Professional setup & anchoring — our trained crew installs it, anchors it (stakes on grass, sandbags on hard surfaces), and safety-checks it before anyone climbs on.
• Sanitizing — every slide is cleaned and sanitized before delivery, so it arrives fresh.
• Full insurance — every rental is covered, with a certificate available for schools, churches, and HOAs.
• Pickup & teardown — we come back, take it down, and haul it away.

You don't transport, install, clean, or store anything — the whole point of renting a showpiece like the Tidal Tower 27 or Mega Monsoon 28.

What you provide

1. A flat area — grass is ideal; concrete, asphalt, or turf work too.
2. A water spigot — a standard garden-hose connection.
3. Power — a grounded outlet within ~100 ft (or ask for a generator).
4. Adult supervision — an adult should watch riders during use.

What's NOT automatically included (ask in your quote)

• A generator, if there's no power on site.
• A staffed attendant, if you'd like one.
• Extra hours or overnight.
• Long-distance delivery — delivery starts with a base fee, the first 15 miles included, then $2.50/mile plus a small pickup fee.

How pricing works

Rentals start at $199/day, and most backyard slides and combos run $250–$550/day — all-inclusive of delivery, setup, sanitizing, insurance, and pickup. A budget-friendly Fiesta Splash 16 sits at the low end; a full Mega Waterpark Combo at the top. There's no online payment — you request a free quote, we confirm your date and exact price, and you pay offline once it's locked in.

Why "all-inclusive" matters

The most common surprise renters hit elsewhere is a low sticker price that doesn't include delivery, setup, or insurance — so the final bill balloons. Before booking with anyone, ask: "Is delivery, setup, and insurance included?" With us, it always is. Whether you're planning a birthday party with a themed Cosmic Galaxy 18 or Mermaid Lagoon 18, or a big backyard bash with the Castle Splash Combo, you'll know the real number up front. Browse all rentals or see what's available in Dallas.

FAQ

Is delivery included in the price? There's a base delivery fee with the first 15 miles included and a small per-mile rate beyond that — always shown in your quote.

Do I need to set the slide up myself? No. Our crew delivers, sets up, anchors, and safety-checks it, then returns to take it down.

Is insurance really included? Yes — every rental is fully insured, with a certificate for any venue that asks.

What do I actually need to provide? A flat space, a garden-hose spigot, a power outlet (or generator), and adult supervision.

Ready to make a splash? Tell us your date, venue, and city and we'll send a free, no-obligation quote with everything included. Request your free quote or browse every water slide. Prefer to own one? Shop slides for sale. Big Wave Slides — delivered, set up, and fully insured, nationwide.