What is the best material to put under a playset?

• <div><p>Rubber mulch is widely considered the best material to place under a playset. This material option provides more cushioning than traditional wood mulch for added protection, remains cooler than sand and most other materials in direct sunlight, and it’s low maintenance. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-are-pros-and-cons-rubber-mulch.htm">Rubber mulch</a> is slightly more expensive than other common options at <b>$120 per cubic yard</b> on average, whereas pine bark mulch is <b>$30 per cubic yard.</b> But when it comes to your children’s safety, the investment is worthwhile. Consult your playground equipment installation company about material recommendations before starting this project.</p></div>

Do I need to anchor my playset?

• <div><p>Yes! It’s always a good idea to anchor your playset. Even though they’re heavy, it doesn’t take much wind to blow one over. Anchoring everything to the ground makes it a lot safer for your kiddos.</p></div>

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Q: Is it less expensive to build your own swing set?

• <div><p>Material markup costs and labor expenses are the additional primary costs of hiring a playground installer over building your own set. Labor costs are typically less costly than some more specialized home improvement projects. DIY swing set construction is less expensive than professional installation but will take considerably more time and effort to perform.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to install a playground?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/swing-set-cost.htm#">Playground installation costs</a> around <b>$500</b> on average, which doesn&rsquo;t include the cost of the playground itself. Most homeowners spend between <b>$150 and $1,200</b> on the labor to install a playground, plus between <b>$100 and $1,500 </b>on the playground equipment. The cost of professional installation depends on a few different factors:</p><ul><li><p>Type and size of the playground </p></li><li><p>Whether or not you need land leveling before installation</p></li><li><p>Accessibility of your yard</p></li><li><p>Whether you buy a premade playground or a custom one</p></li><li><p>Local permitting costs, if necessary</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: How do I find a good playground installer?

• <div><p>You can start by finding playground installers in your area that have amassed mostly positive reviews online. Next, search for the companies on the Better Business Bureau&rsquo;s (BBB) website to see if any consumer complaints have been filed. Once you rule out companies with poor reviews and a history of complaints, contact the remaining options and ask the following questions to find the right installer for you:</p><ul><li><p>Will you pull permits if required?</p></li><li><p>Do you offer a warranty?</p></li><li><p>How long do you expect the installation to take?</p></li><li><p>Do you have experience working with the specific playground material I want?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Do I need to anchor my playset?

• <div><p>Yes! It&rsquo;s always a good idea to anchor your playset. Even though they&rsquo;re heavy, it doesn&rsquo;t take much wind to blow one over. Anchoring everything to the ground makes it a lot safer for your kiddos.</p></div>

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They did a great job! Very thorough and caring of the equipment! Will have them Do more work for us!
Uptown AV
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Reviewed in June 2023
This young man delivers what he say's he will. He is on time, has equipment that is in good repair, friendly, gets to work and dresses and acts like a professional. Prices are reasonable. Hire him, you will be glad you did.
Stump Pro Grinding
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Reviewed in June 2020
Arrived ahead of time, very courteous, professional and very affordable, and also included a bit of training to keep my equipment running with out ringing for service. But the professionalism is what i will pay for, and they know what they are doing. I have tried others and professionalism was...
M & M Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in February 2014
Went through many equipment iterations and the resulting quotes. Justin was very helpful and provided the quotes promply and answered all my questions. Crew arrived as scheduled. A bonus was that instead of a two day installation, two crews arrived and it was all done in one day. Crew...
Freyaldenhoven Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in January 2014
There are three people, Kenny , his wife and his son. The don't use fancy equipment to haul of the old stuff, but got it done, My 1600 square foot house, was done in four days. The price was considerably less than residential roofing and word of mouth of facebook friends was the deciding factor...
Kenny Lovins
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Reviewed in June 2013
They are very good. They also gave us a trailer to pull it on. They were very professional. We went in and reserved the piece of equipment for the price. We went in and picked it up and there were no surprises. They were very professional and very helpful. I plan on using them in the future to...
RSC Equipment Rental
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Reviewed in June 2012
They are excellent! They stayed until they got job done. They left some equipment over the weekend to make sure things got thoroughly dry. The person we worked with directly was Andy Maynard.
Steamatic
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Reviewed in May 2012
He has some decent tree equipment. He's an incredibly decent guy. He's very prompt, neat and meticulous about his work. His prices are very reasonable. I give him A's on everything. I will continue to use his services.
Voegele Tree Service
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Reviewed in March 2012
I did not have to pay for the equipment or installation. It's been reliable. The quality of installation was high. The service person that came out did a quality job and arrived when they said they would arrive. They discussed options for the dish placement. I liked that they listened to where I...
Hughes Net
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Reviewed in April 2009
Initially I was quoted a lower price than is usual to rent the rototiller, so they let me have it at the lower price. Equipment was clean and in working order. Worked fine, and no problems returning it. We rented on Friday which meant we were able to keep it for the whole weekend.
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