Q: What is the difference between a pole tent and a frame tent?
Pole tents are staked into the ground and have center poles. Frame tents are free standing and are typically installed in areas that cannot be staked for example, concrete, blacktop, decks, etc.
Q: Are sidewalls included in the price of the tent?
Sidewalls are not included in the price of the tent. Typically they come in 20ft sections and are available in solid white, French window and clear. The tent can be fully or partially enclosed.
Q: Do you set up the furniture?
Typically the furniture is left stacked in the center of the tent. However, set up and break down of tables and chairs is available at an additional cost.
Q: Can someone visit the event site for a consultation?
Yes, this service is free of charge. Please contact us to schedule an appointment.
Q: What is my responsibility for accepting delivery and pick up of rental items?
We recommend you or your representative be available for delivery and pickup to confirm placement, quantity, condition of items and remit balance due.
Q: Do I need to clean the china, glassware or flatware?
No, this is not necessary. We do ask that these items are scraped clean of food particles and returned to the appropriate racks.
Q: How should I return the linens?
Please make sure all linens are residue free and placed in a pile near the rental equipment. Please do not place linens in a plastic bag as they will mildew.
Q: Do you charge a damage waiver?
We charge a 5% damager waiver on china, glassware and linens. Please note that this does not cover missing items.
Q: What is my responsibility for preparing the event site?
It is the renter’s responsibility to make sure the site is clear of obstructions. Obstructions include but are not limited to: furniture, plants, children’s toys, vehicles, snow, etc.
Q: Do you require a deposit?
We require a 25% non-refundable deposit with balance due on delivery. Your order is not confirmed until we receive this deposit.
Q: What are your payment terms?
A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your order. Final payment is due upon delivery and can be made to the delivery personnel by cash or check. Credit card payments need to be made in advance by calling our event planners with your information.
Q: Do you have an emergency number?
We have staff on call every weekend. Our messages are checked frequently. If you experience any problems with our equipment, please leave a message and we will return your call promptly.
Q: Where do you deliver?
We travel throughout the northeast serving Albany, Saratoga, Greene, Columbia, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Schoharie, Delaware, Essex, Fulton, Montgomery, Putnam, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Warren and Washington Counties, just to name a few. We also travel to Manhatten, Long Island, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, etc.