Trampoline assembly: a guide for pros

What customers ask, how to win the job, and what to put on your profile.

Offering trampoline assembly

Trampoline assembly is a safety and tension job where the customer depends on the springs, the net and the anchoring. Win it by checking each spring, tensioning the net properly and walking the customer through the rules.

What customers ask

  • Is it safe for my kids?
  • How long will the trampoline last?
  • Do I need to anchor it?
  • How do I keep the springs from rusting?
  • Can you set it up on my slope?
  • What do I do with the old one?

How to win the job

  • On the call, ask for the trampoline size and brand, the spot, the slope and the number of users, so you bring the right parts.
  • Check the springs, the mat and the net for damage before assembly, and tell the customer about any part to replace.
  • Set the trampoline level, and show the customer the level check and the anchor points before you finish.
  • Quote the springs, the net, the anchors and any removal as separate lines.
  • Tension the net evenly and test the enclosure at each pole, then show the customer the tension.
  • Leave the customer a written sheet with the user rules, the inspection schedule and the warranty.

What to put on your profile

  • Post photos of finished trampolines with the net tension and anchors visible
  • List the trampoline brands and sizes you assemble
  • State the enclosure types you install, such as net and pole systems
  • Show a sample safety and inspection sheet with the details blurred

Follow-up that helps the customer

  • Offer a spring and mat check after the first season, since springs wear over time
  • Suggest a rust protection plan for the springs in damp climates
  • Recommend a ground cover or safety surface where the trampoline sits

Licenses and permits

Trampoline assembly is not commonly a licensed trade. Anchors into concrete or structure can need a permit, and some areas regulate backyard structures. Check with your state or local licensing agency and your local building office before that work.

Questions

Do I need a license to assemble trampolines?

Assembly is not commonly licensed. Check with your state or local licensing agency if the job includes concrete anchors or other structure work.

What if the springs do not fit the frame?

Stop before you force them. Check the part numbers against the manual and contact the manufacturer. Do not mix springs from different kits.

How do I handle a customer who wants to use the trampoline before the net is set?

Explain the risk in writing, and do not hand over the trampoline until the net and anchors are finished and checked.

About this guide

This national guide is written and checked by infinibell. Rules and conditions differ by place, so local pros are credited on guides for the cities they serve, not on national ones.

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