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Frequently Asked Questions

How many items come in a display?

Each photo on our Lawn Displays pages has the number of items you get posted next to it. We include as many items in a display to attractively fill an average yard.  Any of our items that are 4 to 6 feet tall are paired with a half order of any smaller items to complete your display.

If I'm celebrating a 60th Birthday, can I get 60 items for my display?

Not exactly. The number of items in each display depends on the display you choose, not the number of years you are celebrating. Many of our items aren't available in large numbers. We include as many items in a display to attractively fill an average yard.  However, some of our display items can be added to your display for an extra charge if they are available.  Please ask when you order.

Do you deliver in winter?

Yes. Because your event can be on any day, we deliver 365 days a year!  We have special equipment that will allow us to set up our displays even on frozen ground.  However, we ask for your understanding and flexibility in bad weather and in the dead of winter.

Can you deliver them tonight?

Yes. We prefer as much time as possible, but we can usually do them the same night, even if you forgot to call us until the last minute.

What time do you deliver?

Our regular service is between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Can I specify a time for delivery?

If you need them a little later or a little earlier let us know and we can probably work around it. If you need a specific window, such between 1:00 AM and 3:00 AM, then a $10 charge will apply since we'll have to adjust our schedule to accomodate you.

Can I have a day time delivery?

Yes, but there is a $25 surcharge and we can't guarantee the time, since our crews work at night, not during the day. (Surcharge does not apply to Storks or other Baby Announcements.)

What if I don't like where you put the display? Can I move it?

Please don't. We keep a careful count of everything we leave to make sure there's nothing left behind when we come back the next night to pick everything up. If we can't find everything there will be a $25 surcharge for the additional trip.  We don't want to have to wake you at 3am to ask for our items!

My community doesn't allow signs on the lawn.  Can I still get a display?

Yes!  Most communities are familiar with us, and since our displays are for a very short time, it's not a problem.  In fact, we've never had a community that didn't allow our  display items, including our signage.

Can you deliver indoors, such as to an office?

Yes, but there is a $25 surcharge and we will only deliver indoors to a public building, such an an office building or party hall, but never to a private home. Also, since we need access to the building, you must guarantee that we can get inside in the middle of the night to make our delivery as well as access the next night to make our pickup.  If we can't access our items for a timely pickup, there will be a $25 surcharge for the additional trip.

What if it rains or the sprinklers go off?

Everything will be fine -- they're all waterproof!

Can you deliver to a gated community?

Yes, if there's a 24-hour guard. You'll need to advise them that we'll be there 2 nights in a row. If there's no guard, then you'll need to provide us with the gate code to enter.

Can you deliver to a business?

Yes, as long as the business has its own grassy property.  Most of our displays require a grassy area.  In no case can we put displays between the public sidewalk and the street.  Inflatables must be set up on grass or dirt and require an electric blower at all times, even at night and after hours.

Most cities are familiar with us, but we do recommend that you check with your city before ordering.  Some cities consider us "signage" and require a permit for our display, especially in cases of our Inflatables or if you want our display for more than 1 day.  If you are simply celebrating a birthday, retirement or new baby, a permit probably isn't necessary.  If you want a display for commercial purposes, such as a Grand Opening or advertisement, your city will almost certainly require a permit.

Securing proper permits are your responsibility.  We cannot be held responsible if the authorities require us to remove the display.  

What if I want to combine a display or wantmore than the normal number?

All of our displays can be mixed and matched provided you have room on your lawn. Let us know how many you'd like at the time you order. Additional charges will apply per additional items.

Can we keep any for a souvenir?

No. Unfortunately due to limited availability, we can no longer offer display items for adoption.

Can we keep the banner?

Yes, for $10. Just ask us when you place the order.

Can I get 2 banners?

Yes, additional banners are $5 each, $10 if you'd like them customized or to keep.

Do you have smaller displays?

You may order fewer items for your display, but the price remains the same.

What is your delivery area?

The entire Greater Metro Detroit Area. Nearly all of Southestern Michigan!

Can you deliver to other states?

No, but many other states have companies just like ours. Please check out our Links page for a short list or call the Chamber of Commerce in the community you'd like a delivery to be made.