Frequently Asked Marquee Hire Questions

Frequently Asked Marquee Hire Questions

Are you hiring a marquee for your event? Do you have a whole host of questions regarding your marquee and how to go about organizing a hire for your party? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions and answers regarding marquee hire to help you on your way.

What areas do marquee hire companies cover?

The area covered by the marquee hire company is completely dependent on the individual marquee hire company and usually where the business is based. The company usually states they work within a 20 mile radius, for example a marquee hire company based in York would cover Yorkshire including Scarborough, Bridlington and East Coast, Beverley, York, Harrogate, Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Sheffield, Wakefield, Doncaster, Rotherham. They may even travel further a field to Lancashire and Darlington, Durham, Middlesborough, Redcar, Hartlepool, and Durham.

How many different types of marquees are there?

There are many different shaped and sized marquees to choose from. You have the choice of framed marquees and traditional pole marquees. What’s the difference? Aluminium frame marquees have no centre pole or ropes and can be erected on any surface. Traditional pole marquees have a canvas and is erected using centre poles, side poles, and guy ropes which are hammered into the ground. You also have the choice of Circus Tents, Yurts, Mughal-style Marquees, Trade Stands, and Two Storey Marquees.

Will the marquee damage the grass?

The grass where the marquee will be laid will not be ruined, the marquee is usually only laid  for a couple of days at the most and so once it is removed you may find the grass be a little discoloured but will recover very quickly.

Can you place the marquee on sloping ground?

If the slope is a very dramatic slope then probably the marquee will not be able to be erected on this part of the land, but if the slope is minimal then it should be fine. Floor leveling systems can be used if you do have a slope in your land or if the slope if more severe scaffolding can be used. A member of staff from your marquee hire company can come out to your land to give you a better idea if you are unsure.