Assembly for owners and hire firms

Experienced marquee assembly crews in the UK for owners and hire firms: frame marquees, pole marquees, pagodas, stretch tents and clearspan structures.

In short: Marquee assembly for owners and hire firms provides experienced crews to put up and take down structures you already own or have hired, including frame marquees, traditional pole marquees, pagodas, stretch tents and clearspan structures. It suits venues, schools, clubs and hire companies short of labour at peak times. In the UK, crews are typically priced per person per day, often around £150 to £250 each.

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Owning a marquee is one thing; having enough trained people to put it up safely is another. Venues, sports clubs, schools and estates often own a structure that comes out a few times a year, and hire firms regularly have more bookings than crew on peak summer weekends. Either way, the structure is only as safe as the way it is built.

An assembly crew arrives with the right hand tools, works from the manufacturer's instructions or your build sheet, and builds the structure square, level and properly fixed for the ground. That includes checking components for damage, reporting worn parts and taking it down carefully so fabric is folded and stored dry, which protects it for next time.

What is included

Crews sized to the structure and the time available
Assembly of frame, pole, pagoda, stretch and clearspan structures
Setting out, squaring and levelling of the structure
Staking or ballasting to suit the ground and the structure design
Fitting of walls, linings, gutters and flooring where supplied
Check of frame parts, fabric and fixings for wear or damage, with defects reported
Take-down, folding and packing so fabric goes away clean and dry where possible

Who it is for

Venues and estates that own a marquee but lack trained staff
Hire firms needing extra crew for busy weekends
Schools and sports clubs putting up structures for annual events
People who have bought a second-hand marquee and need it built
Event organisers with structures supplied from several sources

How much does it cost?

As a guide, UK marquee assembly crews are usually charged at around £150 to £250 per person per day, with travel and longer days on top. Most medium structures need two to six crew depending on size. See our full cost guide.

How it works

Share the structure details

Send the make, size and type of structure, the site and any build instructions or drawings you have.

Agree crew and timings

Confirm the number of crew, build and take-down dates and who supplies the tools, transport and fixings.

Build and check

The structure is set out, assembled, fixed and checked, and any damaged parts are flagged before use.

Take down and pack

The structure is dismantled, fabric folded and parts packed so it is ready for storage or the next job.

Assembly for owners and hire firms: FAQs

What should we have ready for the crew?

Have all parts, fabric, fixings and the instructions on site, with access for a vehicle as close to the build area as possible. Mark out underground services if you know them, mow and clear the area, and confirm the exact position of the structure. If parts have been in storage, check the inventory in advance, because missing frame parts or fittings are the most common cause of delays.

Can you build a structure we bought second-hand?

Usually, as long as it is complete and in safe condition. Second-hand structures often come without instructions or with mixed parts from different makes, so share photos and the manufacturer's details first. Bent legs, cracked fittings, corroded frames and torn or mouldy fabric should be replaced, not built around. A structure without known wind ratings needs a cautious approach to use.

Who is responsible for the structure once it is built?

That should be agreed in writing before the build. Typically the crew is responsible for building it correctly, and the owner or event organiser is responsible for its use, including occupancy, weather monitoring, heaters and evacuation. If the structure stays up for several days, decide who checks fixings and tension each day.

How should fabric be stored after take-down?

Dry, clean and off the floor. Fabric packed wet will develop mould and mildew within days, which stains and weakens it. If it has to come down wet, unpack and dry it as soon as possible, then fold and store it in a dry, ventilated space away from rodents. Keep frame parts sorted and inspected so the next build starts complete.