Looking For A High Quality Marquee To Hire Or Purchase?
When it comes to marquees there are lots of different styles, shapes, and materials.
There are also different qualities too – and like most things you generally get what you pay for. You wouldn’t expect to buy cheap unbranded clothing or products on eBay and expect them to last twenty years, would you?
And the same is true with marquees. Weatherill Brothers are a marquee manufacturer known for making some of the very best quality marquees the UK has to offer.
We’ve been around as a family business since the 1800’s, and we’ve been in the marquee business since the 1950’s – manufacturing, selling, and hiring our quality marquees and other bespoke canvas products like F1 car covers, and covers for large agricultural machinery.
Here is our list of things to look for if you want to buy or hire a quality marquee.
The Top 4 Things to look out for when buying or hiring a Quality Marquee
1. Is the company well established?
The marquee business is tough. Erecting and taking down marquees is a skilled and physical activity, and sometimes people don’t stick at it. People starting in business to make easy money soon realise it’s far from that, and they’re gone as fast as they arrive.
Don’t be handing large deposits to a company with no track record or you may lose it and end up out of pocket. The top marquee manufacturers in the UK have been around for many years and are here to stay. Choose one of those and you won’t be disappointed.
2. Can you see the product?
I read online a short while back that a lady had been quoted a huge amount of money for a wedding marquee, but when she asked to see samples or a finished marquee, she was told no.
That’s not good practice, and any business treating a customer this way should be avoided. Whatever you do stay away and don’t part with any money.
When you call a marquee company they should go out of their way to help – and that includes giving no-obligation advice, welcoming you to their premises and showrooms, and making a visit to your site when necessary.
3. Are they members of MUTA?
MUTA stands for ‘Made Up Textiles Association’ and it’s the industry association for those of us in the marquee business. Like most industry organisations its aim is to improve standards and promote best practice in the industry. A reputable company will be a member and want to do its best to accomplish those things.
4. Will they help with other associated items?
When you buy or hire a quality marquee there will be other associated things you need. Linings, generators, lighting, flooring, dance floors, furniture… the list goes on. A good marquee company will be able to provide these things, or at the very least hook you up with a reputable supplier so you can get what you need.
Get in touch Weatherill Brothers are proud MUTA members and are one of only two UK companies to have had marquees pass windspeed tests of 80mph.
When it comes to marquee rental in Norfolk Weatherill Brothers is a name you can trust. Call us today on 01953 882 394 to learn more and get your questions answered.
