Commercial playground equipment will generally ship freight with the exception of small items such as swing parts.

• 95% of equipment ships freight
• Equipment is packed into open crates
• Our average crate size is 14ft long
• Most deliveries are made on an 18 wheeler

Most swing parts such as seats & hardware, and general replacement parts depending on quantity, ship ground via UPS or USPS. 

These products usually arrive 3-7 days from day of shipping.

Quick Ship Structures

• We keep 29 of our most popular structure designs in-stock.
• We offer all 29 structures in two contrasting color palettes: Neutral or Primary. Any other colors are considered custom.
• Quick Ship structures generally ship within 1-2 weeks.

Custom Structures

• Custom Structures are any structures not offered Quick Ship.
• These structures are manufactured to customer specifications regarding color palette and aspects of play.
• Custom Structures generally ship within 6-8 weeks.

What to expect:

• A large open-air crate is full of lots of parts & pieces of equipment.
• Team lift unload: have 2-3 able bodied people ready to help!
• It is the customer’s responsibility to unload and properly store the order.
• If you choose professional installation, please see our installation guide.

Before Driver Departs:

• Check the shipping sticker to ensure that you have received the correct order!
• Inspect for damage: broken crate, dents, scrapes, scratches, torn package etc.
• Photograph the crate from all angles, photograph any damage.
• ANY DAMAGE MUST BE NOTED ON DELIVERY RECEIPT WITH DRIVER!

Once Driver Departs:

• Report any damage noted on freight delivery receipt to us IMMEDIATELY!
• Check the contents of your crate against the packing list provided.
• Report any missing pieces or discrepancies to us within 72 hrs of delivery.
• Failure to report damage/missing pieces may result in denial of claim.

General Shipping Policy Information

• The carrier will contact you within 24 hours of freight delivery.
• Failure to report any and all damage, and missing parts to PlaygroundExpedition.com will result in your freight claim being denied, and loss of your ability to receive replacement parts at no additional cost.
• If you find a concealed damage problem all original packaging must be kept for inspection by the Freight Carrier.
• PlaygroundExpedition.com reserves the right to select the most cost-effective method of transportation and carrier for shipping the products and charge the customer for freight in addition to the cost of products.

It Is The Customer’s Responsibility To:

• Unload the order and store it properly unless prior agreement exists.
• Count the contents of the order, compare it to freight line & bill of lading before signing receipt.
• Inspect the delivery for any obvious signs of damage and for signs of potential concealed damage.
• Mark any damage found, including damage to the packaging that may result in concealed damage, on the delivery receipt before the driver departs.
• Report any damage or missing parts to us within 48 hours of receipt of delivery.
• Cover any additional fees stemming from delivery delay is the customer’s responsibility.