Mount & Fix
Few backyard upgrades excite kids more than a brand-new trampoline. But if you’ve ever opened one of those giant boxes, you know the assembly can test even the most patient DIYer. Save yourself frustration—and ensure maximum safety—by following these field-tested tips from Mount & Fix, Dallas-Fort Worth’s go-to team for trampoline, playset, and sports-equipment assembly.
1. Pick the Perfect Spot—Before You Unbox
Choose a level, debris-free area at least 3 feet clear of fences, trees, and AC units. DFW clay soil can shift, so avoid low spots that collect water. Laying out patio pavers or a rubber mat under each leg helps keep things level and protects turf.
2. Inventory Every Part (Yes, Really)
Unpack and group parts: frame tubes, T-sections, leg bases, enclosure poles, springs, bolts, nuts, and safety pads. Missing a single spring can delay the whole project—better to know before you start. Pro tip: use muffin tins or zip-lock bags to separate hardware.
3. Two Sets of Hands > One
Even a “solo-assembly” 12-footer goes way faster (and safer) with a helper. One person holds frame sections steady while the other inserts bolts. For oval or rectangle models popular in Frisco’s narrow yards, extra alignment help is critical.
4. Follow the Frame Ring Order Exactly
Most manuals show A-B-C-D labeling on frame tubes. Resist the urge to freestyle; assembling out of sequence can leave you one hole short when you try to close the ring.
5. Install Springs Opposite-Opposite-Opposite
Hook springs at 12, 6, 3, and 9 o’clock first, then keep adding opposite pairs. This balances tension and saves your knuckles. A spring-pull tool (often included) or vice-grip pliers makes the job easier—just wear gloves.
6. Net Poles Go After the Mat
We see it all the time: poles installed first, then sleeves won’t slide over. Finish the jumping surface completely, secure the pad, then add enclosure poles and netting.
7. Do a Final 360-Degree Safety Check
- All leg joints fully seated?
- Every spring hooked and equally tensioned?
- Safety pad covering springs all the way around?
- Net zipper closes smoothly?
- Ground anchors installed if required by HOA?
Once everything passes inspection, let the kids loose—but remind them: one jumper at a time for maximum safety.
Feeling overwhelmed? Skip the sweat and call the pros!
Contact Mount & Fix for a fast, flat-rate trampoline assembly
anywhere in DFW.