Slides and Slide Installation
Wave, tube, spiral and hill slides that match your deck height and your kids’ courage.
- Add-Ons
- Design to install
- Free estimate
The slide is the payoff of every playset. The right one adds speed, thrill or gentle fun depending on the age of the child, the height of the deck and the space available.
We install slides on new builds and add them to existing sets, and we match slide length and exit height to the deck, with a clear run-out and a good surface at the bottom.
Types of slides
Straight and wave slides are classic and easy to use. Tube slides are enclosed and feel like a ride. Spiral slides save space and add twist. Hill slides run down a slope with no deck at all.
Materials include molded plastic, stainless steel and fiberglass. Each has strengths for heat, speed and durability.
Getting the geometry right
A slide has to match the deck height. Too short and kids will hop off sideways, too steep and it can be too fast for little ones. We plan the exit area so children have room to stop and get up safely.
Surfacing at the exit is deeper and wider, since that is where kids land and stand.
From first call to first swing.
The steps for slides, in the order they happen.
- 01
Measure the deck
We measure deck height and plan the slide type and length.
- 02
Select the slide
We choose style and material for your kids and climate.
- 03
Install and secure
The slide is attached firmly and the exit is shaped.
- 04
Surface the exit
We add extra depth and a border at the run-out.
Is it right for your family?
A good fit when
- You want to add a slide to an existing set
- You are choosing a slide for a new deck
- You have a sloped yard that suits a hill slide
- You want a slide that matches the ages of your kids
Worth knowing
- Slide length must match deck height
- Metal slides can get hot in the sun
- Exit zones need clear space and deeper surfacing
- Not every set can accept every slide
Good questions about slides.
Can you add a slide to my existing swing set?
Often yes, if there is a deck or platform of the right height. We check compatibility first.
Which slide is best for toddlers?
A short, gentle, wide slide on a low deck is best for young children, with an adult nearby.
Do metal slides get too hot?
They can in strong sun. Shade, a north-facing position or a plastic slide helps.
Related services.
Custom BuildsCustom Swing SetsA swing set designed around your yard, your kids and your wildest ideas instead of whatever fits in a box.See the service 
Add-OnsClimbing WallsColorful grips, a safe lean angle and a rope to pull: the rock wall every kid wants to conquer.See the service 
Surface and SiteSafety SurfacingThe soft landing under every swing, slide and climber, chosen and installed at the right depth.See the service 
Custom BuildsThemed and Castle PlaysetsCastles, pirate ships, rocket ships and whole imaginary worlds, built right in the backyard.See the service Guides that help you decide
Materials and HardwarePlayground Slide Materials: Plastic, Metal or Fiberglass?Heat, speed, durability and static: how slide materials differ and where each works best.2 min read 
Ages and DevelopmentThe Best Swing Sets by Age: From Toddlers to TeensWhat children can do, want and need at each age, and the features that fit best.2 min read 
Safety and SurfacingPlayground Fall Zones and Use Zones ExplainedWhat a use zone is, how far it extends and why swings, slides and climbers need different amounts of room.2 min read