Slides
Get in touchPlay Giant designs, supplies and installs playground slides , fitting freestanding tower slides and embankment slides that give children a fast, popular play element within any layout.
What Is a Playground Slide?
A playground slide is a sloped chute, usually made from steel or high-density polyethylene, mounted on a tower or set into a bank or mound. Play Giant installs both formats across to suit the site's natural levels and available space.
What Types of Slides Are Available?
Play Giant supplies several slide formats, varying by mounting method and length.
Freestanding tower slides – slides mounted on a raised platform or tower.
Embankment slides – slides built into an existing slope or mound.
Wave and roller slides – textured or segmented chutes for varied sensation.
Double and triple slides – multiple chutes side by side for group use.
When Are Slides Needed?
Slides are typically added as part of a new playground build, a multi-play unit upgrade, or a replacement when an ageing chute cracks or its surface degrades and fails inspection.
How Does Slide Installation Work?
Site survey to confirm ground levels and slide length.
Foundation or bank preparation, typically taking 1–3 days depending on slide type.
Delivery and fitting of the slide chute and platform or embankment structure.
Installation of impact-absorbing surfacing at the base and run-out area.
Final safety check and handover to the client.
Who Needs Slides?
Schools and nurseries across are common slide clients, alongside councils refreshing public parks and housing developers adding play areas with natural mounding to new estates.
How Much Do Slides Cost?
Slides typically cost from around £1,500 to £8,000, depending on length, mounting method and material. A short embankment slide often costs £1,500–£3,000, while a taller freestanding tower slide or a double-chute unit can reach £5,000–£8,000 once groundworks and surfacing are included.
What Are the Benefits of Slides?
High play value – slides are consistently one of the most-used pieces of equipment.
Flexible siting – embankment slides make use of natural site levels.
Suits all ages – shorter and taller chutes cover a wide age range.
Durable materials – HDPE and steel chutes typically last 15–20 years.
What Regulations Apply to Slides?
Slides installed must meet BS EN 1176, which sets requirements for chute angle, side height and run-out length, alongside BS EN 1177 for surfacing. Play Giant designs slides to these standards, though site owners remain responsible for independent RoSPA-aligned inspections once installed.
Slides: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a slide cost?
Costs typically range from £1,500 to £8,000 depending on length and mounting method, confirmed exactly at quotation.
How long does installation take?
Most slide installations take 2–4 days, covering groundworks, fitting and surfacing.
How long do slides last?
A well-maintained slide typically lasts 15–20 years, with the chute surface inspected for wear.
Do slides need much maintenance?
Slides need regular checks of chute joins, platform fixings and run-out surfacing, with a full safety inspection at least once a year.
Are slides suitable for any site?
Most playground sites can accommodate a slide, whether freestanding or embankment, though Play Giant assesses ground levels before confirming the type.
Get a Free Quote for Slides
Sites considering a new slide can get a clear, no-obligation cost breakdown from Play Giant before any work begins.
Related Slides Services
Slides are commonly incorporated into multi-play units, creating exciting playgrounds with a variety of play activities.
Children often enjoy combining slides with climbing frames, encouraging physical activity and adventurous play.
For younger users, our toddler and early years play areas include age-appropriate slides designed for safe exploration.
Every project benefits from professional play equipment installation, ensuring equipment is installed safely and correctly.
Larger playground developments often feature adventure play areas, where slides form part of more extensive play systems.
Routine play equipment maintenance keeps slides operating safely while extending their service life.