We are often asked to explain the process of buying and installing a bowling alley. Below, we've laid out the basic steps and milestones involved in a typical private bowling alley project. Of course, every customer's situation is different, and some steps may vary. But, this page should at least give you a good introduction. If you have questions regarding your specific project, give us a call at 904.701.2695 or email us at hello@fusionbowling.com, and we’ll be happy to help you get on the right track.
The sooner, the better! (Hopefully your architect read our bowling alley pre-construction guide beforehand.)
Send us your floor plans. We'll look them over and give you suggestions for interior design, lighting, storage, equipment access, electrical, etc. This is a complimentary service, even if you don't hire us. Here's a link to our bowling alley design tips.
After customer selects an equipment package (see Price page for choices).
Fusion emails to the customer a web-based proposal, which can be signed by finger on a smart phone or tablet.
After proposal is signed, and before first site visit.
After customer selects an equipment package (see Price page for choices).
Fusion Bowling helps guide the customer in making decisions about lane color patterns, capping color, masking unit graphics, ball and pin design, etc.
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After rough framing, after electrical rough in, and possibly a third time if necessary.
Fusion Bowling visits the construction site to meet with the builder and electrician, verify dimensions, confirm location of conduits and electrical infrastructure, and establish plan for equipment access.
Four months before bowling alley installation.
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After 58% payment is made, and four months before bowling alley installation.
Fusion begins ordering and preparing the bowling alley equipment. (We try to handpick the best bowling alley equipment we can find.)
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After HVAC and permanent electrical power meter are functioning, but before finished flooring is installed in the bowling room.
The bowling equipment arrives on site in an 18-wheeler. Fusion's crew will unload the truck, and transfer the equipment to a temporary staging area near the bowling room.
After equipment ships to the construction site.
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Installation begins the day the equipment arrives on site.
Fusion's crew lives in a hotel near the construction site, and will install a 2-lane bowling alley in about a week. (Single-lane projects take about six days, and 4-lane projects take about 12 days.)
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At completion.
Fusion Bowling will show the homeowner and/or builder the basics of operating and maintaining the bowling equipment.
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Right after on-site training.
Property owner rolls the first official ball, and must supply the party with guacamole.
After the bowling party.
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At your convenience.
Included with the purchase of your bowling alley is tuition to a 5-day pinsetter maintenance course at Brunswick headquarters in Michigan for two people.
