The shipping was frustrating. Estes had it for a week before we received it, and it happened to be the only rainy day we’d had. Construction wasn’t too difficult, I had my FIL help when we had something that was more than 2 people could handle. We did lay everything out in the yard and I kept it the sections as it was boxed for ease in assembly. We had it built in 6 hours with the exception of the toys that go under the club house (it was bed time and she needed mommy). Overall great quality and it looks great in the yard.