I live in the Midwest - Illinois and purchased the Gazebo April 2022. Delivery was fast. Status of delivery was communicated along the way and delivery date was accurate. Delivered in 4 boxes, 3 of which were very heavy. One box got damaged. FedEx delivery guy was alone and boxes really did require two people. Installation said 5 hours and that was spot on. It took 2-3 adults 5.5 hours. The extra half hour was spent working on the pieces that were damaged in one box. I would rate skill level needed at about 6-7. We hired a handyman which was a life saver. The middle section of the roof really needs 3 people, the piece was heavy to hold over your head. The end result was awesome! Exactly what we were looking for. We have only used a few weeks but so far so good. The curtain/mosquito mesh is a great touch.