Definitely a 2-3 man job! We tried to be productive and prepare the slide ahead, learn from us and dont! Wait until you put the tube slide on and then build off it. A lot of things aren't pre-drilled and often didn't line up. Hopefully you are a bit savvy with building if you purchase. Kids are a "young" 4 and are over the moon happy will get many years of fun- otherwise a very solid structure and delivery/ordering was great!