For the Essential and Basic DJ packages, it takes about an hour and 1/2 for set up and 1 hour for tear down. For the Deluxe DJ package, it takes us about 3 hours for set up and 2 hours for tear down. For the Ultimate DJ package, it takes us about 3 1/2 hours for set up and 2 1/2 hours for tear down. Adding on an option such as a projector or ceremony sound system will add 1/2 hour time to set up. If your event venue requires the use of stairs or an elevator we do allow ourselves even more time than what is mentioned above.