Nylon Advertising Blimps

A blimp flies above the building on a tether, which is the point: it is visible from roads that cannot see your sign.

What we build

• Advertising blimps — Helium blimps from 10 to 30 feet, flown on a tether above the building. Visible from roads that cannot see your sign.
• Cold-air inflatables — Ground-standing shapes, characters and product replicas, run on a quiet blower. No helium.
• Round balloons — The classic sales-event balloon, 4.5 to 14 feet across. The cheapest way into outdoor advertising.

What it costs

Every price below is current for 2026. Plain means the balloon on its own; printed means your artwork on it. There is no quote form standing between you and the number.

Size	Plain	Printed
10 ft	$684	$1,105
13 ft	$975	$1,512
15 ft	$1,258	$1,873
18 ft	$1,813	$2,470
21 ft	$2,561	$3,225
25 ft	$4,208	$5,282
30 ft	$6,772	$8,221

How it works

Tell us the site and the season and we will size the balloon for it. Wind matters more than most people expect, and a balloon that is too large for the location spends the weekend on the ground.

Real estate open houses

An open house is advertised to the street, not the internet, on the day itself. A balloon marks the property from both ends of the road.

Hotels and motels

Roadside lodging is a distance decision made while tired. Anything that makes the property legible earlier in the approach converts.

Museums and civic buildings

Civic buildings often cannot alter their frontage. A tethered balloon advertises an exhibition without touching the architecture.

Grocery and convenience

Grocery competes on habit, and habits break when something looks different. A balloon over the entrance for a fortnight is enough to make a regular driver reconsider the turn they usually take.

Trade shows and expos

Indoor stands compete at eye level, where everyone is equal. An inflatable above the stand is visible from the door of the hall.

Questions we get

How long does a balloon last?

The polyurethane we weld is rated in years of outdoor use, not weeks. What wears first is usually the printing on a balloon flown in strong sun every day.

Do I need a permit?

It depends entirely on the city and how high you fly. Most sites under fifty feet on private property are straightforward, but ring your local planning office first.

How much helium does it take?

A ten-foot blimp takes about 105 cubic feet. A twenty-five-foot one takes about 440. Helium is bought locally rather than shipped with the balloon.

Ask for a price

Call 1-800-791-1445, or send the form and we will come back with a number and a lead time.

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