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FAQs

Below are a selection of the questions that we are most frequently asked. If you have any questions that are not answered here, please feel free to contact us.

How much space is required?
There are strict guidelines regarding audience viewing distances. However, because we have experience of firing from challenging locations such as boats and rooftops and because we conduct an individual risk assessment for every display, we are confident that we can fire a display from almost any venue.
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What time should the display start?
There is a general agreement within the fireworks industry that fireworks displays should not be fired after 11pm except during November and on New Years Eve. With the exception of this restriction, we can fire your display at any time that fits in with the timing of your event.
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Do I need insurance?
All Total Pyro professional displays are covered by a full 5 million liability insurance which covers all persons, possessions, animals and buildings.
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What if it rains?
We get wet! We can fire displays in almost any weather conditions except very high winds so you can be confident that your display will not be affected by bad weather.
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Will it make a mess?
All fireworks produce a small amount of fallout in the form of small pieces of biodegradable cardboard and paper. We like to leave our venues as clean as we find them so Total Pyro clear the firing site of all fireworks and visible fallout straight after the display.
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How noisy will it be?
Some venues have concerns about the level of noise created by fireworks displays. If necessary we can provide a range of quiet display options which use more colour and less bursts but if you want it to be loud we are happy to do that too.
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How much will it cost?
The cost of a display is dependant on a number of factors including:
- The type of display
-The duration of the display
- The intensity of the display
As a general rule, a basic outdoor fireworks display will cost about £100 per minute.
Our displays start at £600 for outdoor and £200 for indoor but the upper limit is entirely dependant on how long and spectacular you want it to be.
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Can I have music?
One of the most popular ways to enhance a fireworks display is to have it accompanied by music. You can specify your own music or we can recommend suitable tracks that we have used in the past.
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Can it be a surprise?
We are regularly asked to provide indoor and outdoor displays as a surprise for special occasions and particularly weddings where the bride and groom are unaware that there will be fireworks. In most cases we can prepare a display without the guests knowing until the fun starts.
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