What's the turnaround time for a custom order of twenty benches and ten trashcans?

Thank you for asking about a custom order of twenty benches and ten trashcans. Let me walk you through the typical turnaround time, because I know planning a project like this is all about coordination.

For a fully custom run—where we design to your specific dimensions, materials (like powder-coated steel, recycled plastic slats, or FSC-certified hardwood), and color finishes—the standard lead time is 4 to 6 weeks from the moment we approve the final art and purchase order. Here is a honest, day-by-day breakdown of why it takes that long, not just "we pull them off a shelf":

1. Design and Engineering (3–5 business days): Every order starts with a dedicated designer. We create detailed shop drawings for your benches and trashcans, making sure the armrest angles, seat heights, and canister capacities match your site. You get a chance to review and tweak.

2. Material Sourcing and Cutting (7–10 business days): Once you sign off, we order all materials specific to your order. For example, if you chose a custom RAL color, we paint-batch that color just for you. Steel gets laser-cut, wood is milled, and plastic lumber is cut to length. We don't mix orders to save time—your batch is dedicated.

3. Welding and Assembly (8–12 business days): Our fabricators weld each bench frame and trashcan base by hand. Twenty benches and ten trashcans means hundreds of welds. This is where quality requires patience—no rushing to avoid weak joints.

4. Finishing (5–7 business days): After assembly, everything goes to the finishing line. We sand edges, apply a primer, and then two coats of your specified finish. For outdoor use, we bake the powder coat or seal the wood grain to withstand rain, UV, and heavy use.

5. Quality Control and Packing (3–5 business days): Each bench and trashcan is inspected for weld strength, smooth edges, color consistency, and evenness of legs. We then carefully pack them with corner protectors and shrink wrap to prevent damage in transit.

So, realistically, the entire cycle is 30 to 42 calendar days (not counting weekends and major holidays). If you need a faster turnaround, we offer an "expedited" option for a 50% surcharge. That can shave off about two weeks by dedicating an extra shift to your order. Expedited lead time: 3–4 weeks.

One more truth bomb: shipping time is not included in that window. For a typical truckload from our factory in [City, State] to your location within the continental US, add 3–10 business days depending on distance and carrier availability.

To give you a concrete example: one school district recently ordered twenty benches and ten trashcans with powder-coated teal frames and recycled plastic slats. From signed drawings to “ready to ship” was exactly 38 days. They loved the result, but they told me they wished they had started the conversation a week earlier—so my advice is always: start the design phase as soon as you have a rough budget and site plan.

I hope this answer helps you schedule your project confidently. If you have a specific finish or timeline in mind, I can provide a personalized quote with exact dates. We build furniture that lasts, and that takes time—but I promise it is worth the wait.