Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Party & Event Rentals in Nacogdoches
University Rental has been serving East Texas since 1980, providing comprehensive party and event rental solutions. Founded on the principles of quality service and exceptional products, we have evolved through strategic leadership changes while maintaining our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our inventory includes designer dcor, tables, chairs, linens, inflatables, and concessions equipment, catering to weddings, corporate events, festivals, and family gatherings. We offer professional delivery, setup, and pickup services, with fees based on mileage, ensuring convenience for clients across greater East Texas. Our team's expertise in event planning is complemented by a growing selection of trend-forward rentals, including tools for DIY homeowners.With a showroom and warehouse in historic downtown Nacogdoches, we serve Lufkin, Center, San Augustine, Alto, Crockett, Henderson, and surrounding areas. Our testimonials highlight decades of trust from repeat customers, emphasizing our patience, professionalism, and problem-solving approach. We pride ourselves on transforming event visions into reality through personalized consultations and reliable execution. Our 2017 leadership transition introduced fresh perspectives while preserving the foundational values established in our 40+ year history. Whether for intimate celebrations or large-scale festivals, we remain dedicated to creating memorable experiences through seamless service and attention to detail.
Services
Party Rentals
Event Planning
Tent Rentals
Delivery & Setup
Tool Rentals
Wedding Services
Inflatables
Concessions Equipment
Table Linens
Lighting Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have 40+ years of experience serving East Texas events since 1980.
- Our team offers personalized consultations for custom event planning.
- We provide professional delivery, setup, and pickup services across 6+ counties.
- Our inventory grows annually with the latest designer dcor and equipment trends.
- Our leadership combines generational expertise with fresh perspectives since 2017.
What people say
Professional and friendly staff
Prompt delivery and setup
Stress-free experience
Competitively priced
Highly recommend
Services
Party Rentals
University Rental provides comprehensive party rental solutions including tables, chairs, linens, and dcor. Our inventory caters to weddings, corporate events, and festivals with designer options and traditional essentials. Customers benefit from our extensive selection and professional delivery services across East Texas.
Event Planning
Our team offers expert event planning assistance for weddings and large gatherings. Services include venue coordination, equipment selection, and timeline management. Clients receive personalized support from initial consultation through post-event follow-up in Nacogdoches and surrounding areas.
Tent Rentals
We supply climate-controlled tents for outdoor events with full setup and breakdown services. Options include decorative and functional shelters for weddings, festivals, and corporate functions. Delivery available throughout greater East Texas with professional installation.
Delivery & Setup
Professional delivery, setup, and pickup services are available for all rental orders. Fees calculated based on mileage with transparent pricing. Our team ensures timely arrival and proper arrangement of equipment at event venues across six East Texas counties.
Tool Rentals
We offer construction and home improvement tools for rent including paint sprayers, scaffolding, and floor care machines. Our inventory supports local homeowners and contractors with quality equipment for short-term projects in Nacogdoches County.
People
Kyle Sanders
Co-Owner
Co-owner since 2017, Kyle brings decades of event industry experience. Known for patient consultations and creative problem-solving, he manages inventory expansion and client relations. His leadership maintains the company's reputation for exceptional service.
Patrick Lanmon
Co-Owner
Co-owner and former local banker Patrick Lanmon contributes financial expertise since 2017. He focuses on operational efficiency and community partnerships while preserving the business's customer-first approach in East Texas markets.
Questions
What areas do you serve for event rentals?
We serve Nacogdoches, Lufkin, Center, San Augustine, Alto, Crockett, Henderson, and all East Texas areas between these cities with delivery services.
What types of events do you cater to?
We support weddings, birthday parties, corporate meetings, reunions, festivals, and family gatherings with complete rental solutions for indoor and outdoor events.
Do you offer setup and breakdown services?
Yes, we provide professional delivery, setup, and pickup services for all rental orders with fees based on mileage for East Texas locations.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and cash payments. Please contact our Nacogdoches location for specific payment arrangements before event dates.
Can I rent equipment for multiple days?
Yes, we offer multi-day rentals with flexible pickup schedules. Weekend rentals typically include Friday delivery and Monday pickup options for convenience.
Do you have lighting solutions for events?
We provide custom permanent accent lighting solutions with color-matching tracks and timers for both residential and event applications in East Texas.
Reviews (4)
Mable Cannings
Feb 15, 2022
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Service with a Smile! They have served our needs for many years for equipment rental, tents, and decor. If they don't have it. They will get it!
Jane Corlee
Oct 11, 2021
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Ruined my grandsons birthday-received faulty equipment, had to fix it ourselves, then we were given the incorrect size fan which wouldn't I inflate the bounce house, to top it off there is no way to reach the company on off hours, no emergency contact or answering service-not even an answering machine for the contact number-do not rent from these people!
Ben Idom
Jul 23, 2021
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University Rental is great! I use them whenever I need a tool I don't have or for remodeling projects. Here's a shot with their heavy duty scaffolding I used to patch up the drywall on the walls and ceiling.
Johnny Smith
Jul 01, 2020
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Courteous and explained the floor sander well. Gave me four sanding belts and said bring back what you don't use. Very pleasant folks. Very happy