Can I Remove a Hot Tub Myself?

What's actually involved

Removing a hot tub means:

1. Cutting the power at the breaker (call an electrician)
2. Draining 200–500+ gallons of water
3. Disconnecting the unit from the pad
4. Either lifting it out whole or cutting it apart with a sawzall
5. Loading 600–900 pounds of fiberglass shell into a truck
6. Hauling it to a transfer station
7. Paying disposal fees ($50–$150 depending on the facility)
8. Cleaning up the area

The hidden costs of DIY

By the time you add up:

• Truck rental or trailer rental: $80–$150
• Sawzall blades and basic demo tools: $40–$60
• Disposal fees at the dump: $50–$150
• Two friends and a case of beer: $50
• Your weekend

You're at $200–$400 and an entire Saturday — for a job that could've been $250–$400 done by people who do it weekly.

When DIY actually makes sense

A few cases where DIY is reasonable:

• You have a truck, a trailer, and at least 2 strong helpers
• The tub is small (2–3 person portable, under 400 lbs)
• It's already mostly disassembled or broken apart
• You enjoy this kind of project

When to call us instead

• The tub is full of water or frozen
• It's behind a deck, fence, or in a tight space
• It's a 4+ person tub
• You don't have a way to haul it
• You'd rather spend Saturday doing literally anything else

Call (509) 713-1005 for a free quote. Most jobs cost less than you'd spend on the rental and disposal alone.

For more on the process, see how to prepare your tub and what removal actually costs.