Above ground hot tubs and spas
Acrylic and rotomolded spas with wood or composite cabinets, from two-person tubs to large family models, on decks, patios, gravel or concrete pads.
Decks, patios and tight side yards
Hot Tub Removal in Bellingham
The tub has not been filled in three summers, the cover is waterlogged, and it takes up the best corner of the deck. We drain what is left, cut it down if it will not fit through the gate, carry it out in pieces and leave the pad or deck swept clean.
- Free estimates, including from photos
- We do all the lifting and loading
- Usable items donated or recycled first
A heavy, awkward job we do all the time
A hot tub is one of the hardest things to get out of a yard. An average spa shell with its cabinet weighs several hundred pounds empty, it rarely fits through a garden gate, and around Bellingham it usually sits somewhere awkward: on a raised deck above a hillside, at the bottom of a long run of steps, or under fir trees in Sudden Valley where there is no room to get a dolly in.
Most of the tubs we take out are simply finished. The heater has failed, the shell has cracked, the cabinet has rotted from years of wet winters, or nobody uses it and the new owners want the space back. Moving a whole tub in one piece needs a clear path and several people. Cutting it into sections lets us carry it out through the side yard without touching the house, the fence or the landscaping.
If the tub still works, we will tell you. A working spa may be worth listing for sale or giving away before anyone cuts it up, and we would rather you got that chance first. If it is done, we take care of all of it: the water, the cover, the steps, the shell and the cabinet.
For a homeowner's view of every option, including doing it yourself, read our guide on how to get rid of a hot tub.
What we remove
Swim spas and oversized tubs
Longer swim spas and heavy tubs that cannot go out in one piece. These are cut down on site and carried out in manageable sections.
Covers, steps and surrounds
Waterlogged covers, cover lifters, steps, privacy screens and the small wooden surrounds built around many tubs. The whole corner can be cleared at once.
What every hot tub removal includes
A look at the path out
We check the gate width, the stairs, the slope and the distance to the truck before we quote, so there are no surprises on the day.
Power off and water out
The tub is switched off and drained before any work starts.
If your tub is hardwired, we will tell you on the estimate exactly how it gets safely disconnected before we move it.
Cutting and carrying
Where the tub will not fit through the path in one piece, we cut it into sections on site and carry each one out by hand.
Cleanup and haul away
Debris and insulation foam are picked up, the deck or pad is swept, and every piece goes on the truck. Metal parts are separated for recycling where possible.
How a hot tub removal goes
Send a photo
A picture of the tub and one of the route to the street or driveway is usually enough for a first estimate.
Get a clear estimate
We tell you what the job involves, whether the tub goes out whole or in sections, and what it costs before anything is booked.
Drain and disconnect
Before the crew arrives, or as the first step on the day, the power is off and the water is out.
Cut down where needed
The cabinet and shell are cut into sections sized for the path out.
Carry out and load
Every piece goes out by hand, down the steps or through the side yard, onto the truck.
Sweep up and haul
The spot where the tub sat is cleared and swept, and everything is hauled for recycling or disposal.
Why Whatcom County homeowners call us
The awkward spots do not put us off
Raised decks, steep backyards, long exterior stairs and narrow side yards between older houses are normal hot tub territory around Bellingham. We plan the route before we quote.
We protect what is around the tub
Deck boards, siding, railings and garden beds stay as they were. Cut sections are carried, not dragged.
An honest word if it still works
If the tub runs and the shell is sound, we will say so and suggest you try selling it or giving it away first. You only pay us to remove a tub that is truly done.
Hot tub removal questions
What is the best way to drain a hot tub?
Switch the power off at the breaker or disconnect first, so the pump and heater cannot run dry. Then use the tub's drain valve with a garden hose attached, or a small submersible pump to speed it up, and sponge out the last of the water in the footwell. Where that water is allowed to go matters too.
Ask us before you drain it and we will tell you where the water can go at your property.
Can you cut up a hot tub to get rid of it?
Yes, and that is how most hot tubs leave a backyard. The cabinet panels and frame come off first, then the shell is cut into sections with a reciprocating saw. It is loud, messy, and there may be wiring and plumbing inside, so the power must be off first. We do it with the right blades, eye and ear protection, and a cleanup at the end.
Is it difficult to remove a jacuzzi tub?
An outdoor hot tub is heavy and awkward rather than difficult, as long as it is drained, disconnected and cut down to fit the route out. The hard part is usually access: stairs, a raised deck, a narrow gate or a long carry to the truck. An indoor jetted bathtub is a different job, since it is built into the bathroom, and is best handled as part of a remodel.
Are hot tubs worth scrapping?
Not much. A hot tub is mostly acrylic, plastic, foam and wood, which have little or no scrap value. The pump, heater and some wiring contain metal that can be recycled, which is why we separate those parts out where we can, but scrap value rarely covers the work of taking a tub apart.
What is the cheapest way to get rid of a hot tub?
If it still works, selling it or giving it away to someone who will collect it is the cheapest option. If it is finished, doing it yourself is cheaper in money but takes tools, a few strong helpers, a truck or trailer and a trip to the disposal site. Having it removed costs more but takes the whole job off your hands.
Is it expensive to remove a hot tub?
It depends on the size of the tub, whether it has to be cut up, how far it is carried, and the disposal fees for the material. A small tub on a ground-level patio near the driveway is a quick job. A large tub on a raised deck behind the house takes more time.
Send us a photo and we will give you a firm price before we book.
Can I take a hot tub to the dump for free?
Not usually. Disposal sites generally charge by weight or by load, and a whole hot tub may need to be cut down before it is accepted.
Where we remove hot tubs
We take out hot tubs across Whatcom County: Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden and Blaine, plus Everson, Sudden Valley, Birch Bay, Sumas, Deming and Custer. That includes tubs on steep wooded lots above Lake Whatcom, backyard decks in older Bellingham neighbourhoods and vacation homes around Birch Bay and Semiahmoo.
Get a free hot tub removal estimate
Tell us where the tub is and what the route out looks like. A photo of the tub and one of the path to the street speeds things up.
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