Hot Tub Removal
Hot tubs weigh 500 to 900 pounds empty. We cut them down on-site and haul every piece — shell, foam, pumps, and all.
What We Take
- Above-ground hot tubs
- In-ground hot tub shells
- Broken or leaking spas
- Old pumps and spa equipment
- Wooden surrounds and decking
- Spa covers and foam insulation
- Electrical disconnect hardware
"The price changed after the truck showed up. I'd taken the whole day off."
— What we hear from almost every new customerWe Built Our Business Around That Complaint
Bait-and-switch pricing and no-show crews are the two things people hate most about junk removal. So those are the two things we refuse to do. You get a price on the phone. We show up when we said. That number doesn't change at the door.
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Price on the Phone
You tell us what you've got. We give you a range before anyone drives anywhere.
We Confirm on Arrival
We confirm the quote when we see the load. If it matches what you described, we start. The number on the invoice is the number we told you.
We Haul Everything
Every item we quoted goes in the truck. No cherry-picking, no leaving the heavy stuff.
Job Done. Nothing Left.
Truck's loaded, space is clear. No partial hauls, no second-trip fees, no callbacks. That's it.
Hot tub removal is one of the most underestimated jobs in junk removal. A standard hot tub weighs between 500 and 900 pounds empty, and getting it out of a backyard over a fence, through a gate, or around the corner of a house takes the right equipment and a crew that has done it before.
We work in two phases. First, we drain and disconnect. Then we cut the tub into sections small enough to carry out without wrecking your fence or tearing up your lawn. The shell, the foam insulation, the pumps, the electrical hardware, the wooden surround — all of it goes in the truck.
What makes hot tub removal harder than it looks: the weight is one thing, but access is usually the bigger problem. A hot tub installed when the backyard was open may now have a fence, a deck, or plantings around it that complicate removal. We assess the access situation before quoting and bring the right tools — reciprocating saws, dollies rated for the weight, and enough crew to carry sections out safely without damaging what stays.
If your hot tub is inside a gazebo, built into a deck structure, or surrounded by fencing with a narrow gate, call us and describe the setup. We want to know what we are working with before we show up, not after the truck is in the driveway.
Electrical: most hot tubs are wired to a dedicated 240-volt circuit with a disconnect panel nearby. You do not need an electrician for a simple disconnect at the panel — turn the breaker off and we handle the rest. If the tub is hard-wired without an accessible disconnect, let us know and we will talk through the options.
Common situations we handle in the Fox Valley: hot tubs left behind by previous homeowners that have never been used. Older units that have started to leak and are not worth repairing. Spas installed during a renovation that are now in the way of a new project. Inherited properties with hot tubs that nobody wants.
Pricing depends on the unit size, the condition, and the access. We give you a range on the phone based on what you describe and confirm it when we see the setup. Same-day scheduling is available throughout Aurora and the Fox Valley.
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About Hot Tub Removal
Do I need to drain the hot tub before you arrive?
You can drain it ahead of time if you prefer, but it is not required. We drain on-site using the tub's built-in drain or a submersible pump. Draining takes 45 to 90 minutes for a standard 400 to 500 gallon spa. If you want to drain it yourself, connect a garden hose to the drain valve at the bottom and run it to an appropriate drainage point.
Does the hot tub need to be cut up to remove it?
Usually yes. Unless the tub can physically pass through your gate in one piece u2014 which is rare u2014 we cut the shell and foam insulation into sections using reciprocating saws. This is what makes it possible to carry the pieces out through a standard gate or around the side of a house without tearing up your fence or landscaping. The entire unit leaves: shell, foam, motor, pumps, and surround.
Do I need an electrician to disconnect the wiring before you come?
Not in most cases. Most hot tubs run on a dedicated breaker with an accessible disconnect panel nearby u2014 turning the breaker off is all that is needed. If your tub is hard-wired without an accessible disconnect box, let us know before we schedule. That situation may require an electrician first.
Can you remove a hot tub that is enclosed by a deck or fence?
Tight access is one of the most common complications we encounter. We assess the access situation before quoting. If the tub is enclosed by a deck, inside a gazebo, or behind a narrow gate, we plan the extraction accordingly. Sometimes that means partially disassembling the surrounding structure, which affects the quote. Call us and describe the setup u2014 we will tell you exactly what is involved before we schedule.
Ready to Schedule Your Hot Tub Removal?
Same-day and next-day available across Aurora and the Fox Valley.