Old hot tubs are one of the most dreaded items for homeowners to deal with. They weigh 500–800 lbs, they're bolted or wired into your deck or patio, and you can't exactly put them on the curb.
The process: our crew disconnects remaining electrical and plumbing, cuts the shell into manageable sections using reciprocating saws, loads all components (shell, frame, pumps, heater, cover, steps), and hauls everything away.
Timeline: most hot tub removals take 2–4 hours with a 2-person crew. Larger units or difficult access (fenced yards, raised decks) may take longer.
Cost: 2–4 hours at $250/hr = $500–$1,000. Hot tub shells themselves don't have resale value, but scrap components (copper from heaters, steel frame) may generate small credits.
The transformation is worth it. That space occupied by a deteriorating hot tub becomes usable yard area — room for a garden, patio furniture, or just open grass. Most homeowners say removing the hot tub was the best backyard decision they ever made.