Hot tub removal
Hot Tub and Spa Removal in Phoenix Backyards
Old hot tubs and spas cut into sections on the pad, carried out through the side gate and hauled away from Phoenix backyards, with the pad swept clean after. Free estimates, Monday to Saturday.
What the job is
Hot tub removal in Phoenix
Hot tub removal is the crew disconnecting the spa, breaking it down on site and hauling every piece away. That is the whole job when EJ Junk Removal takes an old hot tub out of a Phoenix backyard: you point at the tub, and we take it from the patio to the truck. A spa is too big and too heavy to leave the backyard whole through a side gate, so the work happens where it sits, and nothing goes over the fence or across the lawn.
Before we start, the tub has to be empty and its power off, which the next section explains. Then the trained crew cuts the shell, the cabinet and the frame into sections, does all the lifting itself with the right gear, and carries each piece out to the truck. We keep the path to the street clear while we work, and we sweep the pad before we leave, so the spot where the tub sat is ready for whatever comes next.
One call books it. Tell us the size of the spa, what it is made of and how wide the gate is, or text a few photos, and we give you a free estimate before the job starts. The crew is fully insured, and the same removal company that hauls old spas out of the city of Phoenix also covers the towns around it in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Before the first cut
Draining and disconnecting the spa
Before a hot tub is cut, it must be drained and its hardwired circuit shut off at the breaker, with the whip removed or capped, by the owner or a qualified electrician. Both steps are about safety. The weight of water left in a hot tub makes cutting and hauling it unsafe, and a live 220V circuit beside a saw is not something any crew works around.
If the tub still holds water when the truck arrives, crews pump it out with professional equipment, so a full tub is no reason to put off the appointment. The breaker and the whip are yours or an electrician's to take care of before the day, whatever condition the old spa is in. Once the tub is empty and the power is off, the rest is full-service removal: the crew handles every large piece, the steps down from a raised deck included, and you are not left with items to move or a hassle to manage at home.
On the pad
Cutting the hot tub into sections
Most hot tubs are cut into sections small enough to fit through a standard gate, and the crew uses specialized tools and lifting gear so the deck and backyard are not damaged. The cuts go where the pieces will be easiest to carry, and the pumps, heater and plumbing come out with the shell.
Each section then goes out along the side of the house, so access through the gate is all the job needs: no fence panel taken down and nothing dragged across the pavers. You do not have to move anything or cut the tub yourself. The equipment, the tools and the bags for loose fittings come on the truck, people stay clear of the saw while it runs, and the crew loads every piece of junk before the haul away.
Price
How hot tub removal is priced
Hot tub removal is priced by size, build and access, from a light tub behind a wide gate up to a heavy acrylic spa that has to be fully dismantled. Weight is part of it: an average hot tub weighs about 500 pounds, and a heavy acrylic spa takes longer to cut down than a rotomold shell, the "plastic hot tub" or "lightweight spa" that is easier and cheaper to remove. Stairs and long carries to the truck can add to the cost, while a tub the truck can pull close to keeps labor low.
As with our other junk removal services, the price depends on what the items are as well as how much space they take in the truck. To get a quote, phone us or text photos of the tub and the path out to the street, and we give you a free estimate before you book. We quote the whole job before we start, with no surprise charges after.
Scope
What hot tub removal covers
The job covers the tub, its cabinet and equipment and a sweep of the pad, and it does not include servicing or moving a working spa. Hot tub removal means hauling the tub away, so a spa that still runs and needs repair or a new spot is a job for a spa technician. The job covers these parts.
- The tub shell
- The cabinet around it
- The pumps and heater
- The cover
- A sweep of the pad
We handle it like any bulky single-item pickup: you schedule a time, the crew follows the same process every visit, and the cleanup ends with the pad swept clean. The pad itself stays where it is, as the questions further down explain.
After the haul
Where old spas go and where we work
Sun-worn spas and disposal
Long stretches of Phoenix heat and sun can leave a hot tub faded and brittle, so most spas we haul are past reuse and go to recycling or the landfill under local rules. A spa that sat broken for years in the Arizona sun is rarely one anybody else wants, which is why disposal, not resale, is the usual end for an old tub. Hot tubs are disposed of under local regulations, so we dispose of every piece through the proper channels and clear the space on your property in the same trip. If you have questions about where a part ends up, ask on the call.
Hot tub removal across the Phoenix area
Hot tub removal reaches homes and businesses across Phoenix and the surrounding towns of Maricopa County. We serve homeowners with a backyard spa and properties with a shared one, and the same local crew comes whether the tub sits in central Phoenix or a town nearby. Every town our junk removal crew reaches is listed in our service area, with a page for the towns we visit most. To request a time, call or text photos of the tub, and a job just outside the area is a question for the call rather than a no.
Good to know
More about hot tub removal
The questions below are answered briefly here and in full on their own pages. They come up on most hot tub calls: where the pieces end up, what else the team can take on the same truck, and whether the pad stays. If yours is missing, a friendly call answers it before you book.
Disposal of the hot tub pieces
Metal parts go to scrap, and the shell goes to a transfer station or landfill. The crew sorts the pumps, heater and frame metal from the shell while loading, since items that cannot be donated or recycled go to a transfer station or landfill. Donation and recycling take what they can before the landfill, as laid out under junk disposal.
Other junk we haul in the same load
The same load can take the other junk in the house, garage or yard, each job described on its own page. Homes and businesses can add any other junk to the load through junk removal in Phoenix for homes. The other jobs the crew takes are these.
- Furniture removal
- Appliance removal
- Debris removal
- Shed and fence removal
- Estate cleanouts
Extra items take up truck space, measured in cubic yards, so we quote the full load before carrying anything out.
Whether the concrete pad stays
Yes, the concrete pad stays, and removing it is a separate job. Hot tub removal covers the tub, its cabinet and gear and a sweep of the pad, but not breaking up the concrete under it. If you want the slab gone too, ask about it on the call along with your free quote.
Questions
Hot tub removal questions from Phoenix homeowners
What is the average cost to remove a hot tub?
Hot tub removal cost depends on size, construction and access, from a light tub with a wide gate up to a heavy acrylic spa that has to be fully dismantled. Stairs and long carries to the truck add to the price, and same-day and weekend jobs cost more than jobs booked days ahead. We give a free estimate from photos and quote the whole job before we start.
How can I dispose of my old hot tub?
Hot tubs are disposed of under local regulations. Our crew disconnects the tub, breaks it down on site and hauls away every piece, with metal parts going to scrap and the shell to a transfer station or landfill. Call or text photos of the tub for a free estimate.
Can you cut up a hot tub to remove it?
Yes, most hot tubs are cut into sections small enough to fit through a standard gate. The crew uses specialized tools and lifting gear so the deck and yard are not damaged, and the tub is drained and its power shut off before the first cut.
Can two people lift an empty hot tub?
An average hot tub weighs about 500 pounds, which is why the crew cuts it into sections instead of carrying it whole. Each section fits through a standard gate, and lifting gear keeps the deck and yard from being damaged.
Reviews
What Phoenix neighbors say
"Our old spa had been dead for years. They cut it into pieces, carried it out through the side gate and left the pad swept clean."
"The crew cleared years of boxes and an old couch out of our garage in one visit. The price they gave from our photos held on the day, and they swept the floor before they left."
"We were handling my mother's house from out of state. They sent photos of each room, set aside the papers they found and left the house ready to list."
Ready when you are
Call EJ Junk Removal to haul away your hot tub
Tell us the size of the spa and how wide the gate is, or text a few photos, and we quote the whole job before we start. Every Phoenix customer gets the same promises.
- Free, no-obligation estimates
- We answer the phone or call back the same working day
- We show up when we say we will
- We quote the whole job before we start, with no surprise charges after
- We clean up when the work is done
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