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Hot Tub Removal and Disposal
The Pool Cleaning matches you with up to 2 vetted local technicians for hot tub removal and disposal in Surrey, Kent, Essex and Hertfordshire. It’s also called Jacuzzi removal. You compare and choose the right hot tub removal service for you. Our service is free for you.
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- Hard shell, inflatable and swim spas
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Key facts
- Typical removal cost: £199 to £295 (Checkatrade, May 2024)
- Areas: Surrey, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire
- Up to 2 quotes
- Our service is free for you.
- Reviewed: 26 October 2026
How does hot tub removal work with The Pool Cleaning?
Tell us about your hot tub, with a few photos and details of the access. We pass it to up to 2 vetted local technicians, who quote you directly. You pick one and agree a day with them. Our service is free for you, and there’s no obligation to go ahead.
Tell us about your hot tub
Share the size and type of tub, a few photos, and how it would leave your garden.
Get up to 2 quotes from vetted local technicians
Each technician quotes you directly. See how our matching works.
Hot tub collection on the day you agree
Your technician collects the tub on the day you agree with them.
How much does hot tub removal cost?
Checkatrade’s cost guide puts hot tub removal at £199 to £295, with an average of £247 (price table updated May 2024). Your own price depends on the tub, the access and whether a crane is needed. Your technician quotes after seeing photos and the route out.
| Source | What's included | Price | Date shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkatrade | Removal, average of UK quotes | £199 to £295 (average £247) | May 2024 |
| Checkatrade | Crane lift for large spas | £300 to £600 per lift (average £450) | May 2024 |
| Medi-Spa (Crawley) | Removal and disposal, tub drained by customer | From £350, tax included | No date |
| Move Your Spa | Removal of a working hot tub | From £399 (Surrey and Essex pages: from £250) | No date |
| Palm Spas | Disposal, inclusions not stated | From £150 | No date |
What can change your quote:
- Difficult access, a long carry or an upper floor, which Medi-Spa lists as extras
- The size of the tub
- Whether a crane is needed
- Whether the tub has been drained
- Road closures or council permissions, which Checkatrade says may cost extra
Move Your Spa says removal can be free if your hot tub is under 5 years old and you trade it in for a new H2O Hot Tubs model, depending on your location.
Which types of hot tub can be removed?
Most types can be removed. That includes hard shell acrylic tubs, inflatable hot tubs, swim spas, and old, broken or unwanted tubs. Hard shell tubs are heavy and awkward to move, so access matters most for those. Tell your technician the type and size when you ask for quotes.
Hard shell and acrylic hot tubs
These are heavy and awkward to move. The route out needs to be wide enough.
Inflatable hot tubs
An inflatable is far simpler. Once drained and deflated, it can often be folded and carried out.
Swim spas
A swim spa is much larger than a standard hot tub. A crane may be needed.
Old, broken or unwanted hot tubs
A broken tub can still be removed. If you’d rather keep it, price a fix first with hot tub repairs.
How do you prepare for hot tub removal?
Drain the tub, have the electrics safely isolated, and clear a route from the tub to the road. Check gate widths and any steps or decking on the way out. Ask your technician what they expect you to do before the day, so nothing holds up the job.
Do I need an electrician to disconnect a hot tub?
Yes, for a hard wired tub. A qualified electrician should isolate and disconnect the supply before anyone moves it.
Do I need to drain my hot tub before removal?
Usually, yes. Medi-Spa asks customers to drain the tub first. For help with the water, see hot tub cleaning and drain and refill.
When is a crane needed?
A crane may be needed when there’s no clear route out, for example a tub behind a house with no side access.
Before the day:
- Clear the route from the tub to the road
- Measure gate and path widths
- Check decking, steps and garden access
What happens to your hot tub after removal?
Your technician takes the tub away and disposes of it through licensed waste routes. Ask your technician how and where the tub will be disposed of, and for a receipt.
How else can you get rid of an old hot tub?
If you don’t want to pay for removal, there are a few other options. A working tub may sell or be given away, and some suppliers take tubs as a trade in. For heavy or broken tubs, professional removal is usually the simplest choice.
- Sell or give away a working tub
- Trade it in when you buy a new one
- Use a professional through The Pool Cleaning
How does The Pool Cleaning vet technicians?
Before a technician gets any requests, we check they have public liability insurance of at least £1 million. We also check for an active Companies House record, or at least 5 genuine reviews on Google or Checkatrade. We don’t carry out DBS or criminal record checks, so please make your own checks too.
Where can you get hot tub removal in Surrey, Kent, Essex and Hertfordshire?
The Pool Cleaning covers Surrey, Kent, Essex and Hertfordshire. Tell us where your tub is, and we pass your details to up to 2 vetted local technicians who quote you directly. Requests from elsewhere are welcome; we’ll email if we can’t match you. Our service is free for you.
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Hertfordshire
- Surrey: old tubs taken from gardens and patios
- Kent: hot tub disposal for old and broken tubs
- Essex: hard shell, inflatable and swim spa collection
- Hertfordshire: hot tub and spa removal near me, with up to 2 local quotes
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Related hot tub services
Moving a hot tub? Ask your technician whether they also relocate tubs.
Can I remove a hot tub myself?
You can usually remove an inflatable yourself once it’s drained and deflated. Hard shell tubs are heavy and awkward to move, and the electrics must be isolated by a qualified electrician first. For most hard shell tubs, a professional is safer. See how to prepare for removal above.
Can you take a hot tub to the tip for free?
Rules vary by council. What one tip accepts, another may not. Check your council’s household waste recycling centre page before you go, including what it accepts, whether there is a charge and whether you need to book. Tell them the type and size of your tub when you check.
Will the council collect an old hot tub?
Some councils offer a bulky waste collection that may take a hot tub, and others don’t. Check with your own council before you arrange anything. Ask what they accept and whether there’s a charge. Tell them the size of the tub when you ask.
Can I put a hot tub in a skip?
Ask the skip company first. Size and what they accept vary, and a whole hard shell tub may not fit. Tell them the type and size of tub when you ask, so they can advise you properly. Ask before you book.
Can a hot tub be cut up for disposal?
Yes, hot tubs are sometimes cut up to make them easier to move. The electrics must be isolated by a qualified electrician first. Cutting through the shell and frame can be dangerous, so ask a technician for advice before you try it yourself.
Can I sell a hot tub that does not work?
Sometimes. Some buyers take broken tubs for parts or to repair themselves. Describe the fault clearly in your listing. A repair may also be worth pricing before you decide, so get a quote through hot tub repairs and compare that with removal.
What should I look for in a hot tub removal service?
Look for public liability insurance and a clear written quote. Ask how and where the tub will be disposed of, and for a receipt. Check they have seen photos of your access, so the price covers the real job and there are no surprises.
Is hot tub removal ever free?
Sometimes. Move Your Spa says removal can be free if your tub is under 5 years old and you trade it in for a new H2O Hot Tubs model, depending on your location. Otherwise, expect a charge. Our service is free for you.
Are hot tubs worth scrapping?
It depends on the tub and your local scrap yards. Ask a local yard before you take it in, and tell them the type and size of tub so they can say whether they will take it and what they would pay. A working tub may be better sold or given away than scrapped.
Get your free hot tub removal quotes
Tell us about your tub and request up to 2 quotes from vetted local technicians. Our service is free for you. Use the form, email info@thepoolcleaning.co.uk, contact us, or message us on WhatsApp on +44 7348 232538.
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