Holiday Let Hot Tub Maintenance for Hosts and Airbnb Managers

Usually yes, but plan for it. After each changeover the tub is drained, refilled and has to heat back up. Book your technician early on changeover day, and say in your house rules that the tub may still be warming when guests arrive. Guests then know what to expect.

Yes, many holiday lets have one. Once guests pay to use it, HSE’s HSG282 applies. You need a risk assessment, chlorine or bromine dosing, and the water changed after each rental or each week, whichever is shorter. Tell your insurer about the tub too, and check your cover.

HSE’s HSG282 does not say a professional must do every changeover. It says the dutyholder must manage the risk and use competent people. Decide from your risk assessment. Some hosts use a technician every time, while others book some visits and use trained staff in between.

HSE’s HSG282 says the dutyholder must make sure a risk assessment is done for a let hot tub. A Scottish council’s guidance, for example, also asks for a COSHH assessment covering Legionella and chemicals. Check with your own council in Surrey, Kent, Essex or Hertfordshire.

No. HSE’s HSG282 says a let hot tub should be disinfected with chlorine or bromine through an inline feeder. A Scottish council’s guidance, for example, says UV or ozone alone is not enough. They can sit alongside chlorine or bromine, but not replace it.

They can, if trained. HSE’s HSG282 says the people doing checks must be competent, with their training recorded. If your cleaner does the daily checks, keep a record of their training and exactly what they check, and update it when your routine changes.

Think carefully. HSE’s HSG282 says a domestic-type tub is unsuitable where bather load is higher or use is continuous, such as party spas, and a commercial-type spa should be used instead. Check your risk assessment and talk to your insurer before you take the booking.

Schofields says insurers usually expect the tub to be maintained to the manufacturer’s instructions. Keep your records ready: water tests, water changes and technician visit sheets. Tell your insurer, and check your public liability covers hot tub illness. Get proper advice if a claim is made.

It should be, if the host manages it well. HSE says hot tubs can spread infections, including Legionella. A well-run let tub has its water changed between guests, continuous chlorine or bromine, and a water test log the host can show you if you ask.

Yes. The Pool Cleaning covers Surrey, Kent, Essex and Hertfordshire. Tell us about your let once, and up to 2 vetted local technicians will quote for single changeovers or a regular rota. You compare the quotes and choose. Our service is free for you.