Manitowoc, WI · the Lakeshore

Hot Tub Removal in Manitowoc, WI

A dead hot tub might be the single most annoying object a homeowner can own. It weighs 800 pounds empty, it will not fit through the gate, nobody on Marketplace wants it, and every winter it sits there collecting snow and judgment.

This is a specialty of ours. We cut the shell into liftable sections with a reciprocating saw, carry the pieces out, and take the equipment pack, cover, and steps with it. Most removals take two to three hours, start to gone.

The process

First the tub gets drained if you have not already done it, and the power disconnect gets verified dead — hot tubs run 220 volts and we treat every one as live until proven otherwise (have your electrician disconnect the feed ahead of time). Then the cabinet comes apart, the shell gets cut into sections, and everything is carried to the truck.

Tubs sunk into decks are no problem — we cut the tub free without wrecking the surrounding structure, or remove deck panels and put them back, your call.

We also remove

• Swim spas and oversized tubs
• The pad of leftover chemicals, filters, and covers in the shed
• Above-ground pools, drained and cut down
• Saunas, both indoor and barrel-style
• The deck section the tub sat on, if it is coming out anyway

Why winter is actually a fine time

People assume hot tub removal is a summer project, but a dead tub left full through a Wisconsin winter is a cracked-shell, burst-plumbing mess by April. If yours died in the fall, take it out before the freeze — the job is the same for us, and you skip a season of the eyesore.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does hot tub removal cost?

Most standard tubs run in the range of a half to three-quarter truckload — typically somewhere around $250–$500 — depending on size and access. Swim spas and sunken installs get quoted individually. Firm price before we cut anything.

Does the electricity need to be disconnected first?

Yes — hot tubs run on 220V and the feed should be properly disconnected by an electrician before removal day. We verify it is dead before we start cutting. Draining, we can handle.

Can you get a tub out of a fenced backyard?

Yes. Cutting the shell into sections is exactly what makes fenced yards, narrow gates, and tight side-yards workable. Worst case we lift panels off a fence section and reset them after.