By Ben, EZ Haulaway · Published
Hot Tub Removal Cost: What to Expect in Denver and Parker
Hot tub removal with EZ Haulaway costs $400 flat rate for a small tub, $500 flat rate for a standard spa (4–6 people), and $700 flat rate for a large spa or swim spa in the Denver metro area. Where your tub lands in that range depends on its size, how it’s installed, and how hard it is to get out of your yard. The same pricing applies whether you call it a hot tub, a spa or a jacuzzi. Below, we explain what moves the price, what’s included, and how to get an exact number from a photo before anyone shows up.
TL;DR
- Our published price for hot tub removal is $400 flat rate for a small tub, $500 flat rate for a standard spa (4–6 people), and $700 flat rate for a large spa or swim spa, with labor, loading, haul-away and cleanup included.
- Size, weight, access (gate width, stairs, deck) and whether the tub is freestanding or built in decide where you land in the range.
- A qualified person should disconnect and de-energize a hardwired tub before the crew arrives.
- Emptying the tub and clearing a path are the two easiest ways to keep the job quick.
- Send us a photo and get an instant quote, so the price is set before the truck is.
Table of Contents
- What hot tub removal costs with us
- What changes the price of removing a hot tub
- What’s included in the price
- Hot tub removal vs. a trailer-load price
- Do you need an electrician first?
- How to prepare and keep the cost down
- Where does the tub go?
- Our perspective on hot tub removal
- Book your hot tub removal
- FAQ
- Sources
What hot tub removal costs with us
We price hot tub removal as a single job: $400 flat rate for a small tub, $500 flat rate for a standard spa (4–6 people), and $700 flat rate for a large spa or swim spa, one-off. That figure is for the removal itself, not a load of other junk with a tub on top. You can see it on our pricing page next to every other item we haul.
The reason for a range is simple. A small, freestanding two-person spa sitting on a patio is a different job from a large seven-seater on a reinforced slab behind a locked gate. The first can be tipped onto a dolly and walked to the trailer. The second may take extra hands, extra time, and a plan for getting it through a tight side yard.
Here is how the number compares with the way we price other bulky items:
| Item | Our price |
|---|---|
| Hot tub removal | $400 flat rate for a small tub, $500 flat rate for a standard spa (4–6 people), and $700 flat rate for a large spa or swim spa |
| Piano removal | starting at $375 |
| Refrigerator removal | $150 |
| Mattress removal | $150 |
| Treadmill removal | $150 |
| Washer or dryer removal | $100 each |
A hot tub costs more than most single items because of its weight, its awkward shape and the labor to move it. It isn’t a mystery surcharge.
If you want a firm figure for your tub, our instant junk removal quote takes a photo and gives you a price without a site visit.
What changes the price of removing a hot tub
Four things do most of the work in setting your quote.
Size and weight
A bigger tub has more shell, more cabinet and more water-soaked insulation. It takes more people and more time to move, and it fills more of the trailer. Two-person and four-person spas sit toward the lower end of the range. Large, deep, multi-jet models sit toward the upper end.
Access to the tub
Access is where most price differences come from. Before you book, walk the route from the tub to where a trailer can park and ask yourself:
- How wide is the gate? Does the tub fit through it on its side?
- Are there stairs, a steep slope or a retaining wall in the way?
- Is the tub on a deck, a patio or a pad on bare ground?
- How far is the tub from the driveway or street?
A tub on a flat pad near the driveway is the easy case. A tub in a backyard that’s reachable only through a narrow side gate is not. Photos that show the route as well as the tub help us price it accurately.
Freestanding or built in
Most of what homeowners call a hot tub is a portable acrylic spa that simply sits in place and plugs into power. Those can usually be moved whole. A tub that’s recessed into a deck, framed into a pergola or sunk into the ground is a different job, because the surrounding structure may need to come apart before the tub can come out. If yours is built in, tell us when you send the photo. Light demolition of decks and fences is something we do, so we can look at the whole job rather than only the tub.
Condition and what’s around it
A tub that still holds together moves more easily than one with a cracked shell or rotted cabinet. Broken pieces are heavier to handle and slower to load. Leftover items such as steps, covers, lifts, chemicals and the wooden or composite surround add to the load, and we can take them in the same visit if you tell us ahead of time.
What’s included in the price
When you hire us, the price covers the job from start to finish:
- Labor: our crew does the lifting. You don’t need to rent a dolly or round up neighbors.
- Loading: we load the tub and any extras onto the trailer.
- Haul-away: the tub leaves your property that day.
- Cleanup: we sweep up and leave the spot tidy.
Our claim is that pricing is transparent and all-in, with no surprise fees. In practice, the only things that change a quote are the things you can see in the photo or that change on the day, such as the tub being larger or harder to reach than described. The one add-on we list is extra labor at $50 per hour per crew member, and that only applies if a job needs more hands than expected.
If you’re clearing the whole space, a removed tub often leaves a bare patch of concrete, gravel or dead grass. If a rental turnover or sale follows, a move-out cleaning service can take care of the rest of the property while we handle the heavy hauling.
Hot tub removal vs. a trailer-load price
Our junk removal is also priced by how much of the trailer your stuff takes up. If you’re removing a hot tub and a lot of other items, the trailer-load pricing may work better for you:
| Load size | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum / small load | $120 |
| 1/8 trailer | $120 |
| 1/4 trailer | $240 |
| 3/8 trailer | $360 |
| 1/2 trailer | $420 |
| 5/8 trailer | $540 |
| 3/4 trailer | $660 |
| 7/8 trailer | $780 |
| Full trailer | $840 |
The hot tub price is separate because a tub is a heavy, specialty item. If you’re also clearing an old deck, a shed, or a pile of patio furniture, send us a photo of everything. We’ll tell you whether to price it as a tub plus a partial load or as one combined job. If the tub is part of a larger property project, our house and estate cleanouts cover the whole thing in one visit.
Do you need an electrician first?
If your tub is hardwired, yes, this step comes first. Most hot tubs run on a dedicated high-amperage circuit, and a live connection is a shock hazard when someone is moving the unit. Electrical safety guidance says a qualified person should de-energize the equipment, test that it’s dead, and lock out the power source before work begins, so that it can’t be switched back on by accident.
For your tub, that means:
- Hire a licensed electrician to shut off the circuit at the breaker and disconnect the tub’s wiring at the disconnect box or the tub itself.
- Have the wires capped so the circuit is safe to leave in place.
- Don’t disconnect it yourself unless you’re qualified. If you’re unsure whether the tub is plug-in or hardwired, ask an electrician to check.
Some smaller spas plug into a standard outlet and only need to be unplugged. Either way, make sure the power is off at the breaker before the crew arrives. We do the hauling, and an electrician handles the wiring.
How to prepare and keep the cost down
A few things you can do ahead of time make the job faster and keep the quote where it was.
- Drain the tub. Water is very heavy. Use the drain valve or a submersible pump, and direct the water onto your own landscaping or a suitable drain rather than into a neighbor’s yard. Check your local rules if you’re unsure where it can go.
- Remove the cover and loose items. Take out filters, towels, floating toys and chemicals you want to keep.
- Clear the path. Move planters, furniture, hoses and anything else between the tub and the driveway. Unlock gates.
- Send accurate photos. Show the tub, its surroundings and the route out. Mention if it’s on a deck or built in.
- Bundle other junk. If you have an old grill, a mattress, or yard debris, tell us. Adding items to a visit that’s already happening is easier than booking a second one.
- Ask about timing. If you’re flexible, tell us. If you need same-day service, say so when you send the photo.
Where does the tub go?
Hot tubs are a mix of acrylic, foam, wood or composite cabinet, pumps, heaters and wiring. They aren’t something to leave at the curb, and most trash haulers won’t take them. Part of why a professional removal costs what it does is that the tub has to go somewhere that can accept it.
That’s why we put effort into donation and recycling. We aim to keep reusable items and recyclable materials out of the landfill where we can. If your tub still works and you’d like it to go to a new home, tell us when you book, and we’ll talk it through.
Our perspective on hot tub removal
We’re a family-owned crew based in Parker, and we’ve seen what homeowners expect to happen when they decide the tub has to go. Most of them are braced for a runaround: a vague phone estimate, a surprise fee when the truck shows up, a crew that doesn’t know how to get a tub through a gate.
We built our process around avoiding that. You send a photo, we give you a price, and the price covers the work. The same people who quote the job show up to do it, and we don’t hand it to a call center or a franchise dispatcher.
We also think a tub is a job where care counts. A hot tub is heavy and it sits in the most-used part of your yard, often next to fresh landscaping, a deck or a fence. Our crew is there to take it out without scratching your siding, crushing your sprinkler heads or leaving debris behind. That’s why cleanup is part of every job.
If we had one tip, it’s to get the electrical disconnected and the water drained before you pick a date. Do those two things and the removal itself is often done within hours of the crew arriving.
— Ben
Book your hot tub removal
We serve Parker, Denver, Highlands Ranch, Aurora, Lone Tree, Littleton, Englewood, Elizabeth, Franktown and the surrounding metro. Our hot tub removal service covers the full job: labor, loading, haul-away and cleanup, priced at $400 flat rate for a small tub, $500 flat rate for a standard spa (4–6 people), and $700 flat rate for a large spa or swim spa.
Send a photo for an instant quote, pick a time, and we’ll take care of the rest. If you’re closer to a specific town, we have pages for Parker, Denver and Highlands Ranch.
FAQ
How much does it cost to remove a jacuzzi or spa?
The cost is the same as for a hot tub, since they’re the same job. With us, removal is $400 flat rate for a small tub, $500 flat rate for a standard spa (4–6 people), and $700 flat rate for a large spa or swim spa, depending on size, access and whether the unit is built in. Send a photo to get a firm price.
Is removal cheaper if I take it apart myself?
Dismantling a tub is hard on your back and tools, and the pieces are still heavy and bulky. You’d still need a way to haul them. Our price includes the labor, the loading and the hauling, so there’s nothing for you to rent or arrange.
Do I need to empty the tub first?
Yes. Drain it completely before the crew arrives. Water adds hundreds of pounds, and a full tub can’t be moved safely. Doing it a day ahead gives the shell time to dry out.
Can you remove a hot tub that’s built into a deck?
Yes. Tell us when you send the photo, so we can plan for any light demolition of the deck or surround. We handle sheds, decks and fences too, so the whole job can be done in one visit.
Do you offer same-day hot tub removal?
Often we can move quickly, depending on our schedule that day. Send your photo as early as you can and mention that you need same-day service. We’ll tell you what’s possible.