An old hot tub is one of the hardest things to get rid of yourself. It’s heavy, it’s awkward, and it usually sits somewhere hard to reach, like the back corner of the yard or a raised deck. If you have a tired tub in your Aurora backyard that you’re done with, here’s how removal works and what you need to do ahead of time.
Why Fall Is a Good Time to Remove a Hot Tub
Most Aurora homeowners close their tubs for the season around now. If the cover is cracked, the pump is acting up or you just haven’t used it in two summers, this is the time to deal with it. Taking it out before the ground freezes and the snow piles up makes for an easier job and a cleaner yard. In spring, you’ll have the space back for a patio, garden or shed.
How Hot Tub Removal Works
Most hot tubs won’t fit through a side gate in one piece, so we usually take them apart on site. A typical job looks like this:
- Quote. Send us a few photos of the tub and the path from the tub to the driveway. We’ll give you a quote before we book.
- Prep. You (or your electrician) shut off and disconnect the power, and drain the water. More on this below.
- Removal. Our crew cuts the tub into manageable sections, carries everything out to the truck and takes the cover, steps and any old chemical containers if you want them gone.
- Clean up. We sweep the pad or deck and haul everything away. We recycle metal and other parts that can be recovered.
Most residential removals are done in one visit.
What You Need to Do Before We Arrive
- Disconnect the power. The tub needs to be fully shut off at the breaker and disconnected. If it’s hardwired, have a licensed electrician disconnect it safely. Our crew won’t cut a tub that still has live wiring.
- Drain the water. Drain it a day or two before so the shell has time to dry out. Most tubs drain with a garden hose from the drain spout or a small submersible pump.
- Clear the path. Move patio furniture, planters and anything else between the tub and the driveway. Unlock the gate.
Hot Tubs on Decks and in Tight Backyards
A lot of Aurora homes, especially in newer neighbourhoods like Aurora Grove and Aurora Highlands, have small yards with narrow side yards. That’s fine. Cutting the tub into sections means we don’t need a crane or a wide gate in most cases. If the tub sits on a raised deck, we take it apart in place and carry the pieces down.
Planning to take out the deck or gazebo too? We can do it in the same visit. See our shed and deck removal page.
What Does Hot Tub Removal Cost in Aurora?
Price depends on the size of the tub, how easy it is to reach, and whether it’s going out with anything else, like a deck, gazebo or old patio set. A small two-person tub at ground level next to the driveway costs less than a large eight-seater on a second-storey deck behind a fence.
The fastest way to get a real number is to send us photos. You’ll get an upfront quote with no hidden fees, and we stick to it.
Why Aurora Homeowners Call Don’t Junk Yourself
We’re a local York Region crew based in Newmarket, a few minutes up Yonge Street from Aurora. We do hot tub removals, junk removal in Aurora and full house cleanouts across town, and we show up when we say we will. One recent Aurora customer, Matthew, hired us for a house cleanout before a move and said we were “very thorough and clear throughout the whole process.”
FAQ
Do I need to drain my hot tub before removal?
Yes. Please drain it at least a day before so it’s empty and mostly dry. If you can’t drain it, tell us when you book and we’ll plan for it.
Who disconnects the electrical?
You do, or your electrician does. The tub must be shut off at the breaker and safely disconnected before our crew arrives. If it’s hardwired, use a licensed electrician.
Can you remove a hot tub from a deck or a backyard with no gate access?
In most cases, yes. We cut the tub into sections and carry them out by hand, so a standard side gate or walkway is usually enough.
What happens to the old hot tub?
We separate out the metal and any other parts that can be recycled. The rest goes to a licensed disposal facility.
How fast can you come out?
We can often book within a day or two, and sometimes the same day. Call or send photos and we’ll give you the next available time.
Get Your Hot Tub Removed
Ready to get your yard back? Call 416-995-6845 or send photos for a free quote at dontjunkyourself.com. Learn more about our hot tub removal service.