Size of the tub
A two seat plug-in tub is a quick job. A seven seat tub or swim spa takes longer and may need more hands.
HOT TUBS & SPAS · WORTHING
Hot tub removal in Worthing
Old hot tub sitting dead in the garden? Our hot tub removal and disposal service takes it away for one fixed price. We dismantle it where it stands, carry it out through tight gates, take the cover and steps too, and recycle what we can. Licensed waste carrier, local Worthing team.
- Dismantled on site if needed
- Cover, steps and surround
- Parts recycled where possible
- Licensed waste carrier
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Can you remove my old hot tub?
Yes. Our hot tub removal service covers hard shell hot tubs, spas, swim spas and inflatable tubs from homes and holiday lets across Worthing and West Sussex. Send us two or three photos showing the tub and the route to the road, and we will give you a fixed price before anything is booked.
How our hot tub removal works
Send photos and book
Show us the tub, its rough size and the narrowest point on the way out, usually a side gate, steps or a passage. We confirm the price and a date.
You drain and disconnect
Stop the chemicals a few days before, drain it to a foul drain, and have an electrician isolate the supply. Plug-in tubs just need unplugging.
We dismantle and carry
If it fits through the gate we tilt and wheel it out whole. If not, we strip the cabinet, remove the pumps and heater, and cut the shell into sections on site.
Loaded, sorted, recycled
Everything goes on our own vehicle the same visit. Timber, metal and electrical parts are separated for recycling and the rest goes for licensed disposal. We sweep up before we leave.
How much does hot tub removal cost?
Our hot tub removal starts from £200. That covers a standard hard-shell tub with reasonable access. A large tub, a swim spa or a garden with tricky access costs more, which is why we price it from your photos.
We give you one fixed price for the whole job: dismantling, carrying, loading, transport and licensed disposal. No hourly rate, no tip fees added afterwards and no charge for taking the cover and steps.
Ways to keep the cost down: drain the tub before we arrive, have the electrics disconnected and clear the route to the road. Add any other garden rubbish, old decking or furniture to the same visit so you only pay for one trip.
Why hot tubs are hard to get rid of
A full hot tub holds over a tonne of water, and even drained a typical four to six seat tub still weighs around 300kg. Most are about two metres square, while a normal side gate is only about 90cm wide.
Councils will not take them as a bulky collection, and a skip only works once the tub has been cut up by hand. The shell is a mix of acrylic, fibreglass and foam, so it cannot just go in general waste. That is why most people call a team who does the cutting, carrying and sorting in one visit.
What affects the price
We quote a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day. These are the things that change it:
The route out
Wide side access means we can take it whole. Narrow gates, steps, slopes or a long carry mean dismantling it on site.
Cut up or whole
Cutting a tub into sections takes time and proper safety kit, but it is often the only way out of a back garden.
Extras
Decking, a timber gazebo, a concrete base or an old cover lifter can all go in the same visit if you tell us first.
Before we arrive: a quick checklist
- Turn off the chemicals and let levels drop for a few days
- Drain into a foul drain or gully, never a surface water drain
- Have an electrician isolate and disconnect a hardwired tub
- Remove plants, furniture and anything fragile near the route
- Tell us about steps, slopes, decking or a narrow gate
- Leave the cover on, we will take it
If you are not sure about any of these, send a message on WhatsApp and we will talk you through it.
Where your old hot tub ends up
Cabinet and frame
Timber or composite panels and the metal frame are separated for recycling.
Pumps, heater and controls
Electrical parts and cabling are recycled as WEEE where possible.
Shell and foam
The acrylic and fibreglass shell and the insulation foam go for licensed disposal.
Hot tub removal questions
How much does hot tub removal cost in Worthing?
Our hot tub removal starts from £200. The final price depends on the size of the tub, how far it has to be carried and whether it has to be cut up on site. Send us photos of the tub and the route out to the road on WhatsApp and we will give you a fixed price before we book.
Do I need to drain the hot tub before you arrive?
Yes, please. Switch off the chemicals a few days before, then drain it into a foul drain or gully, not a surface water drain. A drained tub is still a few hundred kilos, so leave the lifting to us.
Will you disconnect the electrics?
No. Most hot tubs are hardwired to their own protected circuit. Please have a qualified electrician isolate and disconnect the supply before the day. Plug-in tubs just need unplugging.
Can you get a hot tub out through a side gate?
Often, yes. A standard side gate is about 90cm wide and most tubs are wider. If it will not fit, we cut it into sections where it stands and carry the pieces out.
What happens to my old hot tub?
We separate it as we load. The timber or composite cabinet, metal frame, pumps, heater and cabling are sorted for recycling where possible, and the remaining acrylic, fibreglass and foam goes for licensed disposal.
Do you take the cover, steps and surround too?
Yes. Tell us when you book and we will take the cover, cover lifter, steps and any old decking or timber surround in the same visit.
Do I need a crane to remove my hot tub?
Rarely. We cut the tub into sections where it stands, so it can go out through a gate, a house or down steps without lifting it over anything. A crane is only needed if a tub has to leave in one piece and there is no way round, and we will tell you honestly if that is the case.
Can I get my hot tub removed for free?
Only if it still works and someone wants it. A working tub can sometimes be sold or given away if the buyer collects. A broken or old hot tub costs money to dismantle and dispose of legally, and councils do not collect them, so be wary of anyone offering free removal with no licence.
Can I remove a hot tub myself?
You can, but it is a big job. You need to drain it, have the electrics disconnected and strip the cabinet. Then you cut the shell with a reciprocating saw, wearing a proper dust mask, and make several trips to the tip with sorted loads. Most people find a professional removal is quicker and not much dearer once tip runs and tool hire are counted.
Do you remove inflatable hot tubs?
Yes. Inflatable and portable spas are quicker and usually cheaper to collect. Drain and deflate it if you can and we will take the liner, pump and cover.
Are you licensed to dispose of a hot tub?
Yes. D J Recycling is an Environment Agency registered upper tier waste carrier, licence CBDU389101. Always check this, because if an unlicensed collector fly-tips your tub, you can be held responsible.
AREAS WE COVER
Hot tub removal areas we cover
Hot tub removals are booked ahead, so we travel the whole of this area for them, from Chichester in the west to Brighton and Patcham in the east.
West along the coast
East to Brighton and Hove
North and the Downs
Further west
Ready to get rid of the hot tub?
Send a photo of the tub and your side gate on WhatsApp for a fixed price.