Tips to Install A Hot Tub in your Garden

Purchasing a hot tub does not need to be a complex mission. However, shoppers may wonder about several things related to what happens once the deal has been struck – in particular the installation process.

Hot Tub Patio Option

The best place to install hot tubs is on a cement pad which has been reinforced. Hot tubs can have an overall weight of as much as 7,000 pounds when filled. Hot tubs should not be placed on grass or other soft surfaces, these surface types can’t hold the weight of a filled hot tub.

What is needed for hot tub installation

A solid surface is the first required basic, as well as necessary drainage, a hook up for electricity and equipment bay access.

What about putting a hot tub on grass

It’s true that the whole vibe of using a hot tub is about fun and chilling, however, safety needs to be given priority first.

Whilst the idea may seem great, hot tubs should not be placed on the grass. The hot tub can be very heavy when filled, usually close to 5,000 pounds but it can be more, bare ground can’t hold this weight. The hot tub may not stay level and could even sink into the bare ground.

Stable surfaces are needed for hot tubs – reinforced deck is one option, as well as firmly compacted soil with crushed gravel or, of course, a concrete slab. Hot tubs can also be installed in the ground with the use of a concrete vault.

The best option for a concrete installation is a reinforced concrete base that has a thickness of 4 inches, this can support 120 pounds per square foot.

Indoor Hot Tubs Guide

Hot tubs can be installed indoors, for instance, in a sunroom, the TS 240 is a great choice for this type of installation.

Is It OK To Put A Hot Tub Indoors

Absolutely! However, there are a few things to keep in mind when deciding on your hot tub installation.

As well as this, you will need to consider what is needed to ventilate the room, as well as to control humidity. Hot tubs produce a lot of moisture when they are being used. This can cause damage to surfaces in the room, such as the walls and ceilings. You need to ensure that the decor in the room is able to withstand higher humidity levels. Usually, you will need to use an exhaust fan in the room. 

Since water can gather around the area of the hot tub a floor drain is usually a good idea. To keep the whole area safe, slip-resistant floor materials are also needed.

Hot Tubs On Deck

As is the case in this second-floor installation, hot tubs are able to be installed on decks. However, you will need an engineer to evaluate the deck to make sure that it can withhold the weight.

Can You Put A Hot Tub On A Deck

If you have a wooden deck, ask a qualified contractor to evaluate the deck in comparison with the weight of a filled hot tub. The deck can be reinforced before the hot tub is installed if necessary.

It may be possible for the hot tub to be placed in the location by forklift, or if the access is more challenging then a crane may be necessary.

How is it possible to get the spa onto the patio

A lot of hot tubs can be placed on the desired patio location by the use of a forklift.

It is a good idea to physically walk the route that the hot tub will take in advance of the delivery day, take measurements as you walk. Make sure that gates and doors are accurately measured. Other things that will limit space such as trees should also be measured.

The access to the location you will have your hot tub must be completely cleared and level without any obstacles. Remember, handrails, doors, windows and the likes may need to be removed to accomplish this.

How Is A Spa Pad Installed

A spa pad allows for a level foundation for the hot tub when the ground is already prepared correctly.

When the homeowner has decided on the location they will need to remove the sod and dig to a depth of 4 inches. As is the case when preparing for a paver patio, the ground should be tamped down, and then sand and pea gravel needs to be used on top.