Hot Tub Removal in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville Elite Hauling & Junk Removal does hot tub removal in Knoxville for $300 to $600 in most yards, cover and steps included. Once an electrician has disconnected the power, we drain what's left, cut the shell into sections and carry them out to the trailer. Your deck stays put.
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Hot Tub Removal in Knoxville, Start to Finish
A dead hot tub is a fiberglass shell, a wood or plastic cabinet and a lot of waterlogged foam, and it rarely leaves in one piece. Our crew drains it, cuts it into sections along the frame, carries the pieces out through the gate and hauls everything: shell, cabinet, cover, steps and that soggy insulation. Knoxville Elite Hauling provides hot tub and spa removal to Knoxville and surrounding Tennessee cities, including Farragut, Maryville, Powell, Louisville, Alcoa and Lenoir City.
For hot tub removal, Knoxville yards with steep lots and long side gates are normal, so we plan the carry path before anything else. If the deck under the tub is going soft too, it can come out the same day as part of shed and deck removal. Overgrown shrubs and brush around an old spa pad go with yard waste removal. We've hauled tubs off second-story decks in Farragut and off lake-house patios in Louisville.
When to Call for Hot Tub Removal
A hot tub doesn't die all at once. It leaks, then the heater quits, then it turns into a very expensive planter. Call us when:
- It won't hold heat or water: in our opinion, a cracked shell or a dead heater on an older tub is rarely worth the repair bill.
- The deck is going soft: a filled tub puts a lot of weight on one spot, and rotted joists under it are a safety problem.
- You're selling the house: inspectors flag a broken spa, and an empty pad shows better in listing photos.
- It's too heavy to move yourself: going by published hot tub weight figures, a two-person tub is 500 to 800 pounds empty and an eight-person tub 1,200 to 1,800.
- You want the patio back for a grill, a fire pit or just a couple of chairs.
Most hot tub removal around Knoxville runs $300 to $600, depending on size and how far it travels to the trailer. A deck or platform under it is a separate $500 to $2,000 job. HomeAdvisor puts hot tub removal at $200 to $600 nationally.
Point at the pile and get a locked price from Knoxville Elite Hauling. Contact Us or call (865) 281-1182 today.
Types of Hot Tub Removal We Handle
Every tub is a little different, but almost all of them fit one of these six jobs. Send a photo of the tub and the path to the driveway, and we can usually tell which.
Patio and Slab Hot Tub Removal
A tub on a concrete pad with a wide, flat path to the driveway can sometimes leave whole. We tip it on its side onto a hydraulic dolly and spa sled, strap it down and roll it out to the trailer. It only works with a wide gate and no steps, which in the hilly parts of Knox County happens less often than you'd hope. Trust us, we'd rather roll it than cut it.
Hot Tub Removal From a Deck
Raised decks are where a lot of our tub calls come from in West Knoxville and Farragut. A tub 9 feet off the ground can't come down whole without a crane, so we cut it up right on the deck and walk each section down the stairs on a dolly. On a Farragut job last fall that meant four sections, three hours and $475, no crane. National guides say stairs or a narrow path add about $100, and that's close to how it works for us too.
Hot Tub Demolition and Cut-Up
Hot tub demolition is where the saw comes out. With the power off and the tub drained, we cut the shell and frame into 4 to 6 sections of roughly 50 to 100 pounds each, the standard reciprocating saw hot tub cut-up. It's like carving a Thanksgiving turkey: you cut at the joints, not through the bone. The pump, heater and copper wiring come out first and go to scrap metal. Wet foam gets bagged so it doesn't drip across your yard.
Spa Removal for Inflatable and Portable Tubs
Spa removal for inflatable and soft-sided tubs is the easy version. We drain it, fold it and put the pump and heater unit with the scrap. One-piece plastic plug-in spas are light enough for two people to carry whole. Most of these fit in a $125 quarter load with room to spare, so add the old patio chairs while you're at it.
In-Ground and Swim Spa Removal
In-ground spas set in concrete and long swim spas are bigger jobs. An in-ground spa can mean breaking out concrete and filling the hole with dirt, and a swim spa is several regular tubs' worth of fiberglass and framing. We price these after a visit, because the concrete and the access change everything. National figures put in-ground spa removal as high as $1,100.
Hot Tub Deck and Gazebo Removal
Once the tub is gone, a lot of people notice the deck or gazebo around it is the next problem: soft boards, rusty screws, a privacy screen that leans. We can take the deck down to the footings the same day, at $500 to $2,000 depending on size and railings. The details are on our shed removal page, which covers decks too. If you'd rather haul the boards yourself, the county's DIY demolition rules say decking has to be cut to 5 feet or less first.
Hot Tub Disposal Cost in Knoxville
Hot tub disposal cost around Knoxville mostly comes down to two things: the size of the tub and the path to the trailer. These are typical 2026 prices. Yours gets set when we see the tub, and it doesn't move after that.
| Hot tub job | Typical 2026 price | What changes it |
|---|---|---|
| Inflatable or soft-sided spa | $125 (quarter trailer) | Water left in it, steps and cover |
| 2 to 4 person tub on a patio or slab | $300 to $400 | Gate width, distance to the driveway |
| 6 to 8 person tub, ground level | $400 to $500 | Size, cut-up time, wet insulation |
| Any tub on a raised deck or behind stairs | $450 to $600 | Deck height, number of steps, path to the street |
| Deck or platform under the tub | $500 to $2,000 | Deck size, footings, railings |
| In-ground spa or swim spa | Priced after a visit | Concrete, plumbing, fill dirt |
How to Get Your Hot Tub Ready for Removal
A little prep on your end makes removal day go a lot faster.
- Get the power disconnected: a hard-wired tub needs an electrician to shut it off at the breaker and the outdoor disconnect box. A plug-in tub just gets unplugged.
- Drain it a day ahead if you can: most tubs hold 400 to 500 gallons. Run a hose or a submersible pump toward the lawn, away from the foundation.
- Pull the chemicals: bromine, chlorine and test kits stay with you, since we can't haul pool chemicals.
- Open the path: prop the gate open, move the grill and tell us about steps, slopes and soft ground.
- Leave the cover on: it keeps rain out of the shell, and we haul it with the tub.
Point at the pile and get a locked price from Knoxville Elite Hauling. Contact Us or call (865) 281-1182 today.
What's Included in Every Hot Tub Removal
- A locked price after we walk the path from the tub to the trailer
- Leftover water pumped out with our own submersible pump
- Shell, cabinet and frame cut into sections two people can carry
- Cover, steps and the soggy foam bagged and hauled
- Pump, heater and copper wiring pulled out for scrap metal
- The pad or deck swept, with no fiberglass dust left in the grass
Price Locked Before We Lift a Thing
The crew looks at the pile, says the number, and that is the number you pay.
More Spa Removal Questions
Can Someone Use My Old Hot Tub?
Rarely, to be honest. A used tub needs a working heater, pump and shell, plus a buyer with a truck and a crew, and most tubs we're called about have a leak or a dead heater. If yours still runs, try listing it free a week before removal day. If nobody bites, we'll come cut it up.
Will Hot Tub Removal Damage My Lawn?
Not if the ground is firm. We lay plywood over soft grass between the tub and the trailer, carry sections instead of dragging them, and pick up fiberglass dust before we leave. After a week of rain, we'd rather move the job a day or two than rut your yard.
Hot Tub Removal FAQs
How Much Does Hot Tub Removal Cost in Knoxville?
Hot tub removal in Knoxville usually costs $300 to $600 with us. A small tub on a patio near the driveway sits at the low end, and a big tub on a raised deck or behind stairs sits near the top. HomeAdvisor lists hot tub removal at $200 to $600 nationally. A deck under the tub is priced separately.
Who Disconnects the Power to a Hot Tub?
A licensed electrician, if the tub is hard-wired. Most full-size tubs run on their own 240-volt circuit with an outdoor disconnect box, and that wiring has to be shut off and made safe before anyone cuts into the tub. A 120-volt plug-in tub just gets unplugged. We don't do electrical work, so book the electrician first.
How Long Does It Take to Remove a Hot Tub?
Most hot tub removals take two to three hours from arrival to a swept pad. A small tub on a slab with a clear path can roll out whole in under an hour. A big tub on a raised deck, cut into four to six sections and carried down stairs, takes closer to three. Draining it the day before saves time.
Can a Hot Tub Be Removed Without Cutting It Up?
Yes, when the path allows it. A tub on a flat patio with a gate wide enough for it on its side can be tipped onto a hydraulic dolly and spa sled and rolled out whole. Steps, steep yards, narrow gates or a raised deck usually mean cutting it into sections instead. A photo of the path tells us which.
Can I Take a Hot Tub to the Knox County Convenience Center?
Not easily. The Knox County Convenience Centers don't list hot tubs among their accepted bulky items, and whatever you bring counts toward the one load per day limit, lifted over a 4-foot wall by you. A cut-up tub fills more than one pickup bed. Most people end up paying the City of Knoxville Transfer Station tipping fee of $70 a ton or hire a hauler.
Knoxville Neighbors Say We Show Up, Say the Price and Sweep Up
Most of our work comes from homeowners, real estate agents and property managers who have used us before. A few of them sent us a note afterwards.
When the Pile Has to Go
Same-Day and Next-Day Pickups
Trucks run six days a week from 6am to 10pm. Call in the morning and there is a good chance we are at your curb that afternoon.
Price Locked Before Lifting
We look at the pile with you and say the price out loud. That number is the bill, even if the load turns out heavier than it looked.
Donated Before Dumped
Furniture in good shape goes to Habitat for Humanity ReStore and other Knoxville donation spots. Metal and electronics get recycled.
Swept Clean When We Leave
Every job ends with a broom. Garage floors, driveways and basement corners are swept, and nothing is left on the curb.
Everything Else We Haul Away
Appliance Removal
Fridges, freezers, washers, dryers and stoves hauled out and recycled, refrigerant handled properly.
Commercial Junk Removal
Office cleanouts, foreclosure trash-outs and rental turnovers, with before and after photos.
Construction Debris Removal
Drywall, lumber, old cabinets and flooring from remodels, loaded by our crew and hauled off.
Estate Cleanouts
A loved one's house cleared room by room, keepsakes saved, good furniture donated, swept at the end.
Furniture Removal
Couches, sectionals, dressers and dining sets carried out from any room, with good pieces donated.
Hoarder Cleanup
Private, patient cleanouts at the owner's pace, with papers and valuables set aside as we go.
Hot Tub Removal
Old spas drained, cut into sections and carried off decks, patios and slabs. Most run $300 to $600.
Mattress Removal
Mattresses, box springs and bed frames carried down from any floor for $50 a piece on any load.
Shed Removal
Wood and metal sheds, decks and old playsets taken apart by hand and hauled off, floor and all.
Yard Waste Removal
Brush piles, fallen limbs and storm debris hauled in one trip, with no pile limits or two-week wait.
Junk Gone Today, With the Price Said Up Front
Send a photo or a quick note about what you have. We get back to you with a price range and the first open slot, lock the number on site and leave the spot swept.