A hot tub can be a wonderful thing for a few years. Then the cover cracks, the pump stops, or nobody uses it anymore. In Cudahy, South Milwaukee, St. Francis, and Oak Creek, many old tubs end up sitting on a back deck or patio for a long time because moving one feels like too big a job. This post explains how hot tub removal works on the south end of Milwaukee County. The service page is Hot Tub Removal in Milwaukee County.
Why a hot tub is not a one person job
Most hot tubs are large and heavy. They have a shell, a wood or composite cabinet, a motor, plumbing, and often a thick cover. Even empty, they are too big for a pickup truck and too heavy to tip over without help. Trying to move one alone can hurt someone or damage a fence, a deck, or a gate.
That is why we look at each tub before giving a price. Size, location, and the path to the street all matter.
What to do before you call
There are a few simple things you can do ahead of time. First, drain the water. Most tubs have a drain valve near the bottom. A garden hose or a small pump can help speed it up. Second, have the power shut off at the breaker. If you are not sure the power is off or how it is wired, have a licensed electrician disconnect it. We do not do electrical work, so the tub needs to be unplugged and disconnected before the crew arrives.
You do not need to take the cover off or clean the tub. Leave it as it is.
Send pictures of the tub and the path
Pictures make the estimate much easier. Take one of the tub itself and one or two of the way out. That might be a side gate, a driveway, or a set of deck steps. Let us know if the tub sits on a raised deck, a concrete pad, or in a sunroom. Text the pictures to 414-301-1028 for a free estimate, and include your town.
Homes in Cudahy and St. Francis often sit on narrower lots with tight side yards. South Milwaukee and Oak Creek homes may have bigger yards but longer walks to the truck. Either way, a picture of the path helps us plan the right number of people and tools.
Cutting it down versus carrying it out
Some tubs can be carried out whole on a dolly. Others are too wide for the gate or too heavy to lift safely. In that case, the crew may cut the tub into smaller pieces on site and carry them out. This is common and keeps your yard, fence, and house safe. We will tell you which way makes sense after we see the pictures.
Steps, gazebos, and other extras
Many hot tubs come with extras. A set of steps, a cover lifter, a railing, or a small gazebo may be leaving too. Older patio furniture and a rusted grill often go at the same time. If you want any of those gone, put them in your pictures so they are part of the same estimate.
If you are taking out an old deck along with the tub, let us know that as well. We can talk about what can be hauled in one visit.
Good times to remove a hot tub
Many people decide to remove a tub when they sell a house, when they want the yard back for a garden or play area, or when repairs would cost more than the tub is worth. Late fall is a common time, since it saves winterizing a tub that nobody plans to use. Early spring works well too, before the yard season starts.
After the tub is gone
Once the tub and any pieces are loaded, the crew does a quick sweep of the area. You may see a flat or faded spot where the tub sat. That is normal. The old tub is hauled away for proper disposal, and metal parts may be sorted for scrap when possible.
Reach us any time
Someone answers 24/7 at 414-301-1028. You can call or text whenever it suits you. Texting photos is the fastest way to get a free estimate.
Hot tubs are just one of the things we haul. Furniture, appliances, mattresses, and full cleanouts are listed on the Milwaukee County junk removal services page. When you are ready to get that old tub off your deck in Cudahy, South Milwaukee, St. Francis, or Oak Creek, send a few pictures to 414-301-1028 and ask for Milwaukee County Junk Removal.