A backyard spa is a great idea right up until it stops working, or the family stops using it. Then it becomes a heavy, waterlogged box that takes up the best part of the patio and blocks the view from the kitchen window. Moving one is not a weekend project for most people. Milwaukee County Junk Removal hauls old hot tubs out of yards across the suburbs, from the south shore communities to the North Shore.
Some towns have their own pages with local details, such as Glendale hot tub removal and Fox Point hot tub removal. For everything else we do, see the Milwaukee County services page.
What is included in a hot tub removal
We remove above ground residential spas and hot tubs from patios, concrete pads, decks, and lawns. Along with the tub itself, we can take the cover, the cover lifter, wooden or plastic steps, and the old chemicals cabinet or storage bench if it is going too. Show those pieces in your photos so they are part of the quote.
Two things need to happen before the crew arrives. First, drain the tub as much as you can. A full tub is far heavier and messier to move. Second, make sure the power is shut off and disconnected. If the spa is hardwired, have an electrician take care of that part ahead of time.
How to get a price
Text photos to 414-301-1028. The most useful set shows the tub, the path from the tub to the street or driveway, any gate along the way, and where a truck could park. Tell us your suburb, whether the tub is drained, and whether the power has been disconnected. We answer 24/7.
We reply with a free quote, and nothing is booked until you approve the price. The crew handles the moving and loading. Once the tub is gone, pay by cash or credit. Metal and other parts can be recycled when that is possible, and the rest goes to disposal.
Yards, gates, and decks around the county
The biggest factor in any hot tub job is the route out. In Franklin, Oak Creek, and Greenfield, most tubs sit on a patio behind a house with a fenced yard and a single side gate. Measuring that gate and sending a photo of it is the best way to help us plan.
In Cudahy, South Milwaukee, and St. Francis, lots are often narrower, and the path may run along the side of the house between a fence and the neighbor’s garage. In Greendale and Hales Corners, many yards back up to green space, and the path can be longer but more open.
North Shore homes in Glendale, Fox Point, Bayside, and River Hills sometimes have spas set into decks or terraces with landscaping around them. If the tub sits in a deck cutout or has a privacy screen built around it, show those details. A tub surrounded by deck boards may need the trim or a rail section moved before it can come out.
Planning for the season
Many people decide to remove a tub in spring, when they are planning the yard, or in fall, before the ground freezes. Either works. In winter, let us know about ice or snow on the path, and we can talk about timing. If the lawn is soft after rain, mention that too.
Hot tub removal questions
Does the tub have to be completely empty?
Drain as much as you can. A little water in the bottom is fine, but a full tub cannot be moved safely.
Who disconnects the electrical?
That needs to be done before the visit. If the tub is hardwired, an electrician should handle it.
Can you take the cover and steps?
Yes. Include them in your photos and they will be part of the quote.
What if the only path is through a narrow gate?
Send a photo and a rough measurement of the gate. We will plan the route from there.
Text photos of your hot tub and the path out to Milwaukee County Junk Removal at 414-301-1028 for a free quote. You approve the price before anything is scheduled, we are open 24/7, and payment is cash or credit after the work is done.
Town pages for hot tubs: Glendale, Fox Point, Cudahy and South Milwaukee, and the services page.