Hot Tub Removal in Surrey & Vancouver, BC
Yes, we take hot tubs. They weigh hundreds of kilograms and rarely fit through a side gate in one piece, so we cut them down on site, carry the pieces out, and leave the pad or deck clean.
Upfront estimate at your door. We only start when you say go.
Does Spartan take hot tubs?
Yes. Spartan Junk Removal removes hot tubs and spas across Surrey, Vancouver and Metro Vancouver, including the cover, steps and surround. Drain the tub a day or two ahead and have a licensed electrician disconnect the power. The crew cuts it down on site, carries the pieces out, recycles the metal, pumps and wiring, and sweeps the pad.
A hot tub won’t fit through your side gate.
Most tubs weigh hundreds of kilograms, mix fibreglass, foam, wood and metal, and sit boxed in by a deck or fence. City large item pickups exclude them. We cut them down on site, carry the pieces out, recycle the metal and wiring, and leave the pad clean.
Everything, start to sweep.
- Cut-down on site when needed
- Removal of tub, cover and steps
- Recycling of metal and wiring
- Clean-up of the pad or deck
Why the city won’t take your hot tub
Hot tub disposal is one job most city programs leave to you, and a whole tub can’t go to the dump in one piece.
- The City of Surrey large item pickup excludes hot tubs, along with tubs, carpets and renovation materials.
- Coquitlam’s large item pickup excludes hot tubs too.
- Metro Vancouver bans single objects over 100 kg from its garbage facilities, so a tub has to be cut down first.
- Once it’s cut down, the metal frame, pumps and wiring can be recycled; the shell and foam go to a licensed transfer station.
Sources: City of Surrey: Large item pickup; City of Coquitlam: Large item pickup; Metro Vancouver: Disposal ban program
How to get rid of a hot tub in Metro Vancouver
There’s more than one way. Here are the honest pros and cons of each.
| Option | Good when | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Sell it or give it away | It still works and holds water | The new owner still has to get it out through your gate or over the deck, so plan the route with them. |
| Ask your dealer | You’re buying a new tub | Ask whether taking the old one away is part of the delivery. If it isn’t, you still need a plan for it. |
| Cut it up yourself | You have saws, a truck, helpers and a free weekend | Fibreglass dust, wiring and heavy pieces. Metal goes to a recycler and the rest to a transfer station that charges by weight. |
| City large item pickup | Not an option in Surrey | Hot tubs are excluded from the City of Surrey program. |
| Book Spartan | You want it gone in one visit | Cut-down, carry-out, recycling and pad clean-up in one upfront estimate. Drain it and have the power disconnected first. |
How hot tub removal is priced
Priced by truck space, plus a cut-down surcharge. Your estimate covers access, stairs and anything else around the tub. Labour, loading, disposal fees and sweep-up are always included.
- 100% free on-site quote: we see the job in person
- Upfront estimate before anything moves
- Nothing starts until you say go
15% off curbside pickups, and 10% off for seniors (65+), veterans and persons with disabilities. See discounts
Good to know
A surcharge may apply for some items on this kind of job, such as hot tubs and spas.
In-unit labour may apply when items are upstairs, in elevators or in backyards, based on access and distance.
Either way, it’s part of your estimate before anything moves.
About surchargesWhat affects the cost of hot tub removal
Every job is quoted free at your door. These are the things that move your estimate, and how to keep it down.
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Size and build
A two-person tub is a different job from a large spa with a wood surround. Bigger tubs mean more cutting and more truck room.
To lower it: Take off the cover, lifter and loose steps yourself if it’s safe; less to cut and carry.
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Deck or enclosure
Tubs set into a deck, under a gazebo or boxed in by a fence take longer to free.
To lower it: Replacing the deck anyway? Ask us to quote the deck removal in the same visit.
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The route to the street
A narrow side gate, steps or a long carry across the yard all add time.
To lower it: Open the widest gate, and move planters, furniture and vehicles out of the path.
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Ready on the day
A tub that still has water in it, or is still wired, can’t be removed until that’s sorted.
To lower it: Drain it a day or two ahead and have a licensed electrician disconnect the power before we arrive.
How to prepare for hot tub removal
- Have a licensed electrician disconnect the hardwired power.
- Drain the tub a day or two ahead so it’s empty and as dry as possible. Not sure how? We’ll talk you through it at the quote.
- Clear the path from the tub to the street: open the gate and move furniture, planters and vehicles.
- Take off the cover and lifter if you can, or leave them for us.
- Let neighbours know if we’ll be carrying pieces through a shared side yard.
Where it all goes.
Metal frames, pumps and wiring are recycled. The shell and foam go to a licensed transfer station.
Read our Metro Vancouver disposal guideHow it works: book a free on-site quote, get your upfront estimate at the door, and we only start when you say go. You pay when the job is done.
What to expect on the dayWhat our customers say
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See all reviews on Google (opens in a new tab)Just call them. They make your heaviest most problematic junk disappear like magic. We had an amazing experience with Spartan Junk Removal! Easy to schedule and super speedy response. Stress free, awesome service, plus great humour. We had a bunch of old equipment that needed to be gone. It was quite a big job but they took care of absolutely everything from start to finish. They were so efficient and all the heavy lifting was done so quick and our space was taken care of. They totally made this stressful job feel completely effortless. Everything was cleared out in no time like magic. And it’s so rare to find genuine people to work with these days and just couldn’t be happier with these folks. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable team that’s got your back. You won’t regret this.
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Hot Tub Removal questions
Can a hot tub be cut up?
Yes. That’s how most hot tubs leave a backyard. We cut it into pieces on site so it fits through a side gate and into the truck, then recycle the metal, pumps and wiring.
Will the city pick up my hot tub?
Not in Surrey. Hot tubs are excluded from the City of Surrey large item pickup, and Coquitlam’s program excludes them too. A hauler or a DIY cut-down are the usual options.
Does the hot tub need to be drained?
Yes. It needs to be empty before we arrive, so please drain it a day or two ahead. Not sure how? We’ll talk you through it at the quote.
Who disconnects the power?
A licensed electrician must disconnect the hardwired power before removal.
How long does it take?
Most hot tub removals take two to three hours, depending on access.
Do you take saunas and above-ground pools?
Above-ground pools, yes. Saunas, ask us first; it depends on how they’re built and wired.
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