How to Move a Hot Tub Spa Yourself | No Equipment | Alone or Minimal Help | 3 Ways!

A hot tub spa is heavy and fragile. Expensive professional moving companies are available. However, I will show you how I moved it by myself, and also how I moved it with only one or two friends. No expensive or special equipment required! I will show you 3 different ways! Save some money and do it yourself!
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[@fabssparemovals4364]

As professional hot tub movers I can tell you that these methods are going to damage your tub. 1) The first part is that the tub is on grass. That means that you can easily get the pike underneath the tub - but that won't be the case if the tub is sitting on concrete. You will also hear cracking noises when doing this. Tubs are supposed to be lifted off the ground with a special tool - and they are supposed to be lift from the ground at the stronger anchoring points which are at the corners of the tub - and NOT in the centre sides on most models. 2) Using the PVC rolling pipes is something that many professional movers use and that is perfectly fine - we call that "Rolling Tracks method" 3) Under no circumstances roll your hot tub. You will scratch the sides, damage the panels, compromise the structural integrity of the spa and also potentially get water into the blower. All spas has some water left in them. Water mixed with electricals is not a good combination. Water can trace it's way back through the pipes when rolling it and find it's way back into the blower (which is basically a reverse vacumm cleaner). It can then short out the blower. 4) Older tubs have PVC that has become brittle - so when you move the tub by square rolling, all the heavy pumps are stressing on the pipe and can cause a leak in the tub somewhere. 5) Most tubs that are older have some wood rot in them. That means you need professionals to move them because it might even fall apart under it's own weight. You paid thousands for your tub - don't end up having to spend money reapiring your tub for cracks and also leaks - get a a good, insured professional mover. 6)Lastly - if you don't know what you are doing - someone is going to get hurt.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Thanks for sharing. I appreciate it! I will pin this comment to the top. I did my best to make it clear that these are some personal choices that I made, and there is significant risk involved.

[@disciprine]

Thanks for this comment. Thinking about getting a Costco plug in tub but I don't think they install. Just curb delivery. Is it ok to move it on it's side with rollers? My gate is narrow

[@gabrielgalaxygh]

Looks they did everything you said not to and it turned out fine. You just want everyone to call you guys because you lose money if everyone does it yourself

[@rattyb9329]

Well….your profession involves moving hot tubs… a mechanic doesn’t recommend people perform their own vehicle maintenance yet people are capable of doing it… some people prefer the challenge. Just look at the creativity involved in the move?! Literally used ancient rolling techniques like the Egyptians with the pyramids..It’s brilliant! Some men, (and women alike) crave challenge. People with the desire to improvise, create, gain knowledge and be self reliant are a dying breed. Top comment pin for shouldn’t be a company trying to tell people to hit the easy button, using scare tactics like “doing this will damage your tub. Sure you might mess something up, but the alternative is you simply learn nothing, even if that’s what not to do. Rather a simple, “well done, thanks for taking the time to CREATE this and spread the KNOWLEDGE.

[@firstlast9337]

This is just ridiculous bull shit. I spend my whole life figuring shit out and not knowing what I'm doing. But just because I don't know what I'm doing doesn't mean I'll get hurt. I'm safe, if not extra safe and cautious when I am clueless. Also, paying a mover can be expensive, if not more expensive than repairing minor damages that can occur. If you cause major damage or someone dies moving a hot tub....... ya I have no advice for Neanderthals.

[@joeymack63]

keeping it easy, i moved my hot a 1/2 acre bymyself using two hand cart with rubber tires , put one on each side under neath and lift and laid the hand carts on the ground the handles on the ground take a strap wrapped it around the hot tub, pic up one side with hand cart half way and pull, if it to hard I hooked up my little tractor and pull it moves no problem, move it where ever u want in no time ! no lifting just moving a little tip from Joey mack from Philly , retired ironworker.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Nice! Thanks for sharing!

[@tarabrockwinters7529]

This is the answer & specifics I'm looking for! We get one in 2 days & there are 4 of us to help but I need to know what devices we need to help. Can you give me any more specifics? I will seek to borrow or rent. Thank you!!! (like by hand cart do you mean a standing dolly?) And were both in the back as you wheeled this forward, what? Thank you so much in advance!!

[@cedson101]

Thank you for posting this video!!! My 15 y/o son and I just moved my 750# Bullfrog spa 10 feet to a newly constructed patio using this technique. The spa dealer wanted $450. Took about 20 minutes.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Perfect! Glad you found it helpful!

[@tequeknow]

I have a bullfrog x7 I am looking at moving as well, but much farther. I will need to get it.om a trailer. Would you mind if we could have a chat sometime to just fill me in on any lessons learned?

[@unatommer]

This is exactly how I moved my hot tub to the new house all by myself. I used four pieces of PVC though but three could have worked for my small hot tub. The trailer I was used was a dump trailer and the sides were also removable so I could lay it flat. It worked a treat!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing! The PVC method works great to move it alone!

[@debbietaylor590]

Thank you so much! I didn't know how I was going to move my tub. I only had my 2 teenage sons to help me. We only had to move it a few inches so we just put the pvc on one side and was able to push it.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing!

[@justinsnyder2849]

Thanks for the video, im about to receive a hot tub today and they're just bringing it to the gate and I'll have to take it the rest of the way. Super helpful!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Nice! Enjoy the new hot tub!

[@tarabrockwinters7529]

How did it work out? I need advice, we have driveway delivery this week & need to figure it out (short of tipping the drivers & hoping!!)

[@chrismsfo]

Thank you so much. This is the most practical video on the topic anywhere. Nice work.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Thanks, glad you found it helpful!

[@robertinterdonato4530]

We used the PVC pipe method and it worked great. Thanks for the video especially the what not to do. :)

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Awesome! Thanks for the update!

[@danat2447]

We used the piped rolling method at a friend's house and it worked! we thought we were geniuses. this video and comments made me realize this is kind of a go to technique lol

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

But it’s the best one! That’s the way to go!

[@laurenleclaire3104]

my husband used 2 shoulder harness straps and 3 of our kids and moved it from the back yard of the house we bought it , through a fence in the side yard then loaded it onto a uhaul trailer that was wide enough for it to lay flat in. Then backed the uhaul right into our backyard and up to the concrete pad he had poured and slide it right into place. He dug a trench on sunday and buried the conduit and wired it yesterday. It is up and running. Already 95 degrees this morning.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

That sounds perfect! Congratulations! Enjoy!

[@kingmisery4972]

Man, just saying from experience you made it more complicated than it had to be. Don't try to move hot tubs alone. I recommend at the very least 2-4 people. Look into equipment you can use or make to ease the actual moving of the tub. NEVER ROLL A HOT TUB ON ITS SIDE!!!! I have moved all kinds of tubs in plenty of different ways. Should you ever need to move a hot tub... Please don't do it alone. Let the professionals do it or do research. I admire your courage, determination and willpower and I'm glad you figured it out with no major issues but it's not a game and it's not something you really just try to do. It's very dangerous and expensive.

[@jimbosarmoreddivision]

Thank you for your help. I’m looking at moving a 12k hot tub tomorrow so I needed all the help I could find

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Best of luck. I hope you found some helpful tips.

[@jimbosarmoreddivision]

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial Three 8ft PVC. Lowes here I come!!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

@@jimbosarmoreddivision I don’t think you will regret that. Let us know how it goes!

[@45Gilbo]

Worked like a charm. Thanks so much for posting!!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

That’s great to hear! Glad you found it helpful!

[@edofvermont6784]

Thanks for great ideas, moving our new tub tomorrow!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

I wish you the best with the move. Enjoy the hot tub!

[@monikagajdosik1977]

That's great! Thanks for the tutorial! You were the first video "how to move a hot tub" and the only one I need. Seems easy! Cheers!

[@anashazem6997]

Thanks

[@lilliemauk]

Thank you for taking the time to share worked out great following your technique

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Nice! Glad it helped!

[@matthewcormier]

Thanks for the video. Have to move one tomorrow.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

I hope the move goes smoothly!

[@christopherbrown7546]

Easy peasy, thanks for posting this

[@himikeb1]

I'm redoing my hot tub now... what I did not see on yours is a fat bead of caulk or silicone where the outer fiberglass edge of the spa rests on the wood. Mine had a thick seal that surprising survived, but I've had to scrape it and will attempt to get as good a look as the one that was on it originally.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Nice! I hope it goes well!

[@JenJ2018]

So helpful! Thanks!!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Glad it helped!

[@petejrraffaeli2960]

Thanks man! I'm going to try the PVC method!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

That should do it! That’s the method I would recommend.

[@scottbennett7491]

Pretty cool just goes to show you where there's a will there's a way thank you and good luck

[@MsJencrow]

Brilliant! thanks for posting

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@MattCookOregon]

Very helpful

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Thanks, I appreciate it! Happy that you found it helpful!

[@christinemariesilva7921]

Great video thank you!

[@regthebackyardjackofalltrades]

Thanks I’ll use your method to move my 250 gallon Sundance Spa from one area to another in my backyard.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

I hope it goes well! The PVC pipe should definitely make it easy.

[@tonydee6658]

Good video, thanks for posting! I just need to move mine about 50’ to the driveway. I was thinking the same thing, regarding schedule 40 2” PVC.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

You can’t go wrong with the PVC. It will do the job!

[@trevord7659]

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial Will sched 40 2" work ok on grass too? It's a little tougher to get 3" up here than 2".

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

@@trevord7659 Larger is better because it will be less likely to get stuck in deforestations in the ground. But, if 2” is what’s available, I would personally use it with no hesitation.

[@trevord7659]

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial ok perfect. I'm about to pick up a 3 person jacuzzi hot tub by myself...about 600lbs dry. First ever hot tub. Stoked! Wish me luck.

[@evanharris5567]

Gonna try this today!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Let us know how it goes!

[@andrewshields1785]

Thank you really helpful 👌🏻

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Awesome! I’m happy to hear that it was helpful!

[@stacysmojo9127]

Saw one guy make a 🛷 sled.. to pull their hot tub. 🤗 Info.. 4x8 sheet of corosplast from home depot. About $25. We used to call it coroply. Its just plastic cardboard. I cut it down to fit between the gate, but you could just leave it 4' wide. For extra protection, I put a thick piece of cardboard between the coroplast and the tub. He moved it on its side.. but it was smaller and lighter. The pipes was a good trick. 👍

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@josephgraham1065]

Great how to video. Thanks for taking the time.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@Smalltechguy]

Thanks for posting this. I have bought a used tub and have already put moving dollies under all 4 corners. One guy can push it now, but that still doesn't get it in the trailer. It's been 40 days trying to get a few guys together. Will I ever et it here....who knows

[@upr15nwaaht]

Thank you for the tips bro.

[@mrtogoodc]

Im going to do this Saturday

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Sounds great! Let me know how it goes! And be very cautious if trying the square wheel.

[@GIUSAF]

Thank you! I gotta move one from a buddies house to mine.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

I hope it goes well!

[@auspiciouscloud8786]

Fantastic, thank you! ❤ Subscribed!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Glad it helped! I hope you find the videos helpful or entertaining!

[@scottdeems851]

I tried the square wheel method. You could hear and see the wooden frame crack under pressure. The frame wouldn't support the weight while the tub was on the corner. The outside skirting also took a beating. Cracked and busted. Was on grass and cardboard. I would not recommend the square wheel method.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Sorry to hear that! Even though I have successfully done it multiple times, there is definitely some risk as hot tubs are fragile. Thank you for sharing! Greatly appreciated!

[@1lesa242]

Thank you!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

You bet!

[@ferrotee2629]

Giddy up Brother! I'm gonna do just that this weekend of August 28, 2021. Enjoy my Hot Tub watching MY Washington Redskins March to the Super Bowl for the next 5 years straight! Well at least. I'll be drinking cold beer, chilling in Arizona, sipping on Corona'Ritas on Christmas day!!! #HTTR

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Sounds great!

[@mugui22]

Thanks, very helpful...

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@user-rw2nq6es6y]

Awesome, thanks!!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@jamescahill3390]

Excellent! Did you drain the water from the plumbing first

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Yes, I did. I suppose, technically, you don’t have to. It will be heavier, and if you tip it on its side the water will come out. But yes, I drained the plumbing when I moved it.

[@jimryan1976]

Good job.

[@RandommomfromOntario]

Do you think that instead of rolling it...you could continue to use the PVC pipe method all the way ?

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Definitely. I personally put it on its side and rolled it to fit it through a fence opening.

[@akay759]

My thoughts too. Instead of square just keep using pipes on the side

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

@@akay759 I would put a piece of plywood between the hot tub. 1, it provides a flat surface that will make it easy to roll, and 2, the load is distributed and not a point contact between the pipe and the fiberglass.

[@blakewinchester9555]

Great video! I have one from Costco coming off the truck next week that I believe they’re going to drop off at the curb on its side. I was wondering if I could do the PVC pipe method alone and it looks like it is relatively easy to push once you get it up onto the PVC?

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Congratulations on the hot tub. Yes, I think you can definitely plan on being able to push it yourself on pvc.

[@seanmarrero3461]

Awesome

[@tarawhetton3482]

Were gonna try this it only needs moving about 8 ft along the patio so we can have space for a window company to put a new window in a professional company wants £1600 to move it and put back after lol

[@jonathandevries2828]

thanks man ill use these techniques!

[@randybriggs9158]

We deliver hot tubs on average 5 to 8 a day. Safety is the number one priority.

[@handyman718]

💪💪💪💪💪thanks amigo 👍

[@stephaniehenry5617]

I appreciate your video. What do you recommend for moving it just a few inches? It's sitting on rocks that I laid as a base. What will happen to the wire in the PVC that powers the hottub is there any give ?

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Moving it a couple inches should be no problem. If there is concern, I recommend removing the access panel on the of the hot tub to see where the wires actually connect to the motor. Then you will be able to see how much slack there is in the wires. But in general, a couple inches should be no problem.

[@stephaniehenry5617]

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial thank you

[@FinalWordTattoo]

He says "this is how I moved a hot tub by myself" as theres 4 guys in the clip...

[@robertwoodward1682]

Best of 15 other videos….

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Appreciate it! Glad it was helpful!

[@judysmith4429]

What are your tub’s dimensions and how much does it weigh?

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Great question, I should have included that! 700 lbs, 90” x 79” x 36” tall

[@carpspudpicker3031]

This is how they built the pyramids.

[@arthurfoyt6727]

Aliens and anti-gravity?

[@sandwichtube]

Just get the company you bought it from to move it for you. Cheap and they do it dozens of times per year. Two guys move it easily on it’s side using a cart.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Professional movers is the best option if the price is right. A professional hot tub move can cost anywhere between roughly $200 to $1000+ depending on how far it needs to be moved and where you live. Some people prefer $0, so this video was made to help them out. But thanks for your suggestion and thanks for watching!

[@1969sofine]

That’s how the Egyptians build the pyramids

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Can’t go wrong with that!

[@pobinr]

Pretty obvious rolling it on it's side is putting severe stress on it. These things are meant to be base down

[@pobinr]

Why minute before you get into it !

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Lol

[@T1Oracle]

My plan is to use crowbars and an axe...

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

That will do the job!

[@thehusky69]

What weight is in your hot tub

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

This one is 700 lbs.

[@thehusky69]

Mine is 1440 lbs 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@thehusky69]

I like your idea of the removal and certainly will give it consideration 👌

[@stefancosenuik5432]

As usual, some negative know it all has to "dicktate" 😂

[@JaydonRose]

I appreciate the video & suggestions as well as the comment by @fabssparemovals4364 . Thanks for the advice and suggestions.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AnaVan-n5e]

Thanks