How to Prep the Ground for a Hot Tub

While using a hot tub is fun and relaxing, safety is first. It might seem like a good idea but you should not put a hot tub on grass. The bare ground cannot support the weight of a hot tub, which can be close to 5,000 pounds when filled with water.

An inground hot tub will cost between $6,000 and $15,000 including installation. Expect your electric bill to increase by $20 to $40 per month. Chemicals and filter replacements will run $200 to $300 per year.

1. Select a site for the hot tub.
2. Check the area carefully.
3. Evaluate the distance to a water source, such as a garden hose.
4. Make sure the site is at least five feet away from your electrical panel or outlet.

Depending on the length of run from your main panel at your house to the hot tub location, you can expect to pay anywhere from $1,500 to $2,500. Before you freak out, electrical work is not easy, and it is not fast work.

There may be a bit of wiggle room or they may be able to include an add-on you would like at a discounted price. If you are still trying to find a lower price for the model you want, ask your dealer when they have a semi-annual or annual sale. These events typically provide the best opportunity to get a bargain.

A portable hot tub really won’t add value to your home. It’s actually just considered a piece of personal property. However, a hot tub that’s built into the ground, with nice landscaping around it, could add some value to your home.

The most common homeowner’s insurance policies are what the industry calls “HO-3” policies. That being said, most insurance companies will only cover your hot tub under the liability side of your policy, protecting you in the event that a guest is injured while using it.

Maintaining proper water balance is by far the best way to ensure a long life for your hot tub or pool. To ensure your pool or hot tub enjoys a long life you should make sure you keep a chemical balance of: A level of 1-3ppm of chlorine (3-5ppm of bromine). A pH between 7.4 and 7.6.