St. Petersburg Hot Tub Removal Experts
Hot tub removal cuts down and hauls away acrylic and wood-sided spas, usually within 24 hours of the call. A dry shell runs around 900 pounds and a tub still holding water can pass 4,000, so it gets drained and sectioned in place rather than dragged out whole. The rate is $50 per cubic yard of truck space, with a $150 minimum, and the figure is confirmed in writing before anyone starts. Elephants Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal serves St. Petersburg and the surrounding Pinellas County area.
SERVING MOST LOCATIONS IN
- St. Petersburg
- Clearwater
- Tampa
- Pinellas County
Get Rid of Your Old Hot Tub for Good!
Ready to ditch your old jacuzzi? Elephants Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal is here to help with the removal of your unused or broken hot tub. As a full-service junk removal expert, we specialize in efficiently handling your unwanted items. Whether you’re in St. Petersburg or the surrounding areas, our same-day and next-day appointment availability ensures you won’t have to wait. We are a locally owned and operated business committed to delivering quick, easy, and eco-friendly junk removal services. When it’s time to get rid of your hot tub, trust Elephants Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal to handle it with the professionalism and care you deserve.
THE HOT TUB REMOVAL PROCESS
Experience a stress-free and efficient hot tub removal with Elephants Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal. Our well-organized process ensures a smooth experience from start to finish:
Get Things Ready:
Before we arrive for your hot tub removal, please ensure that your hot tub is electrically disconnected and fully drained of water. This will help us perform the removal efficiently and safely.
Schedule A Visit
Give us a call to schedule an appointment to come get your hot tub.
Goodbye Tub
Our team will expertly disassemble and remove your hot tub, handling the entire process with professionalism and care.
SCHEDULING YOUR HOT TUB REMOVAL APPOINTMENT
For top-notch hot tub removal services in St. Petersburg, look no further than Elephants Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal. Scheduling your hot tub removal is both simple and efficient. Call us or use our “Book Now” feature to book your appointment and receive a $20 discount. We handle every step of the process, including disassembly, hauling, and disposal, ensuring a smooth experience from start to finish.
If you’re ready to part ways with your old hot tub, trust our team to manage the heavy lifting. With Elephants Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal, you can be rid of your hot tub in less than 24 hours. Don’t wait—contact us today to get started!
Hot Tub and Spa Removal in St. Petersburg, FL
A hot tub that has stopped working is one of the heaviest, most immovable objects a homeowner can inherit. An empty acrylic spa weighs 500 to 900 pounds; add a waterlogged cabinet and rotted framing and it climbs well past that. It is wired to a 240-volt circuit, it is usually surrounded by a deck or screen enclosure, and it will not fit through a side gate. Elephants Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal removes it completely – we drain it, cut it down, carry it out and haul every piece away.
We work in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Seminole and throughout Pinellas County. Call 727-240-7033 for a free quote.
What we remove
- Acrylic hot tubs and spas, 2-person through 8-person
- Swim spas and exercise spas
- Roto-molded and portable spas
- Inflatable hot tubs
- Hot tub covers, cover lifters and steps
- Spa pumps, heaters, blowers and control packs
- The deck or platform around it – see deck removal
- Concrete pads underneath – see concrete removal
- Above-ground pools and pool equipment
How Hot Tub Removal Actually Works
1. Free on-site assessment
Photos help, but we look at it in person because the price depends on access, not the tub. A spa in an open backyard with a wide gate is a different job from one wedged into a screened lanai behind a pool cage. We give you a firm, all-inclusive price before anything starts.
2. Drain and disconnect
The tub is fully drained first – a full spa holds 300 to 500 gallons, which is roughly 2,500 to 4,000 pounds of water. We drain to a location you approve. Hot tubs are typically wired to a 240-volt GFCI disconnect. We ask that a licensed electrician disconnect the power, or that the breaker be pulled and the circuit verified dead before we arrive. We are a hauling company and we do not work inside your electrical panel.
3. Cut down and carry out
Almost no hot tub leaves a Florida backyard intact. We cut the shell into manageable sections with saws, strip the cabinet, pull the pumps and heater, and carry it out piece by piece through whatever opening exists. Fences, gates and screen panels are worked around, and if a screen panel has to come out we tell you first.
4. Site cleanup
We sweep and rake the footprint, remove the debris and screws, and leave you a clean pad. If the concrete slab or the surrounding deck is also going, we quote that at the same time so it happens in one visit rather than two.
5. Recycling
Pumps, heaters, motors and frame steel go to scrap metal recycling. Acrylic shell and foam insulation are disposed of properly. Very little of a hot tub has to be landfilled once the metal is pulled.
What Hot Tub Removal Costs, and What Drives the Price
Hot tub removal is quoted as a flat project price, not by truck volume, because the labor and the cutting are the real work. What moves the number:
- Access – a straight shot to the driveway versus a narrow side yard, a stair run, or a second-floor balcony
- Size – a 2-person spa versus a 7-person swim spa
- Enclosure – screen cages, pergolas and built-in decking add work
- Condition – a waterlogged, rotted cabinet is far heavier than a dry one
- Extras – slab, deck or fence section removal in the same visit
What is included: drain, demolition, cut-down, carry-out, loading, hauling, disposal fees and site cleanup. There is no separate dump fee and no hourly meter.
Why this is not a DIY job
Every year people try it with a sawzall and two friends. The predictable outcomes are lacerations from cut acrylic edges, fiberglass and foam dust exposure, crushed fingers, and a half-cut hot tub sitting in the yard for three months because the pieces are still too heavy to lift. Add a live 240-volt circuit and it stops being a weekend project. Our crews do this with the right saws, the right gloves and enough people to lift each section safely.
Common Reasons Pinellas County Homeowners Remove a Hot Tub
- It broke and the repair costs more than the tub is worth. Control packs, heaters and shells all fail eventually.
- Nobody uses it. A spa nobody sits in still costs money in power and chemicals every month.
- Selling the house. A non-working hot tub is a negotiating point against you and shows up on the inspection report.
- Insurance or the HOA asked. Unused spas and unsecured covers draw attention.
- Storm damage. Wind-thrown covers, flooded equipment bays and cracked shells after hurricane season.
- You want the patio back. That footprint is usually the best square footage in the yard.
Doing more than the tub?
Many hot tub jobs come with a rotting deck, a fence section that has to come out for access, or a slab underneath. We handle deck removal, fence removal, concrete removal and general light demolition, so it can all happen on one day with one crew and one price.
Why us
Locally owned in Pinellas County, fully insured, uniformed and background-checked crews, and a firm price before the first cut. Read our reviews or call 727-240-7033 for a free hot tub removal quote.
Our Hot Tub Removal Area: St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa and Beyond
Think of our coverage as a triangle: St. Petersburg at the south end, Clearwater up the Gulf side, and Tampa across the bay. hot tub removal inside that triangle gets the fastest turnaround, and every smaller Pinellas County city inside it is served the same way.
St. Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg is home base, so hot tub removal here usually gets the tightest window — often same day. We work Old Northeast, Historic Kenwood, Snell Isle, Shore Acres, Crescent Lake, Jungle Terrace, the EDGE District and downtown. The old bungalow blocks come with narrow driveways, brick streets and alley-only access, so we send the truck that actually fits instead of blocking your neighbors in. More on our St. Petersburg junk removal coverage.
Clearwater, FL
We are in Clearwater constantly. hot tub removal covers Downtown Cleveland Street, Skycrest, Del Oro Groves, Countryside, Northwood and the barrier island. The Memorial Causeway backs up badly in season, so we schedule beach jobs early in the morning instead of promising a window we would blow. See the full Clearwater service page.
Tampa, FL
Tampa gets the same crews and the same equipment as our Pinellas work. hot tub removal covers Hyde Park, SoHo, Palma Ceia, Ybor City, V.M. Ybor, Old Seminole Heights, Sulphur Springs, Town & Country and Brandon. The historic districts have the same problem St. Pete does — brick streets, tight alleys, 1920s bungalows — and we bring the right truck for it. Details on our Tampa coverage.
The Rest of Pinellas County
Between and around the big three we cover the whole county. Inland that means Largo, Pinellas Park, Seminole, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Safety Harbor, Oldsmar and East Lake. On the water we run St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, North Redington Beach, Clearwater Beach and Tierra Verde. The smaller municipalities count too: Gulfport, Kenneth City, South Pasadena, Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs and Belleair Shore. On the Tampa side we also work Westchase and the Gandy corridor. Full county detail is on the Pinellas County page.
Not sure whether your address is inside the line? Call 727-240-7033 and ask. We would rather tell you honestly that a job is outside our range than take a deposit and cancel on you.
Hot Tub Removal Frequently Asked Questions
How much does hot tub removal cost in St. Petersburg?
Hot tub removal is quoted as a flat project price rather than by truck volume, because the cutting and carrying are the real work. Access is the biggest factor: an open backyard with a wide gate costs less than a spa wedged inside a screened lanai. The price includes draining, demolition, carry-out, hauling, disposal and cleanup. Call 727-240-7033 for a free quote.
Do you drain the hot tub, or do I need to?
We drain it as part of the job, to a location you approve. A full spa holds roughly 300 to 500 gallons, which is 2,500 to 4,000 pounds of water, so it has to be empty before anything moves. If it is easier for you to drain it in advance, that is fine too.
Do I need an electrician before you remove it?
Yes, in most cases. Hot tubs are usually wired to a 240-volt GFCI disconnect, and we ask that a licensed electrician disconnect the power or that the breaker be pulled and the circuit verified dead before we arrive. We are a hauling company and do not work inside electrical panels.
Will you have to cut up my hot tub?
Almost always. Very few spas can be carried out of a Florida backyard intact. We cut the shell into manageable sections, strip the cabinet, pull the pumps and heater and carry it out piece by piece through whatever opening exists.
Can you remove a hot tub from a screened lanai or pool cage?
Yes. This is one of the most common situations in Pinellas County. We work around screen panels wherever possible, and if a panel genuinely has to come out for access we tell you before we touch it.
How long does hot tub removal take?
Most residential hot tubs are removed in two to four hours. Swim spas, difficult access and jobs that include a deck or concrete pad can take a full day.
Can you also remove the deck or concrete pad underneath?
Yes. Deck removal, fence sections, pavers and concrete slabs can all be quoted at the same time so everything happens in one visit with one crew and one price.
What happens to the hot tub after you take it?
Pumps, heaters, motors and frame steel go to scrap metal recycling. The acrylic shell and foam insulation are disposed of properly. Once the metal is pulled, relatively little of a hot tub actually needs to be landfilled.
Can I remove a hot tub myself?
You can, but it goes wrong often. Cut acrylic edges cause serious lacerations, the foam and fiberglass dust is unpleasant to breathe, the sections are still extremely heavy after cutting, and there is a live 240-volt circuit involved. Most DIY attempts end with a half-cut spa sitting in the yard for months.
Is hot tub removal available in Tampa or only in Pinellas County?
Both. Tampa gets the same crews, trucks and pricing structure as our Pinellas work. We book hot tub removal in Downtown Tampa, Water Street, Harbour Island, Davis Islands, Bayshore, Beach Park, Old Seminole Heights, Tampa Heights, Town & Country and Brandon. Because Tampa sits in Hillsborough County, disposal runs through Hillsborough facilities, so we quote Tampa jobs with that tipping cost included rather than surprising you later.
Do you cover Clearwater Beach and the condo towers for hot tub removal?
Yes, and we do it constantly. Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and Island Estates buildings almost always require an elevator reservation, a certificate of insurance naming the association, and a set haul window. We carry current insurance and file the COI before the truck leaves. Mainland Clearwater — Countryside, Northwood, Del Oro Groves, Downtown Cleveland Street — is simpler and usually books faster.
What other Pinellas County cities do you cover?
Effectively all of them. Mid-county we run Largo, Pinellas Park and Seminole. North county is Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Safety Harbor, Oldsmar and East Lake. The barrier islands run St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, North Redington Beach, Indian Shores, Indian Rocks Beach and Clearwater Beach. Smaller municipalities like Gulfport, Kenneth City, South Pasadena, Tierra Verde and the four Belleair towns are covered too.
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