Confirm that the spa is out of service
Tell the removal provider whether the spa is still connected to power, gas, or plumbing. Do not open electrical panels or cut permanent wiring yourself unless you are qualified to do that work. Ask who is responsible for disconnecting each utility and get that responsibility in writing before removal day.
Plan the water before the crew arrives
Do not send chlorinated or chemically treated water into a storm drain. California water-quality guidance directs pool and spa water toward suitable landscaping or a sanitary sewer only with local approval, subject to local rules. Confirm the current direction with the responsible local agency and drain slowly enough to avoid flooding your property or a neighbor’s.
Photograph the route
Take one photo of the full spa, one of the equipment side, and a sequence from the spa to the driveway. Include gates, corners, steps, slopes, roof edges, utility meters, AC equipment, tree branches, and overhead wires. Add a tape measure to the narrowest opening. These images help the estimator decide whether the unit can move whole or should be dismantled.
Set aside what stays
Move patio furniture, planters, toys, hoses, and fragile décor out of the work path. Label any cover lifter, steps, handrail, or accessory that should remain. Keep pets and children away from the work zone. On arrival, walk the route with the crew and confirm the agreed scope before tools come out.
Connect the checklist to the service
Use the checklist above, then review the scope and exclusions on the Spa Removal page.
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