Hot Tub Removal in Utica, NY

Utica Junk Removal disassembles above-ground hot tubs on-site and hauls every piece away. Pricing starts at $650 for small two-person tubs and $1,000+ for larger four-to-six-person tubs. Customers drain the tub and disconnect the electrical before we arrive. Two-person crew, sawzall disassembly, same-day or scheduled. Owner Ryan Morin, USDOT 4535667, locally owned since 2021.

• Small hot tub (2-3 person, up to about 6 feet): $650 flat-rate
• Larger hot tub (4-6 person, 7+ feet): starting at $1,000, firm quote on photo
• What’s included: the tub shell, cover, side panels, steps, motor and pump assembly, plumbing, and surround insulation
• What’s NOT included: decks, gazebos, pergolas, paver pads, or any structure around the tub stays
• Customer must do before we arrive: fully drain the tub AND disconnect the electrical at the breaker. We do not handle electrical work.
• How we remove it: on-site disassembly with a sawzall, then haul out in sections on our trailer
• Crew + time: 2-person crew, typical job runs 4 to 6 hours start to finish
• Same-day or scheduled: 7 AM to 7 PM, 7 days a week
• Service area: Utica, Rome, New Hartford, Whitesboro, Yorkville, Clinton, Boonville, Marcy, and 20 surrounding towns
• Insured: commercial general liability + commercial auto, USDOT registered 4535667
• Phone: 315-509-3762 — owner Ryan Morin or manager Drake Garramone answers
• Email: info@junkremovaluticany.com

What We Disassemble and Haul on a Hot Tub Removal

Hot tubs and spas all come apart the same way once they’re drained: we cut the shell with a reciprocating saw, separate the side panels from the frame, disconnect the pump assembly, and load every piece onto the trailer. We handle the full unit:

• The shell (acrylic or fiberglass), cut into sections for transport
• The cover and any vinyl cover lifter hardware
• Side panels (wood, composite, or synthetic stone surround)
• Steps (composite, wood, or molded plastic step stools)
• The motor, pump, and heater assembly
• All internal plumbing and jets
• Insulation, foam, and the equipment compartment
• The base frame (pressure-treated wood or steel)

We bring our own sawzall, blades, dollies, and blanket pads. Hot tub jobs typically run 4 to 6 hours with a two-person crew. Yesterday’s 9-by-7 four-person tub took the full 6 hours from arrival to a swept deck.

What we do NOT touch on a hot tub removal: any deck the tub was sitting on, any gazebo or pergola above it, any paver patio, any landscaping around it, any electrical conduit or breaker work. The structure stays exactly as it was, minus the tub.

Hot Tub Removal Pricing in Utica

Hot tub removal pricing at Utica Junk Removal is flat-rate, posted upfront, and depends on the size of the tub. No hourly billing, no surprise add-ons.

Hot tub size	Price	What it covers
Small hot tub (2-3 person, up to about 6 feet)	$650	Full disassembly, all components hauled, on-site cleanup
Larger hot tub (4-6 person, 7+ feet)	Starts at $1,000	Larger tubs need more cutting time and more trailer space
Oversize or unusual configuration	Quote on photo	Call 315-509-3762 or email a photo to info@junkremovaluticany.com

For a firm quote, call 315-509-3762 or email a photo to info@junkremovaluticany.com and we will respond within an hour during business hours. We need to see the tub size, the cover, and how it is positioned (on a deck, on a pad, against the house) to give you a real number.

For other junk removal jobs, our full load pricing is on the Utica Junk Removal pricing page.

Before You Book — Two Things You Need to Do First

Hot tub removal is the one service we offer that requires customer prep before we arrive. There are two non-negotiable steps:

1. Drain the hot tub completely. Use the drain valve at the bottom of the tub, or a submersible pump if the drain is slow. Most tubs hold 300 to 500 gallons of water. Plan for several hours of drain time and direct the water away from the foundation. We will not start the job with water in the tub. A full hot tub weighs roughly 4,000 to 5,000 pounds and is unsafe to cut or move.

2. Disconnect the electrical at the breaker. Hot tubs typically run on a dedicated 240V circuit through a GFCI disconnect mounted on the house or a nearby post. The breaker needs to be flipped off and the disconnect locked or labeled before we arrive. If you are not comfortable doing this yourself, please call a licensed electrician first. We do not handle electrical work, and we will not start the job if the tub is still energized.

If both steps are done when we pull up, the rest of the job is on us. If either step is incomplete, we will reschedule the job and may charge a trip fee.

What to Expect on a Hot Tub Removal

Once the tub is drained and the power is off, here is exactly how the job runs:

Arrival and walkaround. Owner Ryan Morin or manager Drake Garramone arrives with a second crew member, the truck, and a 14-foot trailer. We confirm the tub is empty, the disconnect is off, and walk the path from the tub to the trailer. We lay blanket pads on any flooring or decking we need to cross.

Cover and steps first. The cover comes off and goes on the trailer. Any steps or cover lifter hardware come off next. This usually takes 15 to 30 minutes.

Open the equipment compartment. We pull the access panel and disconnect the union fittings on the pump, heater, and any plumbing lines. Anything that can come out as a whole unit goes on the trailer intact, like the motor and the heater.

Cut the shell into sections. This is the main hour of work. We use a reciprocating saw with demolition blades to cut the acrylic shell into trailer-sized pieces, working from the top down. We work in sections so the structure stays stable until the end. Cut foam, insulation, and any leftover plumbing get bagged as we go.

Frame and base last. The wood or steel frame comes apart, and the bottom of the tub gets cut free from any anchoring. Every piece goes on the trailer.

Sweep the pad. Before we leave, we sweep the pad, the deck, or whatever the tub was sitting on. Any cut acrylic shards, foam crumbs, or plumbing scraps get bagged and hauled. Your deck or patio looks the same as the day before the tub was installed, minus the tub itself.

A typical above-ground hot tub removal runs 4 hours for a small tub and 6 hours for a 4-to-6 person tub. We arrive in our marked GMC and Chevrolet trucks, in branded Utica Junk Removal clothing, and we leave with everything in one trip.

Where Your Hot Tub Goes After Pickup

We sort the pieces at our yard before final disposal:

• The motor, pump, and heater assembly go to a Utica scrap metal yard for recycling. Copper windings in the motor, aluminum housings, and stainless steel hardware all recover scrap value.
• The acrylic shell is non-recyclable in our market and goes to the transfer station with our normal waste stream.
• Wood framing and surround panels route to wood waste recycling if clean, or to disposal if treated or rotted.
• Vinyl cover and foam insulation go to disposal — neither has a curbside recycling stream in the Utica area.
• Plumbing fittings and PVC go to the scrap PVC pile or disposal depending on contamination.

We do not deliver hot tubs to second-hand markets. By the time a tub is being removed, it is almost always cut up on-site and beyond reuse. If your tub is intact and functional and you would prefer to sell it before removal, post it on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist first. If it does not sell within your timeline, we are still here to take it apart.

Hot Tub Removal for Property Managers, Real Estate Flips, and Storm Damage

Most hot tub removals we quote are residential, but a meaningful share come from three other situations where the tub needs to go fast:

Real estate flips and pre-listing prep. Sellers and listing agents often discover that the old hot tub on the back deck is killing the listing photos. We can pull it before the photographer arrives. Same flat-rate pricing, scheduled around your listing timeline.

Property managers, vacation rentals, AirBnBs. A leaking or non-functional hot tub on a rental property is a liability problem. We coordinate with the property manager, arrive on a scheduled day when the unit is between guests, and have the tub gone in under a day. Net-30 invoicing available for property management companies.

Storm and winter damage. A hot tub that froze with water still in it usually means a cracked shell and ruined plumbing. Insurance claims sometimes cover removal as part of the property damage settlement. We provide written documentation of the disposal for your claim.

For any of these, call 315-509-3762 or email a photo to info@junkremovaluticany.com and we will respond with a firm quote in writing during business hours.

Service Area

We pick up hot tubs across Oneida County and the surrounding region: Utica, Rome, New Hartford, Whitesboro, Yorkville, Clinton, Boonville, Marcy, Deerfield, Oriskany, Chadwicks, Sauquoit, Westmoreland, Sherrill, Vernon, Verona, Frankfort, Ilion, Herkimer, Poland, and Stittville. Travel is included in the flat-rate price for anywhere in our service area. Outside Oneida County, call us for a travel quote.

Hot Tub Removal FAQ

How much does it cost to remove a hot tub in Utica, NY?

Small two-to-three-person hot tubs are $650 flat-rate. Larger four-to-six-person tubs start at $1,000. For custom or oversize configurations, call 315-509-3762 or email a photo to info@junkremovaluticany.com.

Do I need to drain my hot tub before you arrive?

Yes. The tub must be fully drained before we start cutting. A full hot tub holds 300 to 500 gallons of water and weighs around 4,000 pounds, which is unsafe to disassemble. Use the drain valve at the bottom of the tub, or rent a submersible pump for faster draining.

Do I need to disconnect the electrical myself?

Yes. Flip the breaker off and ensure the disconnect at the tub is in the off position before we arrive. We are not licensed electricians and we do not handle any electrical work. If you are not comfortable doing this, please hire a licensed electrician first.

Do you remove the hot tub cover, steps, and surround?

Yes. The cover, cover lifter hardware, side panels, steps, and any built-in surround that is part of the hot tub assembly all leave with us. The price is one flat-rate that covers everything attached to or sitting on the tub.

Do you take the deck or gazebo too?

No. Hot tub removal is the hot tub itself. We do not demolish decks, dismantle gazebos, or remove paver pads. If you need the deck or gazebo gone too, that is a separate residential demolition quote.

How long does it take to remove a hot tub?

A small tub typically takes 4 hours from arrival to a swept pad. A 4-to-6 person tub typically takes 6 hours. Both numbers assume the tub is drained and the power is off when we arrive.

Do you cut the hot tub apart on-site?

Yes. Above-ground hot tubs are cut into sections with a reciprocating saw on-site so they can fit on our trailer. We cut from the top down, working in sections to keep the structure stable until the end of the job.

Can you remove a hot tub from inside a basement or sunroom?

We can. Indoor hot tubs add complexity because we have to work in a confined space and protect the surrounding flooring and walls. Indoor removals require a photo quote. Call 315-509-3762 or email a photo to info@junkremovaluticany.com so we can plan the cut path and confirm clearance.

Will you take a hot tub that has been outside for years and stopped working?

Yes. Non-functional, weather-damaged, and abandoned hot tubs are normal for us. Condition does not change the price. Drainage may be different on a long-abandoned tub. Call us before you start so we can advise on the safest way to remove the residual water.

Do you scrap the hot tub motor and recycle the metal?

Yes. The motor, pump, heater assembly, and any aluminum or stainless hardware go to a Utica scrap metal yard for recycling. The acrylic shell goes to the transfer station because there is no acrylic recycling stream in our local market.

Can you remove an inground spa or built-in hot tub?

Inground and built-in spas are uncommon in our market and every install is different. Call 315-509-3762 or email a photo to info@junkremovaluticany.com with the spa dimensions, surround material, and how it is anchored, and we will respond with a custom plan and price.

Request a Hot Tub Removal Quote

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For a flat-rate hot tub removal quote in Utica, Rome, New Hartford, or anywhere in Oneida County, NY:

Call 315-509-3762 or request a quote online.

USDOT 4535667. Insured: commercial general liability + commercial auto.