Temecula • Murrieta • Menifee • Riverside County
Hot Tub Removal in Temecula
An old spa is one of the heaviest things in your backyard. We drain nothing you can’t, cut what won’t fit, and haul the whole thing away, same day in most cases.
Serving southwest Riverside County since the crew hauled its first spa
In-ground & built-in tubs
Swim spas
Jacuzzi removal
Deck-set spas
Same-day when open
The heaviest thing in the yard
A dry acrylic-and-fiberglass shell runs 500 to 800 pounds. The older redwood-and-foam models push past 1,000. It won’t come apart on its own, it won’t clear a standard side gate in one piece, and Temecula’s franchised trash company won’t take it at the curb.
That’s the job we do most weeks around the valley: an old spa that stopped getting used, went green over a summer, and now just sits there taking up a corner of the patio. We’re a family-run crew based right here in Temecula, and we’ve hauled more than a thousand hot tubs and spas out of backyards across Murrieta, Menifee, Lake Elsinore and the surrounding towns.
You don’t need to figure out how to cut it up, where it can legally go, or how to get 700 pounds of shell around a tight gate without wrecking your stucco. Tell us where it is. We handle the rest.
What hot tub removal costs in Temecula
We charge by volume, meaning how much of the truck your junk fills, not by the hour. That keeps the price honest: you’re not paying for a slow afternoon. A hot tub on its own, once the shell is cut down, usually lands in the lower half of our load pricing.
Our truck bed measures roughly 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and 4 feet high, so even a large swim spa fits once it’s broken down. A few things move the number up or down:
- Access. A tub tucked behind a narrow gate, up a flight of stairs, or on a raised deck takes more hands and more time.
- Install type. Freestanding is quickest. Partially buried, stone-surrounded and fully built-in spas take longer to free and cut.
- What’s stacked on it. Old covers, steps, decking boards and the gazebo over the top can ride along in the same load.
Whatever the situation, you get a firm written price at the door before we start. No deposit to book, and no surprise add-ons after.
Why a hot tub can’t just go to the curb
People are often surprised that they can’t set an old spa out with the trash. The City of Temecula contracts waste service to CR&R, and residents do get a couple of free bulky-item pickups a year. But those are for things a crew can lift by hand off the parkway, like a couch or a mattress. A hot tub is a different animal for three reasons:
Dead weight
Even drained, a shell can top half a ton. It’s not a two-person carry, and dropping it cracks driveways and breaks toes.
Live electrical
Spas run on 240-volt circuits. If yours is hardwired, the disconnect is an electrician’s job, not the trash crew’s.
Non-curbside materials
The acrylic-and-foam shell isn’t accepted in your blue cart, and it won’t fit CR&R’s automated bins in one piece.
Local tip: If you’d rather deal with it yourself, metals and appliance-grade scrap can go to Temecula Recycling on Diaz Road, and household hazardous waste goes to the Riverside County collection facility. But cutting a spa into cart-sized pieces is a full weekend with the right saw and a dumpster, which is where most folks decide to call us instead.
How we remove a hot tub, step by step
The process is the same whether it’s a small plug-and-play tub or a built-in spa wrapped in flagstone. We keep it predictable so there are no surprises in your yard.
1. Access check and firm price
We walk the route from the tub to the truck, measure the tightest gate, note any stairs or a second-story deck, and hand you a written price. Nothing gets touched until you say go.
2. Power off, water out
We confirm the breaker is off and the tub is drained. If it’s hardwired with no plug, we’ll ask that a licensed electrician disconnect it first. We don’t cut into live wiring.
3. Cut it down to size
When a tub won’t come out whole, we section the shell right where it sits with a reciprocating saw, then pull the frame, pumps and plumbing. We lay down protection so blades and edges never touch your patio or turf.
4. Haul out and load
Every piece gets carried to the truck by hand. We watch your gates, fences, sprinkler heads and landscaping the whole way out. This is the part homeowners most want to skip, and the part we’re built for.
5. Sort, recycle, sweep
Back at the yard, metal frames, pumps and wiring are pulled for recycling and reusable covers set aside. Then we sweep your spot clean so you’re looking at open patio, not a ring of grime and old caulk.
How to get ready before we arrive
None of this is required for a quote, but doing it ahead of time keeps your job fast and your price low.
- Drain the water. Use the spa’s drain spout or a submersible pump, and run the hose to gravel or lawn, not the driveway or storm drain.
- Cut the power. Flip the breaker feeding the spa and unplug it. Hardwired units need an electrician to disconnect before removal day.
- Clear the path. Move planters, grills, hoses and patio furniture out of the route between the tub and where our truck can park.
- Open the way in. Unlock side gates and, if the tub is fenced or decked in, let us know so we bring the right saws and enough crew.
- Flag the tight spots. Low eaves, tight turns, HOA truck-access rules, tell us in advance so we plan for them instead of finding them.
Doing it yourself vs. calling a crew
Plenty of Temecula homeowners start out planning to handle the spa themselves. Here’s an honest look at what that actually involves next to a professional haul.
| Do it yourself | Wild West crew | |
|---|---|---|
| Tools | Reciprocating saw, blades, pry bar, dolly, gloves, and a way to haul heavy debris. | All supplied. Nothing to rent or buy. |
| Time | A full weekend for most first-timers, cutting and multiple dump runs. | One to two hours for most tubs, same day. |
| Risk | Half-ton dead weight and 240-volt wiring near back strain and cracked concrete. | Trained crew, property protection, and it’s insured. |
| Disposal | Shell isn’t curbside; you sort metal, book dump slots and pay tipping fees. | We recycle what we can and dispose of the rest. |
| Real cost | Saw blades, dumpster or dump fees, and a lost weekend. | One flat price, quoted before we start. |
What Temecula neighbors say
These are from folks around the valley who had us pull a spa or other heavy junk. Weston runs most of these jobs himself.
Weston did a great job picking up my spa. They even offered to vacuum.Morgan Marshall
Awesome service from Weston. Quick, helpful, and friendly. I would use them again!Amber G.
We didn’t believe we could junk our spa. Thanks from the Stewart Family.The Stewart Family
We were scared to deal with having our spa removed. They explained everything and had the right gear for the job. They made it easier for my family.The Cain Family
Where we haul spas
We run this route every week. If your town is on this list, we can get to your hot tub:
Lake ElsinoreWinchesterCanyon Lake
FallbrookRainbow
Hot tub removal questions
We price by the space your junk fills in the truck, not by the hour. A hot tub on its own usually lands between our quarter-load rate of $175 and a larger load once the shell is broken down. Tricky access, an in-ground install or a second-story deck can raise it. You get a firm written price on site before any work starts, with no hidden fees.
Yes. We remove freestanding above-ground tubs, swim spas, and units that are partially buried or built into a deck, patio or stonework. When a tub cannot be carried out in one piece, our crew cuts it down on site and hauls the sections away, leaving your surrounding structures intact.
Please drain the water ahead of time and switch off the breaker that feeds the spa. If the tub is plugged in, unplug it. If it is hardwired with no plug, have a licensed electrician disconnect it before we come out, since we do not perform electrical disconnections. Everything after that, the lifting, cutting, hauling and cleanup, is on us.
Temecula’s franchised hauler, CR&R, gives residents a limited number of free bulky-item pickups each year, but those are for items like a couch or chair that a crew can lift by hand. An intact hot tub is too large and heavy for standard curbside bulky pickup, so it generally has to be dismantled first or hauled by a private service like ours.
Most freestanding tubs with clear access are done in one to two hours from the time the crew arrives. In-ground, indoor or built-in spas take longer because of the careful disassembly, but the vast majority of jobs finish the same day.
We sort the materials to keep as much as possible out of the landfill. Metal frames, pumps and wiring go to local recycling, reusable covers and parts are salvaged when they are in good shape, and the acrylic shell is disposed of responsibly under California’s diversion rules. It supports the state’s goal of cutting landfill waste in half.
Ready to get that spa gone?
Text us a photo or call for a free, no-pressure quote. We’ll give you a flat price and a time that works.