Hot Tub Removal in Rhode Island & Southeastern Massachusetts
We don't put an online price on hot tub removal, because it depends on how the tub sits, how it is wired and how easy it is to get out. Send a photo and a few details below and a pro will call you with a price, usually within one business day. Asking costs nothing. For a sense of cost, national cost guides put hot tub removal at $150-$800, with most people paying around $400 (Angi).
Your options
1. Haul it away whole
If there is a clear path to the driveway, the crew carries it out, loads it and takes it away. Even empty, a hot tub weighs 400 to 1,000 pounds, so this is always at least a two-person job (HomeGuide).
2. Cut it up, then haul it away
When a tub will not fit through a gate, down steps or around the house, it is cut into sections on site and the pieces are hauled away. Cutting it up is one of the usual ways to dispose of a hot tub (HomeGuide).
3. Move it instead
Keeping it? Moving a hot tub to a new spot on the same property typically costs $150 to $400, and across town $300 to $1,000 (HomeGuide). It has to be handled more carefully than a tub that is going to the dump, which is why moving can cost more than removal (Angi).
4. Sunk into a deck or set in concrete
An in-ground tub, or one set in concrete, takes saws and sometimes a jackhammer (HomeGuide), so it costs more - $400 to $1,100 nationally (Angi). A photo tells us most of what we need.
The power has to be off first
If your tub plugs into an outlet, it just gets unplugged. If it is wired into your electrical panel, the circuit should be shut off and disconnected by a licensed electrician before anyone moves it. In Rhode Island, electricians must be licensed by the state (Town of Portsmouth). National cost guides put an electrician at $100 to $200 minimum to move or disconnect a hot tub's wiring (HomeGuide). We can put you in touch with a licensed, insured electrician.
Who does what
- Our crews do the lifting, cutting up, loading and hauling away.
- A licensed electrician disconnects a hard-wired tub. We connect you with a vetted, insured one if you need it.
- You drain the tub before we arrive. Draining it on the day adds labor time (HomeGuide).
What hot tub removal usually costs
| National cost guide | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hot tub removal, typical range (most pay about $400) | $150-$800 | Angi |
| Above-ground tub removal | $250-$500 | Angi |
| In-ground tub removal | $400-$1,100 | Angi |
| Hot tub removal, typical range | $200-$600 | HomeGuide |
| Extra charge for stairs, at many companies | $100-$130 | HomeGuide |
| Moving a tub on the same property | $150-$400 | HomeGuide |
| Moving a tub across town | $300-$1,000 | HomeGuide |
| Electrician for the wiring (minimum) | $100-$200 | HomeGuide |
| Permit, where one is needed | $50-$500 | Angi |
National averages, not quotes. Your price comes from the pro after they see the job.
Get a price for your hot tub
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Hot tub removal: common questions
How much does hot tub removal cost?
We price it on a call after seeing a photo. For a sense of cost, national cost guides put hot tub removal at $150 to $800, with most people paying around $400 (Angi). An above-ground tub runs $250 to $500 and one set in the ground $400 to $1,100.
Can you cut up a hot tub to get it out?
Yes, when it will not fit through a gate or around the house in one piece, it can be cut into sections on site and hauled away. Tell us about the path out and send a photo.
Do I need an electrician to remove a hot tub?
If the tub plugs into an outlet, it just gets unplugged. If it is wired into your electrical panel, the power should be shut off and disconnected by a licensed electrician before anyone moves it. In Rhode Island, electricians must be licensed by the state. We can put you in touch with one.
Do I need to drain the hot tub first?
Yes, please. HomeGuide advises draining all the water before the crew arrives, because draining on the day adds labor time.
Can you move a hot tub instead of removing it?
Often, yes. National cost guides put moving a hot tub to another spot on the same property at $150 to $400, and across town at $300 to $1,000 (HomeGuide). Pick "Move it" on the form.
Do I need a permit to remove a hot tub?
Sometimes. Angi notes a permit may be needed depending on where you live and what work is involved, at $50 to $500. Ask your town building department, especially if wiring or a deck is involved.
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Sources
Our own prices come from our live pricing engine. Everything else on this page comes from these sources, each opened and checked on September 30, 2026. National cost guides are averages from across the U.S., not quotes.
- How much does hot tub removal cost? - Angi (updated July 9, 2026). National cost guide. Checked September 30, 2026.
- Hot tub removal cost - HomeGuide. National cost guide. Checked September 30, 2026.
- Hot tub movers cost - HomeGuide. National cost guide. Checked September 30, 2026.
- Building Permit FAQs - Town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Town government. Checked September 30, 2026.