Background Reading: 6-L: Ease of Relocation

Before you invest any more time considering the tub, consider the removal access. What’s the point of buying something that’s impossible or cost-prohibitive to move?
The more complex the access, the more stress/flex it will endure and the higher chance it will suffer damaged and/or spring leaks if moved. We often have to cut up tubs so they can be removed in sections because it’s the only way to get them out.

Tips:

–Measure the exterior hot tub dimensions carefully, and take into consideration the height of the dolly on which it will sit.
-Make sure that branches, shrubs and hedges have not grown in such a way that blocks the access.
-Consider any obstacles such as fences, gardens, sheds, stairs, or overhead power lines.
-Will the tub fit between the gateposts? (will the gate, latches, hinges and gate post caps need to be removed in order to make enough room?
-Be mindful of any overhead restrictions such as overhanging roof soffits, gate archways, low branches or eavestroughs.
-Is anything jutting out from the wall that could narrow the pathway width restriction, such as a stair railing, gas meter, light fixture, hose reels, tap, air conditioner or downspout?
-Consider the path from the pad to the street. it soft/muddy, loosely graveled, unevenly contoured, tilted to one side or steep?