Can I purchase just a Hot Tub Shell?

Question:

"We have an existing in-ground hot tub in our sun room which is very outdated. Would this be too much of a challange to purchase a new in ground hot tub to install in the same spot? And do companies normally remove the old hot tub or are we on our own? Please advise..."

Answer:

Many manufacturers will provide just a hot tub shell that you can "drop in" to an existing spot, but you will need to start by contacting them directly with dimensions. You might even be able to talk the manufacturer into taking the old unit as part of a "trade-in." If not, you can probably get the delivery team to remove the old unit as long as you notify the manufacturer ahead of time so they can make arrangements to dispose of it for you. Just don't surprise them at the last minute and expect them to cart it off for you for nothing. Recycling an old hot tub in today's world can be a little bit involved, and you just can't leave it by the side of any old road and hope for the best.

I suppose you could try putting it out in front of your house with a sign that says, "Free for the Taking" but if it stays more than a week I suspect that you will have to pay somebody to haul it away for you.

In any event, you should be able to find exactly what you are looking for, especially from one of the custom built hot tub manufacturers.

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