Whole, or in pieces
Before anything else, we look at the route from the tub to the trailer. If there is a wide gate or open side yard and a clear path, the tub can often go out whole on its side, which is faster.
More often there is a fence, a deck step, a narrow gap between houses or a tree in the way. Then it gets cut apart where it sits: the cabinet panels come off, the shell is sectioned, and the pieces are carried out by hand. Cutting takes longer and that is reflected in the price, but it means no fence panels come down and nothing is dragged across the lawn.
What you need to do first
Drain it. A tub with water in it is far heavier, and draining is best done a day or two ahead so the shell has time to empty. If it is hardwired, the power has to be switched off at the breaker and the wiring safely disconnected by someone qualified before the crew touches it.
Tell us about the cover, the steps and any surround or gazebo too. We can take all of it, but it changes how much of the trailer the job fills.
The deck or pad underneath
Taking the tub out often reveals the next problem: the deck it sat on is rotten, or the patio pavers under it are cracked. If you want the deck section or the surrounding structure gone as well, that is light demolition and we can do it on the same visit.
Concrete pads are a different matter — broken concrete is heavy material and priced accordingly. Ask about it when you send photos and we will give you both numbers.
