Do I need to drain the hot tub before pickup?

Most companies ask you to drain it first since a full tub can weigh well over a thousand pounds. Some crews will drain it for you as part of the job, so ask when you book.

Can they remove a built-in hot tub or only portable ones?

Built-in or in-deck spas usually need to be cut apart in place, which takes longer and costs more than hauling a freestanding portable spa.

Will they take a broken or non-working hot tub?

Yes, working condition doesn't matter for removal, unlike donation pickups which usually want functioning items.

Hot tub and spa removal in Oahu

Hot tubs and spas are not like a regular appliance pickup. Most crews have to drain the unit, disconnect it from any electrical or plumbing hookups, and then cut or break down the shell and frame before it can be hauled out. Fiberglass shells, wood cabinets, and heavy cast acrylic all need different handling, and the weight alone (often 300 to 800 lbs empty) means a two or three person crew and sometimes a dolly or ramp system to get it out of a backyard or lanai.

Ask if the crew handles draining or if you need to do that first
Check whether they cut the shell on site or haul it whole
Confirm access: gate width, stairs, and deck clearance matter for pricing

This falls under furniture and appliance removal since it's a single bulky item pickup, not a full property clean-out, but it needs a crew that has actually done spa teardown before.

What it costs

Pricing depends on the size and material of the tub, whether it needs to be cut apart on site, and how far it has to be carried to the truck (stairs, narrow side yards, and second-floor lanais add labor time). Draining beforehand, if you can do it yourself, usually keeps the job simpler.

Top 3 by our score

Ranked from our published scoring of public Google reviews for furniture & appliance removal.

1. Hawaii Junk Removal
5.0★ · 1665 reviews

95
2. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Honolulu
4.9★ · 4810 reviews

93
3. HTM Contractors Inc
4.9★ · 233 reviews

92

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FAQ

Do I need to drain the hot tub before pickup?: Most companies ask you to drain it first since a full tub can weigh well over a thousand pounds. Some crews will drain it for you as part of the job, so ask when you book.
Can they remove a built-in hot tub or only portable ones?: Built-in or in-deck spas usually need to be cut apart in place, which takes longer and costs more than hauling a freestanding portable spa.
Will they take a broken or non-working hot tub?: Yes, working condition doesn't matter for removal, unlike donation pickups which usually want functioning items.

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