Remove In-ground Fiberglass Spa Surrounded By Concrete

[Wally Young]

I have an old semi in-ground fiberglass spa (built-up 3ft. from ground w/steps, set in and surrounded by concrete) that I'd like to remove, and wanted to get some advise on removal steps and any hints or things to watch out for in the removal. I live in Southern California, and would prefer to do it myself if possible. Aside from the obvious of electrical and perhaps some plumbing, it seems like it would be pretty straightforward - bust-out all the concrete with a jack-hammer, disconnect electrical and plumbing lines from the spa, remove the spa, remove the concrete, fill-in the dirt and level it out. Anything I'm missing?

Thanks in advance!

Wally

[rhynerj]

Wally,

Sounds like you've got it right to me. If you want to save a little money you can use a large maul.

Joe

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Wally,

Sounds like you've got it right to me. If you want to save a little money you can use a large maul.

Joe

Just wondering if you're removing it for the right reason. If you hate hot tubs, or if you need the space for something else, then go for it. But if you are removing it because it's old and beat-up, and perhaps an eyesore, then hold on for a minute.

Fiberglass is one of those wonderful products that can be easily and inexpensively rehabed. Unfortunately, practically no one knows how because it's a relatively new product and, since it lasts so long before help is required, the folks you would expect to know what to do, have not yet learned.

But if you are willing to supply a few hours of labor, your hot tub can be returned to "like-new" condition. It's fast, and doesn't require any experience or special tools. Just remove the old finish coat (swimming pool gel coat), and roll-on two new coats Fibre-Shelkote swimming pool gel coat. Fibre-Shelkote gel coat is exactly the same as the manufacturors use, and comes in 40 different colors.