Wally Young Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 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 p.s. already posted in the in-ground pool forum as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 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 p.s. already posted in the in-ground pool forum as well. Sounds like you got everything figured out except.........................you forgot to mention installation of new spa!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Young Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 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 p.s. already posted in the in-ground pool forum as well. Sounds like you got everything figured out except.........................you forgot to mention installation of new spa!! Well I'd love to but really want the space for some grass + kids play area. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 If you plan on disposing of the unit a sawzall and a few blades will make the job much quicker and easier to haul away. Disconnect power, force your way into the side and start cutting carryable pieces. A chainsaw would be even quicker but it is messy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Young Posted September 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 If you plan on disposing of the unit a sawzall and a few blades will make the job much quicker and easier to haul away. Disconnect power, force your way into the side and start cutting carryable pieces. A chainsaw would be even quicker but it is messy! Thanks for the tips! I hadn't decided yet whether to try and salvage and re-sell it or trash it - likely the later since breaking away the surrounding concrete is gonna be messy anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Young Posted September 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Well got it removed - a LOT of work re: getting all the concrete broken-out and removed, but the spa itself was pretty straightforward. The biggest work was breaking all the concrete - no re-bar (thank goodness!) but the 3 feet of solid concrete border 20'x20' took all weekend long with a jackhammer and a lot of sweat! Now need to find a buyer for the barely-used Pentair MiniMax NT heater... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2736 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Can you please let me know if you have this available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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