gwmac Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Hi, I am getting estimates for my new patio for my 3 seater hot tub. It's going to be about 10x8 feet. The hot tub will measure around 7x5.5 so I think that it big enough. Besides the patio being level and at least 4 inches thick or more is there anything else I need to request? I was concerned about water drainage so he gave me two options. Here is his quote if I pay cash. $1095 Concrete pad only $1215 including Cut lines $1450 with 2 drain and pipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 If you want any extras, get them. A simple pad is what most people have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwmac Posted July 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 OK thanks. I was just worried about water drainage since it will be level without any slope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 If your spa is losing enough water that you need to worry about drainage then you have bigger things to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cusser Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 My spa has sat on my concrete patio since 1988. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 I use a 20' RV hose to fill/drain mine. All you need is long enough to get to a grassy area or drain. (and to a spigot to re-fill.) John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwmac Posted August 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 I was mainly worried about rain and it puddling up on the patio but it is going to be 6 inches deep and well above the ground so no worries. Excess water should just fall off, I am also going to put a roof over the patio to give more protection from the elements for my hot tub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthling789 Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Mine is sitting on an 8x8 concrete pad, poured 5" thick... my wife and I poured it ourself one evening.... $145 for the concrete mix and I already had a portable mixer from Harbor Freight. It was a lot of work, but worth it over contractor prices. We've had no issues with water pooling, and it is level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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