Fast Acts New Hot Tub Removal Services
When To Remove Your Old Hot Tub
Do you have an old hot tub or swim spa that is taking up valuable space at your residential home or commercial business? Hot tubs can be fun and relaxing while they work properly but they also require a lot of upkeep cost and are known to break down relatively often. Sometimes homeowners end up needing hot tub removal in South Bend. There are many components to a spa and if each component is not well maintained it can lead to hot tub problems that will need to be fixed. If a hot tub sits for too long or gets too old, it may become an eye sore and also harbor bugs, rodents, and other pests. At that point, you will be forced to think about the best best way to get rid of that unseemly, heavy, bulky piece of junk!
Your DIY Backup Team
Fast Act Junk Removal And Dumpster Service LLC is now offering services to help make the removal process easier when it comes to getting rid of those bigger, bulky items. That doesn't mean that they are only going to help the great dwellers of the Michiana area as shown with their expert junk hauling advice within their recent blog articles. Hot tubs are known to be hard to remove because they can be heavy due to water running through them for years on end. Water seeps into the foam and in turn, makes the item almost unmovable unless you have a crane or a few strong men. If a hot tub sits on a roof or in a deck, they become that much harder to remove. In either case, it takes manpower, skill, knowledge and a little bit of expertise to ensure that an old hot tub can be removed safely and without causing unnecessary property damage. Situations can arise where a hot tub will actually need to be torn down, demolished, and cut into carriable pieces. usually, if the hot tub or spa is inside a deck or on a high roof, a hot tub demolition will be performed. Fast Act Junk Removal brings years of experience to the table when it comes to effective hot tub removal and they are now offering this great service to the south bend, Indiana area.
How To Cut Up An Old Hot Tub
Hot tubs are filled with foam, hoses, motors, computer boards, fiberglass shells, and more. If you can successfully get rid of your old hot tub by lifting and carrying it to a dumpster or junk truck then that is the best and most efficient process.
Lifting A Hot Tub
This style of removal usually requires a crew of 4-8 strong humans. Be forewarned, lifting and carrying the enormous items bring with it a great liability. You want to make sure that our helpers are trustworthy in case they get hurt while trying to lift the item. Cranes or tractor loaders are also a great method of removal if access to the item permits their use.
Hot Tub Demolition
Hot tub demolitions have their pros and cons as well. When cutting up an old hot tub, you can choose from a few different tools. It is pertinent that the user of these tools is experienced and careful not to get hurt in the process. There is no clean cut on a hot tub because on the inside they are an intertwined mess of hoses, foam, nails, wood, and metal. The usual tools used for a hot tub tear down are Sawzall’s or chain saws. Always be sure to have extra blades and chains on hand. The trick is to just start cutting it apart one little piece at a time. Clean up as you go so that you do not trip or fall over loose hoses, pipes, or other debris.
Hot Tub Demolition PPE
Make sure that you use proper PPE as well. Propper PPE will Include gloves, safety goggles, hard hats, earplugs, and respirator masks. You will want to make sure that you have safety goggles on because Sawzall blades or chainsaws are known to break and you want to be very careful not to get a fiberglass or other particles from the hot tub in your eyes. Wear ear muffs for the noise to protect your ears. Always make sure you wear a respirator because you do not want to breathe in fiberglass and other particles as you tear out and cut the hot tub into size.
Electricity Disconnection
Whether you are going to hire a reputable company like Fast Act Junk removal or if you are going to get rid of your old hot tub in a DIY style, it’s always good to have a proper and licensed electrician deal with the electricity. Always make sure the hot tub is properly disconnected before trying to remove it or before paying someone to have it hauled away. Some hot tubs are wired with a lot of volts of electricity so you absolutely do not want it to be connected to live power as you begin the hot tub removal process.
Hiring A Hot Tub Removal Professional
When looking to hire a company to remove your old hot tub it's always good to check their resume and their credentials. Experienced junk removal services will have removed many old hot tubs throughout their years as a junk hauling service. Fast Act Junk Removal hauls away around 60 old hot tubs a year. No matter where the hot tub is on a property, they have experience in removing the item from that location. Many hot tubs are placed in decks or on roofs. It's easier to put them into place and install them than to get rid of them. In addition to checking reputable junk removal services credentials regarding hot tub removal, it’s also necessary to check to make sure that they have the proper insurance coverage to perform the task. Without proper insurance like workmen’s comp and general liability, a homeowner could take on the risk of the service provider getting hurt while performing the hot tub removal task on their property. Whether a junk removal service is utilizing manpower to lift and haul away heavy hot tubs or if they are using saws to effectively hack the item up into carriable pieces, hot tub removal can be a dangerous and daunting task.
Fast Act Junk Removal is a great wealth of knowledge when it comes to hot tub removal in South Bend, Indiana. They are always willing to offer their residential or commercial clients advice or a free consultation regarding the hot tub removal process. If you need an old hot tube hauled away and properly deposed of then reach out to Fast Act today to get a free quote and to find out more about how much it cost to have an old hot tub removed.
How Much Does It Cost To Have A Hot Tub Removed?
Hot tub removal pricing has a wide array of factors and variables that go into the cost estimate. Some pricing factors are size, access, type, and location of the hot tub that is needing to be removed and hauled away to the landfill. If a hot tub is in the driveway, drained, disconnected from power, and easily accessible, then the pricing will be on the lower end. When the hot tub is on a roof or in a deck, the pricing may be on the higher end because the removal process requires more tools, labor, and man-hours. This goes not to mention the extra liability that may come with the entire process. Usually, hot tub removal cost between $250.00 and $800.00 unless it’s a rare case and the item needs to be removed by using a crane or other forms of heavy equipment.
I Cut My Old Hot Tub Up. What Do I Do Now?
Let’s say that you cut your old hot tub up. What do you do with it now? Well, there are a few ways that you can get rid of your old hot tub after you have demolished it. You can rent a dumpster or you can hire Fast Act Junk Removal to perform a Load & Go Service for you. With the Load & Go Service all you have to do is set the debris on the curb and they will come out, load up and haul away whatever unwanted debris you may have. Yes, that includes old hot tub debris. It’s a great idea to bag up the loose trash and hot tub foam so that it doesn’t blow away in the wind before your junk removal service gets there. Other than that, there are companies like fast Act Junk Removal that have really simplified the process of getting rid of unwanted debris and items like old hot tubs and swim spas.
