Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Hot Tub Installation
Hot Tub Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Hot Tub Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Hot Tub Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Hot Tub Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Hot Tub Installation labor cost? What are the important Hot Tub Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Hot Tub Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Hot Tub Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Hot Tub Installation expect to pay between $17.18 to $21.30 for each hot tub. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Hot Tub Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Hot Tub Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Hot Tub Installation work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Hot Tub Installation work? | The appearance, performance and serviceable life of the hot tub will depend significantly on the skill and experience of the professional you hire. Make sure you verify the quality of past Hot Tub Installation work before hiring. Tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Hot Tub Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Hot Tub Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Hot Tub Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Hot Tub Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Hot Tub Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Hot Tub Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Hot Tub Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Hot Tub Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- All hot tub operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The hot tub will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
Hot Tub Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Hot Tub Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the hot tub work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Determine if permit is required for Hot Tub Installation by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written project plan including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; project plan should be included in contract agreement and reviewed before any work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of hot tub, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order hot tub; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of hot tub; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Review material choices for Hot Tub Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Obtain a permit for Hot Tub Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the hot tub surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the hot tub
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Hot Tub Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
