How to Move a Hot Tub

Moving anything as large and awkward as a hot tub is not something anyone really wants to do. Recently I had to help my parents move a hot tub. It was actually way easier than I originally thought it was going to be.

In this article I am going to explain step by step how we moved the hot tub.

Materials and tools needed: You will need around eight pieces of PVC pipe, (depending on the size of the hot tub.) and a hand held electric or battery operated saw.

Step one: Cut the pieces of PVC pipe. You will want to have about five 3' pieces and three 4-5 foot pieces (If loading onto trailer or truck.)

Step two: Set the pipe down by the hot tub, in a way that when you tilt the hot tub up right, onto its side, the hot tub will set on top of the PVC pipe. The pipe must also be turned so that it rolls in the direction you want to go with the hot tub.

Step three: Two people stand on opposite ends of the hot tub, while the other two stand on the end of the hot tub opposite the pipes. Slowly lift the hot tub until it is sitting on top of the PVC pipes. Use caution because the pipes can roll.

Step four: Once the hot tub is sitting on the pipes. You are ready to roll. Roll the hot tub a little ways and have the person behind the hot tub remove the exposed pipe and hand it to the person leading the way. Continue this process until you get to the spot where you will be putting the hot tub.

Step five: Lower hot tub into new location.

Step six: (If loading onto a trailer) If you are loading the hot tub onto a trailer, back the trailer up all the way to the hot tub. Then put the long pieces of PVC pipe onto the trailer, making sure one is right on the end. Then tilt hot tub onto trailer and slide it into position. Strap it down and take it home!

Obviously there are many variations to this method. However, the PVC piping helped to reduce muscle strain, back problems, and anyone getting hurt. It was extremely easy to move the hot tub across an entire yard. And it was way easier to lift onto the trailer than I ever expected it to be.