Do it right
I did this up north. In the county we lived in the homeowner could do any thing except hottubs and pools. My hottub required a 40 amp GFCI breaker and a disconnect within ten feet of the tub. If you have a free standing unit a plug can act as a disconnect. The code is important for liability reasons.
I did an unplaned test the GFCI one day. It worked instantly, THANK GOSH!
I think the breaker was over $100.00 and the wire was about the same. I think all materials about $250 and then there is the labor. If you go to Home Depot you can talk to the guy in the electric ailse they have some knowledge of what is required, material wise, and then figure how long it will take and figure a per hour price for labor. Make sure it is done right! Your life is on the line. Good Luck.
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