[Craftylady]

We have a built in hot tub in our lanai that has a cracked pipe under the concrete. We would like it removed and the hole filled in, and a new free standing hot tub installed. Has anyone had this done? Suggestions?

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by Craftylady

We have a built in hot tub in our lanai that has a cracked pipe under the concrete. We would like it removed and the hole filled in, and a new free standing hot tub installed. Has anyone had this done? Suggestions?

Most of the built in hot tubs I have seen were the standard free-standing units just mounted in a concrete pit with a drain line. These type of installations have removeable floor pieces around the tub for servicing. If this is the case, IMHO, I would just repair/replace the hot tub.
Now if you truly have a poured concrete (or equal) then you should have the original installer review the problem as you may not be able to abandon the leaking pipe, also it might be repairable without disturbing the existing concrete.

If you go with the full removal, you will probably need 2 permits, a spa permit and an electrical permit, be sure your contractor gets both. You may need a building permit for the new foundation in the area of the removal, I would not trust simply filing the hole with concrete as I expect this would cause cracking with the existing pad.

[Pondboy]

You can call “Spa Kingdom” or any other hot tub company for a quote.

[pikeselectric]

Originally Posted by Craftylady

We have a built in hot tub in our lanai that has a cracked pipe under the concrete. We would like it removed and the hole filled in, and a new free standing hot tub installed. Has anyone had this done? Suggestions?

Good morning Craftylady. Happy New Year! We can provide you a free estimate on the electrical needs you may have changing the hot tub to the new free standing. Please give us a call when you're ready. We offer a TOTV Member discount of 5% off.
Thank you! - Casandra at Pike's Electric (352)748-6251

[Topspinmo]

A big Jack or 6 to 8 burly men to lift it out hole. IMO if hot tub few years old not worth repairing. If you really use it enough I would get company to remove old one fill in hole and put new one on slab. That way can get inside in case needs repaired. I sure going to cost several thousand dollars? That’s when got to as yourself do I really use it that much?