Hot tubs saw a surge in popularity during the pandemic, when many people began investing in home-based leisure activities. However, despite their continued popularity, installing or relocating a hot tub is not an easy task!
Factor in the weight, size and delicacy of the equipment involved, and it’s not something to be taken lightly.
Whether you’ve purchased a hot tub for your home or business, positioning it can be tricky and the right lifting solution will make all the difference. Likewise, if you’re delivering a hot tub to a customer’s property, you need to get it right.
In this guide, we’ll explore the risks and challenges of this complex task before explaining how to move a hot tub safely and efficiently.
Seek the Help of a Professional Hot Tub Moving Company
There are estimated to be approximately 300,000 to 400,000 hot tubs in the UK. However, while they are fairly commonplace, it’s not a good idea to attempt to lift or move a hot tub yourself. This is because:
- Hot tubs are bulky and heavy
- They are usually expensive and you would not want to damage such an investment
- They tend to be positioned in private residential areas, such as back gardens, which can be tricky to access and may require lifting a hot tub over a house
Essentially, hot tubs are not something you can move manually or with standard lifting equipment. When it comes to moving or lifting a hot tub, you might require a crane service for:
- Repositioning in your garden or if installing a new patio or decking
- Carrying out maintenance and repairs to the hot tub
- Installing a new hot tub in a challenging location, such as a deck, balcony or rooftop
Whatever the reason, a professional and reliable hot tub moving company can ensure that your valuable hot tub is moved safely and efficiently.
How to Move a Hot Tub
We know how to lift a hot tub properly – and it requires precise planning and execution. When you entrust us with a lift, this is the service you can expect:
1. Site Assessment
We will visit the site to carry out a comprehensive site assessment. This involves evaluating the difficulty of access points, the hot tub’s intended location and identifying any potential overhead obstacles such as trees or power lines. We’ll measure the area and check the terrain and ground stability. In some cases, you may need a permit if a crane is involved.
2. Selecting the Right Crane
Once we’ve completed the site assessment, we’ll decide on the appropriate lifting equipment. For this we will consider factors such as whether access is difficult, or the project involves lifting the hot tub over a house or fence.
3. Safety Preparations
At Total Lifting Services, safety is paramount in any lifting operation. Safety preparations include:
- Clearing the area of people, vehicles and pets
- Securing the hot tub with straps to ensure it remains safely attached to the crane throughout the lift
- Monitoring weather conditions
4. The Lift
Once we’re completely satisfied that it is safe to proceed, the hot tub is carefully lifted from its position. A qualified crane operator will hoist it up and over any obstacles before lowering it gently into its final position.
5. Placing the Hot Tub in its New Location
Our crew will ensure the hot tub is level and correctly aligned in preparation for being connected to power and water supplies.
Risks of Lifting a Hot Tub
Successfully lifting a hot tub can be impacted by various risks and challenges:
1. Weight and balance
Hot tubs are heavy and – due to their construction – their weight isn’t always evenly distributed. If handled incorrectly, a hot tub can easily tip over which could damage it or cause injury.
2. Site accessibility
As mentioned, if installation is in a residential area, it might be necessary to lift a hot tub over a fence, hedge or even house. This poses a significant challenge. In some cases, cranes may also need to lift a hot tub to an elevated area such as a rooftop. This makes it even more important that the process is planned and carried out correctly.
3. Onsite obstacles
Trees, narrow garden paths, steep slopes, uneven ground, sheds, outbuildings and overhead power lines can all complicate the process of lifting a hot tub into position.
4. Weather conditions
High winds can pose significant risks during the lift. Strong gusts can destabilise the hot tub and cause dangerous swinging. This could damage the tub or nearby structures.
5. Human error
Human error remains a potential risk when lifting or moving a hot tub. An inadequately secured hot tub or miscommunication between crew can lead to accidents. It is essential to hire professionals who are experienced in hot tub lifting.
Why Choose Us For Hot Tub Lifting Services
We do not recommend attempting a DIY lift, due to the various risks involved. A professional team not only has the right hot tub lifting equipment but also the expertise to handle the lift.
As a licensed hot tub moving company, we follow strict safety regulations to protect our crew, our customers, members of the public and all surrounding properties. We are also insured, in the unlikely event of any kind of damage or incident.
Need Help Lifting a Hot Tub? Contact Total Lifting Services
We offer professional and reliable hot tub moving services. Our qualified crews ensure that your hot tub is moved safely and efficiently. Please click for more details on how we can help with your hot tub lifting requirements.
Our expert team will be happy to arrange a site visit and quote for crane lifting hot tub solutions at your home or business premises. Call us today on 020 8226 4000 or email info@totallifting.com
