Above Ground Pool and Hot Tub Removal in Boise: One Trip

The call was a normal request for hot tub removal in the Boise area, from a homeowner just off the Ten Mile corridor in Meridian. Then we walked into the backyard and saw what else was sitting back there.

The spa hadn't been switched on in a couple of summers. Right next to it was a round above ground pool, its cover sagging under a pile of leaves and old rainwater.

"Is that something you'd take too?" Yes. And honestly, once we're standing in someone's yard it's one of the questions we hear most.

Can you do hot tub removal and above ground pool removal in one visit?

Usually, yes. If the two are close together and nothing strange is going on, we can quote both at the same free estimate and haul them out the same day.

It just makes sense. One crew, one trip, and a firm price before anything gets touched. You don't pay for two visits, and your lawn only gets walked on once.

Sure, we'd love the bigger job. But the real reason we suggest doing both is that people who are done with a hot tub are usually done with the pool too. They're tired of the upkeep and they want the yard back.

What above ground pool removal actually involves

People picture a pool as one big thing that gets dragged off. It's really a pile of separate parts.

First there's the liner, which is heavy and slick and usually torn by the time it comes out. Then the steel or resin wall, the top rails, the uprights and the ladder. The pump, filter and hoses come along too, and under all of it there's a layer of sand, sometimes with foam cove or pavers around the edge.

We take it apart in about that order. The liner gets cut and rolled, the wall gets unbolted and rolled up or cut into sections, and the frame pieces get stacked for hauling. Most of the metal goes to recycling, and a pump or ladder that still works sometimes gets a second life through donation.

People tend to forget about the sand. Some want it left so they can rake it out and reseed. Others want it gone. Tell us which at the estimate and we'll price it that way.

Draining comes first

A full pool is far too heavy to work on safely, so the water has to be out before we show up. That's the one part we'll ask you to start a few days ahead.

Heads up: Don't pump pool water into the street. Storm drains around Boise and the rest of the Treasure Valley run to the river without treatment. Stop adding chlorine, give it several days to fade, then drain it slowly onto your own lawn so it soaks in instead of running down the gutter. If it's turned into a green swamp, mention that when you call and we'll talk through options.

The hot tub is the same story, just smaller. Drain it and shut the power off at the breaker. If the wiring needs an electrician to disconnect it, we'll tell you at the estimate so there are no surprises on the day.

How a combined hot tub removal in Boise usually goes

Once everything's drained, the day itself is pretty uneventful. We start with the hot tub, since it's usually closest to the house and getting it out clears a path to the gate.

Most spas won't fit through a standard side gate in one piece, so we cut them into sections right there in the yard. That's normal. Then we break down the pool and carry it all out.

For a typical backyard with both, figure a few hours, not a few days. A job in Kuna last spring had a narrow gate and a fence corner in the way, which slowed us down, but we were still packed up well before dinner.

What does it cost? It depends on the space and the work involved. How far we're carrying things, how tight the access is, whether the sand stays or goes. That's why we come look first instead of guessing over the phone.

We take cash, card and Venmo. No hidden fees, and the price we quote is the price you pay.

When to book it around here

Timing matters more than people expect in the Treasure Valley.

Late summer and early fall are popular. The last swim is done, it's still dry out, and the ground is firm enough that we won't leave ruts across your grass. Folks in Eagle and Star book in September for exactly that reason.

Spring works too, especially if you want to reseed where the pool sat. The catch is that March and April can be soggy, and a muddy yard slows everything down.

Winter is doable, just harder. Ice in the pool or spa means you can't drain it properly, and frozen sand won't rake out. If you're in Nampa or Caldwell and thinking about January, it can still happen. You might just be waiting on a thaw.

If we have an opening, same-day service is sometimes possible once the water's out.

Bottom line

Got an old hot tub and an above ground pool you've stopped using? There's no reason to deal with them separately. Drain them both, keep the water out of the street, and have us look at them together so you get one honest price.

If you want someone to come take a look, give us a call at (208) 692-3124. We'll set up a free estimate whenever it works for you.