The Perfect Spot for a Spa!
You have realized that you NEED/WANT a hot tub, but you aren’t sure where to put it. Here are some tips for hot tub placement. A spa professional could also come to your home for a “site visit” and help you select the perfect spot.
1. You need a solid level surface for your spa to sit on. A deck with sufficient support can carry the load of a hot tub. The weight of a tub isn’t just “filled” weight it is also the weight of the people relaxing in the spa. An existing patio of bricks or pavers will be fine as long at it is level. A 4-6″ thick concrete pad is the best, but it isn’t cheap. You can build the above or use a Spa Pad. This specifically designed system of plastic pads interlocks to create a suitable spot for your spa. You will need to remove grass, dirt and make sure that the ground is level. Putting down a layer of coarse sand under the pad is a good idea too.
2. Think about your surroundings! You don’t want to spend a lot of money on a deck or patio and realize that you can see right into the neighbors kitchen when lounging in your favorite seat in the tub. Don’t place your spa outside your kids bedroom window if you want to use your tub for entertaining at night. Do you have a nice view? Make sure to position the spa so most of or at least your favorite seat is facing that way. Also the cover is going to open a certain way and if it ends up creating privacy from your neighbors that is great, but if it blocks your view of the lake that isn’t good. Most spas can be special ordered with a reverse fold cover. Speaking of the cover it will most likely be on a cover lifter and the side to where the cover will end up when open will need to have some clearance- 9″ up to 2′ depending on the style of lifter.
3. In New England the best times of year to use your hot tub is fall through spring. So keep in mind that you will be walking (maybe running) to your spa when it is below 30 and there is snow on the ground. You don’t want it too far from the house! Make it convenient for you to get to your spa anytime. Not only should you think of how far from the house it should be, but what door will you use. Maybe you put the spa on the patio off the master suite, but do you want friends and family traipsing through your room to get to your spa?
4. You like the look of an in-ground spa, but aren’t sure how to achieve that look. The #1 thing to think about is access to the spa for service. Hopefully you won’t need service, but if you do you don’t want to have to rip apart your deck or stone walls to get to the tub. The side where the main controls are should be FULLY accessible. A tech isn’t going to low crawl under a deck to get to your spa. Creating a removable panel is the best way. Make sure to show your plans to your spa specialist to make sure that your design will give you years of visual pleasure and not headaches!
Every backyard situation is different so asking the professionals for guidance is your best bet! The spa specialisits at New England Spas will come to your home and walk thru every aspect of your new spa installation to make sure that it is in the perfect spot! Call today to schedule your in-home consulatation!
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