The Majority of Hot Tubs in Southern California are installed Outside

You’re a handy guy, you always manage to get things fixed around the house without having to call in a professional, most of the time that is. You are pretty handy with the basic tools and take pride in learning how to complete new projects. So here is the scenario, you have just left Spa Max after receiving a great deal on a hot tub, now you need to go home and prepare your Southern California home for its arrival. Here is what you need to do.

Before your hot tub arrives, you need to decide where you want it. Consider that fully filled hot tub with three or four adults in it is going to weigh about a ton, so you will need a sound and even place to prep.

The majority of hot tubs in Southern California are installed outside. One option is to have a concrete slab poured in the location you desire. The base should be at least 4 inches thick and support around 120 pounds per square foot. The base will cost money, but it is an investment that will see a return. If you don’t want to go through all that effort, pre-fabricated spa pads are available.

If you plan on placing your spa or hot tub on your deck, you should have a professional contractor test for the maximum load your deck can handle.

Another option for a hot tub base is gravel, which is inexpensive and will create a nice base.

Once you have determined where you want your hot tub and discover a base, you are ready to go.