Buying guide

Hot tub buying guide

Four decisions make the difference: size, power, base and access, and running costs.

Sizing and seating

Count the people who will use it most weeks, then add one. Compact models suit couples and courtyards; 2.3m spas seat six or more.
Loungers suit one or two people who like to stretch out. Upright seats fit more people in the same footprint.
Leave at least [PLACEHOLDER]mm around the tub for the cover lifter and access panels.

13A plug & play models run from a dedicated outdoor socket. They are quicker to install, but generally cannot run the heater and the massage pump at full power at the same time.
32A hardwired models need a dedicated supply from your consumer unit, installed and certified by a qualified electrician. They heat while the jets run and suit larger multi-pump spas.
We can survey your supply and coordinate an electrician. Typical electrical costs: [PLACEHOLDER].

The tub needs a level, solid base able to take its filled weight: a concrete slab, reinforced paving or engineered decking.
Check the access route from the road: gates, steps, side passages and overhead obstacles. Hot tubs usually travel on their side, so measure the height as well as the width.
If access is tight, a crane lift may be needed: [PLACEHOLDER].

Insulation, the fit of the cover and how often you use it matter most. Ozone filtration and ASHP-ready models can reduce costs.
Estimated weekly running cost: [PLACEHOLDER]. Ask us for figures based on your tariff.