- 1). Ascertain whether the hot tub is going indoors or outdoors. If it is going indoors, you must ensure a suitably large space is made available, and the flooring must be sufficiently strong to handle the weight of the incoming spa. If--as is more common--the tub is going outdoors, then you should make sure the ground is flat, and you should create a special area for it. This should be a patio area with barriers around it to stop debris from congregating in the area around the hot tub.
- 2). Decide on your budget. If it is not included with the purchase price, hot tub installation will be fairly expensive--from around $1,500 for a small, plastic hot tub to more than $20,000 for a top-of-the-line model. Decide how much you are willing to spend and call potential installers for quotes.
- 3). Choose the hot tub material. Hot tubs are generally manufactured in either plastic or wood; each material has benefits and problems. A plastic hot tub should provide you with less maintenance to worry about, and the material won't fatigue like wood might when wet. However, many would argue that wood provides a more aesthetically pleasing finish. It is a personal choice you should make early in the process of getting a hot tub.
- 4). Select the interior of the hot tub. You can customize your hot tub in a couple of ways. You can have different types of lights, depending on whether you want to create a "party tub" or a soothing experience, and you can decide on the types of jets you would like, to set the tone of the soaking experience.
- 5). Choose the shape of your tub. Hot tubs come in various shapes and sizes, so decide whether you would like a large, unusually shaped hot tub or a small, simple hot tub before you make any decisions. A Web site such a HotSpring will showcase different tub types.
- 6). Shop around for the best deal. When you find a hot tub that is within your budget and fulfills your style, size and design needs, search the Internet or phone around to see who can offer you the best deal. Research companies you are considering buying from to see whether they get good reviews.
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