Go Aqua UK: Hot Tub Site Preparation Guide

To help you get ready for delivery and installation, we’ve put together this simple guide to ensure everything goes smoothly — and you’ll be relaxing in bubbles in no time.

Congratulations on your new hot tub!
To help you get ready for delivery and installation, we’ve put together this simple guide to ensure everything goes smoothly — and you’ll be relaxing in bubbles in no time.

✅ Quick Checklist

Before your hot tub arrives, here’s what you need to have ready:

1. Choosing the Right Base

Your hot tub needs a solid, level surface to sit on — it’s heavy when full of water!

Recommended options:

  • Concrete slab

  • Patio paving (evenly laid)

  • Reinforced decking (professionally installed)

  • Spa pads or prefabricated bases

Tip: Avoid grass, gravel, or soil — these can shift over time and cause damage.
Choosing The Right Base

2. Preparing for Delivery

We deliver hot tubs using spa dollies, wheeled trollies, or cranes — depending on access. Please check:

  • Minimum access width: 900mm (more is better!)

  • Height clearance: 2.2m or more (watch out for door frames, archways, trees, etc.)

  • Tight corners or steps? Let us know in advance.

Crane lifts: If a crane is needed due to access issues, we can arrange this with our partners — just ask us for advice!

3. Power Supply Requirements

Most of our hot tubs require a 32-amp power supply:

  • Fitted with an RCD (residual current device)

  • An isolator switch positioned 2 metres away from the tub

  • Cable and supply installed by a qualified electrician before delivery

Important: We don’t handle electrical installation, so please book this with a certified electrician ahead of time.
Power Supply Requirements

4. Water Supply & Drainage

Your hot tub will be filled using a standard garden hose, so make sure:

  • A hosepipe can reach the hot tub location

  • The water supply is working and accessible

When it’s time to empty the tub, ensure you have a drainage plan — especially important if you’re in a paved or enclosed space. You’ll need to direct large volumes of water away from your property safely.

5. Access for Maintenance

Hot tubs need access on all sides for servicing — especially around the control panel and pump area.

Make sure you leave:

  • At least 50–60cm clearance on serviceable sides

  • A way to easily remove panels if needed

  • Avoid placing it right up against fences or walls

Planning decking or fencing around your hot tub? Build in removable panels or access points.

Access For Maintenance

6. On Delivery Day

We’ll confirm a delivery date with you in advance. On the day:

  • Ensure access is clear (move bins, vehicles, etc.)

  • Make sure your base is finished and ready

  • Ensure the electrical supply is complete and safe

  • Have a hosepipe ready to fill the tub

Our team will position your hot tub and talk you through getting started. We’re also happy to answer any questions about water care, chemicals, and ongoing maintenance.

On Delivery Day

💬 Need Help?

We’re always here to support you before and after delivery.
If you have any questions about your setup, just give us a call or drop us an email:

📞 01386 57 66 80
📧 info@goaquauk.com

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