{"id":7348,"date":"2023-05-04T09:59:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T09:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perfectoutdoorspaces.com\/?p=7348"},"modified":"2023-06-10T02:53:19","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T02:53:19","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-reinforce-a-deck-for-a-hot-tub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-reinforce-a-deck-for-a-hot-tub\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does It Cost To Reinforce A Deck For A Hot Tub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hot tubs are a great addition to your living space where you can relax or have friends come over for a good time. However, if you\u2019re looking to put your hot tub on a deck outside your house, there are some things you need to ask yourself. One of these questions is whether you need to reinforce your deck and how much that will cos<\/strong>t. Luckily there are some simple ways to budget for this kind of job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the type of hot tub you have, whether it is in the deck or on top of the deck, and even the original weight limit, the price to reinforce a deck can cost anywhere between $15 and $35 per square foot. The price to add support to a deck can also vary based on location and companies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking at the information above may have you asking whether you need to add support to your deck to support a hot tub, and the answer is that it is always better to be safe. It would be best to consider all the aspects when you want to reinforce your deck for a hot tub<\/strong> because they will help you properly budget for the project without wasting any extra money.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What Is The Price Of Reinforcing A Deck For A Hot Tub?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though the price for reinforcing a deck for a hot tub could differ dramatically, it is always best to budget before starting a project. Additionally, it is best always to consider some extra work you may not have foreseen <\/strong>and other things like the amount of the deck that needs reinforcing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no solid price for how much it would cost to reinforce a deck<\/strong> that already got built so you can add a hot tub to it, but there is a way to get an idea of what it should cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reinforcing a deck is unlikely to be as straightforward as adding a couple of wooden feet under your deck. The more likely course of action will mean removing a piece of your deck, pouring concrete with wooden supports, and adding the deck planking back on top. For this reason, it is good to assume that the cost of reinforcing a deck will be at least as much as making a new one. Costs may rise as with the height of you deck and we look at 2nd floor decks and hot tubs here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The high end of the average size for a hot tub is around 64 square feet<\/strong>. With this in mind, you can bargain between $960 and $2240<\/strong> for the labor needed to build a deck that will support your hot tub<\/p>\n\n\n\n

. However, there might be added costs if your original deck\u2019s foundation needs to get removed to pour the new concrete layer that helps the wooden pegs that keep the deck reinforced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, you must factor in the costs of the project\u2019s materials, which can be a considerable extra amount. The cost of pouring concrete is around $140 per cubic yard, with an additional $43 per cubic yard<\/strong> because we don\u2019t need a truckload. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To cover a 64 cubic foot area, because we\u2019ll need at least 1  foot in depth, we need at least 2.4 cubic yards, which would cost around $440.<\/strong>

The rest of the materials you need depends more highly on your choice of material and how much you feel is necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this, we will add an extra $150 to be safe. With the materials and labor combined, you\u2019re looking at a cost between $1550 and $2830<\/strong> to get a reinforced deck built for your hot tub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you feel confident you can do this yourself, you may be able to save some money on materials if you work carefully. However, you should still budget at least $590 if you exclude the labor cost<\/strong>, and you may need to add extra to rent tools if you do not have them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do I Need To Reinforce My Deck For A Hot Tub?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though we have now discussed how much you should budget to ensure your deck gets reinforced to support the added weight of your hot tub, you may not need to strengthen your deck if you are lucky. How ever we have more information on if balconies can take the weight<\/strong> of a hot tub here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your deck is fewer than 2 feet from the ground, there is a high chance that you do not need to add any support for your deck <\/strong>to handle the weight of a full hot tub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decks low to the ground, less than two feet, can usually handle a weight of up to 100lbs per square foot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the weight of your hot tub and added people and water, your deck should be able to handle the weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a deck lower than two feet from the ground, you should be able to stand almost any hot tub on it since hot tubs generally cover a more expansive area the bigger they are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of the way decks and hot tubs are built, the pressure and weight should be well distributed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are anxious about whether your deck can support your hot tub, there are some simple calculations you can do. The steps below will help determine if you need to add support to your deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n