Hot Tub Installation
From planning the spot in your backyard to the first soak, our team delivers, sets up, and starts up your new hot tub.
Picking out a hot tub is the fun part. Then the questions start. Where should it go? Will your deck hold it, or do you need a concrete pad? Does it need a new electrical circuit? How does a tub that weighs hundreds of pounds get past the fence and into the backyard? Most homeowners end up coordinating a concrete crew, an electrician, and a delivery company on their own, hoping it all comes together on the same day.
At Heat'n Sweep, hot tub installation is part of what you buy. You choose your Arctic Spas or Viking Spas hot tub in our Okemos showroom, and our team plans the location, preps the site, delivers the tub, and gets it running. We fill it, balance the water, and show you how everything works before we leave.
One team handles your hot tub from the showroom to the first soak, and the same team services it for as long as you own it.
Where Your Hot Tub Can Go
Every fuel type installs differently. Here is what each one involves and where to learn more.
Patio or Concrete Pad
The most reliable base for a hot tub. A level, reinforced slab, typically at least four inches thick, carries the full weight evenly and won't shift with Michigan freeze and thaw. We plan the size and location so the pad fits your tub, steps, and cover lift.
Deck
A hot tub on a deck looks great, but most decks aren't built for that much weight. An existing deck needs to be checked and often reinforced, and a new deck should be framed for the tub from the start. We'll tell you what your deck needs before delivery day.
Pavers or Prepared Gravel
Pavers or compacted gravel can work when the base underneath is built and leveled correctly. This option drains well and blends into a patio, but it has to be prepared the right way to keep the tub from settling unevenly.
Our Hot Tub Installation Process
Here's what happens from the day you choose your hot tub to your first soak.
1
Choose your hot tub
Visit our Okemos showroom to compare Arctic Spas and Viking Spas models, sizes, and features with our team.
2
Site visit and plan
We look at your yard, measure the delivery path, and plan the location, base, and electrical so there are no surprises on delivery day.
3
Site prep
The foundation and electrical are put in place before the tub arrives.
4
Delivery and placement
We bring the tub to your home, move it into position, and set it level on its base.
5
Hookup and startup
We connect power, fill the tub, start the system, and balance the water chemistry.
6
Walkthrough
We show you the controls, water care, filter cleaning, and cover use, and answer every question before we leave.
Why Buy and Install With Heat'n Sweep
When the company that sold you the hot tub also installs and services it, nothing falls through the cracks.
- One team, start to finish. No juggling a concrete crew, an electrician, and a delivery company. You call us.
- We plan the site before delivery day. Base, access, and power are sorted out ahead of time, so your tub goes in the first time.
- Startup done right. We fill, start, and balance the water so your first soak is clean and comfortable.
- Automated covers available. Add a Covana automated cover and open or close your tub with a turn of a key.
- Service from the people who installed it. Our team services every hot tub we sell, so the technician who shows up already knows your tub. [Link: Hot Tub Service]
- 50+ years in Greater Lansing. We've been part of local backyards for decades, and we'll be here for the life of your tub.
What to Plan Before Delivery Day
We walk through all of this with you during the site visit. Here's what we look at so your install goes smoothly:
- A clear delivery path. Hot tubs usually travel on their side, so the path from the street to the spot needs to be a bit wider than the tub is tall. Gates, fences, and tight corners all count. In some cases we will deliver by crane.
- A level, solid base. A concrete pad, reinforced deck, or prepared paver or gravel base, ready before the tub arrives.
- Electrical. Most full-size hot tubs need a dedicated 240-volt GFCI circuit with a disconnect at least five feet from the tub, as the National Electrical Code requires.
- Overhead clearance. Room for the cover to open fully, away from low eaves, branches, and power lines.
- Water access. A garden hose that reaches the tub for filling and refills.
- Drainage. Ground that slopes away from the tub and your home so rain and drain water move away.
- Everyday access. A short, safe path from the back door, since you'll use it in January too.
Hot Tub Brands We Sell and Install
Visit our showroom in Okemos, MI or schedule a consultation. We proudly serve homeowners throughout all of lower Michigan.
Arctic Spas
Hot Tubs, Swim Spas & All Weather Pools
- Built for: Cold-climate performance and year-round use
- Known for: Durable construction, energy efficiency, and smart spa controls
Viking Spas
Hot Tubs
- Built for: Reliable comfort at a wide range of price points
- Known for: Value, straightforward ownership, and Michigan roots
EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST
YEARS IN BUSINESS
5-STAR REVIEWS
BRAND PARTNERSHIPS
INSTALLATIONS COMPLETED
HOMEOWNER REVIEWS
Trusted by Michigan Homeowners
SERVICE AREA
Serving All Greater Lansing & Surrounding Counties
Visit our showroom in Okemos, MI or schedule a consultation. We proudly serve homeowners throughout all of lower Michigan.
- Ingham County
- Eaton County
- Clinton County
- Jackson County
- Livingston County
- Washtenaw County
- Barry County
- Kalamazoo County
- Calhoun County
- Ionia County
- Oakland County
- Shiawassee County
Hot Tub Installation FAQs
What kind of foundation does a hot tub need?
A level, solid base that can carry the full weight of the tub filled with water and people. A reinforced concrete pad is the most reliable choice. A properly reinforced deck or a well-prepared paver or gravel base can also work. We check your site and recommend the right base during the site visit.
What electrical does a hot tub need?
Most full-size hot tubs need a dedicated 240-volt GFCI circuit with a disconnect at least five feet from the tub. Some smaller models can plug into a standard outlet. We confirm the exact requirements for your model before delivery day.
Can I put a hot tub on my deck?
Often, yes, but most decks need to be checked and reinforced first. A filled hot tub is far heavier than furniture or people spread across a deck. We'll tell you whether your deck can handle it before we schedule delivery.
How soon can I use my hot tub after it's installed?
We fill and start the tub on installation day. It then needs time to heat up, which usually takes about a day depending on the starting water temperature. Once it's up to temperature and the water is balanced, it's ready.
Do you install or service hot tubs bought somewhere else?
No. We only install and service hot tubs purchased from Heat'n Sweep. That's how we can stand behind the tub, the installation, and every service visit after it.
Ready for Your New Hot Tub?
Stop by our Okemos showroom to see your options, or call us to talk through your backyard. Our team will plan the site, deliver and set up your tub, and get the water ready for your first soak.