Prices
Junk removal prices (by truck space)
Hot tub removal
$300–$500
Size and access change the price
Minimum load
$75–$150
1–3 small items
¼ truck
$150–$250
A sofa, mattress or a few appliances
½ truck
$250–$375
A small room cleanout
¾ truck
$350–$475
Garage or storage unit contents
Full truck
$450–$600
Full room, estate cleanout, major debris
You pay for the space your items take in our truck, with a firm price on-site before we start.
What you get
What’s included — and what isn’t
Included
- Above-ground hot tubs and spas
- Cutting into sections when it won’t fit through a gate
- Removing steps, covers and surrounding panels
- Hauling and disposal
Not included
- Disconnecting the electrical supply: a licensed electrician must disconnect power first
- In-ground spa demolition
- Removing the concrete pad
How it works
Booked in minutes, done in one visit
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Text a photo or book
Send a photo for a price range in minutes, or pick a time online.
- 2
Firm price on-site
We look at the load and confirm the price before lifting anything.
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We lift, load and sweep
Our crew carries everything out from wherever it is and sweeps up after.
Why Apex Home Point
Clear it out, then clean it: one crew
We’re the Sacramento junk removal company that also cleans. Landlords, realtors and families clearing a home can book the haul-out and a move-out or deep clean together: one appointment, one invoice.
What affects the price
- Size: a two-person spa vs an eight-person tub
- Access: a clear path to the street vs a narrow side gate
- Whether it needs to be cut into sections
- Decking or steps around the tub
Before removal day
- 1Have a licensed electrician disconnect the power at the panel.
- 2Drain the tub completely (this can take several hours).
- 3Unlock gates and clear a path to the driveway.
- 4Text us photos of the tub and the path out for an exact price.
Why it costs more
Why hot tub removal costs more than other junk
An empty hot tub typically weighs roughly 500 to 1,000 pounds and is often too wide to fit through a side gate. Most removals involve cutting the shell, cabinet and frame into sections with power tools, carrying the pieces out, and hauling a full or nearly full truckload. That labor, plus disposal of fiberglass and acrylic that can’t be recycled easily, is what the $300–$500 range covers.
Tubs with clear driveway access can sometimes be moved out whole on dollies, which lowers the price. Text a photo of the tub and the path to the street and we’ll tell you which applies.
After removal
What’s left after a hot tub is removed
We remove the tub, cover, steps and loose debris and sweep the pad. The concrete pad, electrical sub-panel and any surrounding deck stay unless you’ve arranged otherwise. Many homeowners pressure wash the pad afterward (we can do that on the same visit) and use the space for a patio set or planters.
If your tub sits on a deck rather than a slab, tell us when you book. Deck-mounted tubs often need to be cut in place so nothing heavy rolls across the boards.
Selling?
Old hot tubs and home sales
A broken or neglected hot tub can count against a home in listing photos and inspections. Removing it before listing (together with a pre-listing cleanout and deep clean) often gives buyers a cleaner, more usable backyard.
Compare your options
Cheapest way to get rid of it: DIY, dumpster, city pickup or a hauler?
| Option | What it really costs | Best when |
|---|---|---|
| Haul it yourself | Truck rental or your own vehicle, fuel, transfer station fees, and your time and back | You have a truck, helpers and only a few items |
| Rent a dumpster | Rental for several days; a permit if it sits on the street; you still do all the loading | Long projects like a remodel where debris builds up over weeks |
| City or county curbside pickup | Free within yearly limits, but you carry everything to the curb and wait for an appointment | You can wait, can lift it yourself, and the pile fits the size limit |
| Apex Home Point | $75–$150 to $450–$600 by truck space, firm price on-site; we do all the lifting | You want it gone soon, it’s inside the home, or it’s too heavy or too much |
Many people mix options: they use the free curbside pickup for one bulky item, and book us for the rest of the garage or the heavy pieces upstairs.
Free options first
Free bulky item pickup across the Sacramento area
Before you pay anyone, check whether your city’s free curbside program fits. Rules differ by city:
| Where you live | Free pickups | How to book |
|---|---|---|
| City of Sacramento (including Natomas) | 2 household junk appointments a year, February–October; appliances and e-waste booked separately | Sacramento 311 |
| Unincorporated county (Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Orangevale, Arden-Arcade, Antelope, North Highlands) | 1 pickup per 12 months, up to 5 cubic yards | (916) 875-5555 |
| Elk Grove | Up to 3 a year, up to 5 cubic yards each | Republic Services, (916) 635-2500 |
| Folsom | Up to 3 a year for single-family homes, up to 5 cubic yards each | City of Folsom |
| Citrus Heights | 3 a year | Republic Services, (916) 638-9000 |
| Rancho Cordova | Scheduled through the city’s hauler | Atlas Disposal, (916) 288-2800 |
| Roseville, Rocklin, West Sacramento | Programs vary | Your city’s solid waste department |
Curbside programs need you to carry everything to the curb, wait for an appointment and stay under the size limit. Hire us when items are inside the home, when you need them gone sooner, or when the pile is bigger than the limit.
Source: City of Sacramento: Household Junk Pickup
Source: Sacramento County Waste Management & Recycling: Residential Services
What to expect
How a junk pickup works, start to finish
- 1You text a photo or book a time. We reply with a price range based on how much truck space the load looks like it needs.
- 2We call or text when the crew is on the way, inside the arrival window you picked.
- 3The crew looks at everything in person and gives a firm price before anything is lifted. If it’s less than the range, you pay less; if you decide not to go ahead, there’s no charge.
- 4We carry everything out (from bedrooms, upstairs, the garage, the backyard or a storage unit) and protect doorways and floors along the way.
- 5We sweep or rake the spot where the items were, then sort the load: donation, recycling, and only what’s left goes to a licensed transfer station.
Most single-item and small-load pickups take under an hour on site. A full garage or a whole-home cleanout usually takes a few hours to a full day, depending on how much sorting you want done on the spot.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does hot tub removal cost in Sacramento?
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Usually $300–$500, depending on size and access.
Do I need to disconnect the power?
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Yes: a licensed electrician must disconnect the electrical supply before we remove the tub.
How long does hot tub removal take?
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Usually two to four hours, depending on whether it has to be cut into pieces.
Do you remove the concrete pad?
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Not as part of standard removal. Concrete removal is quoted separately because it’s heavy and needs different equipment.
How long does a hot tub take to drain?
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Several hours with a garden hose and the tub’s drain valve; a submersible pump is faster. Start the day before if you can.
Can you remove an in-ground spa?
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Not as a standard removal. In-ground spas involve concrete demolition and are a contractor job.