Inground Spa Problems

Cost

• Inground spas are more expensive than portable units, which may be the primary concern of most homeowners. While portable spas can be placed on a slab of concrete in the backyard, inground spas require extensive construction to an area within the property. A construction crew will need to excavate the ground, pour the concrete, connect the plumbing and perform the electrical work.

Excavation

• Excavating the ground may cause problems for homeowners and at the very least be inconvenient. Not only is a construction crew digging up the ground problematic, it can also create dangerous situations for households with children. Construction permits are also necessary to excavate the ground, and not having the required documentation will result in heavy fines.

Plumbing

• Plumbing will need to be installed, and pipes must be maintained inside the walls and floor of an inground spa. If any sort of malfunction occurs, technicians will have to spend additional time removing tile to access the area. Portable spas have no external plumbing and don't come with the same problems.

Maintenance

• Inground spas are a permanent fixture in the backyard, and while portable spas can be removed at any point, inground spas will remain and need to be maintained. Portable spas often come with a cover that prevents debris from falling into the water, while inground spas will need to be cleaned, much like a swimming pool. Also, homeowners with young children will have to be careful that they do not accidentally fall in the water.