Can I Put a Swim Spa on a Deck?

Get the best of both worlds with a Wellis® swim spa! Exercise and play then soak and enjoy the benefits of hydromassage. Enjoying your swim spa will be no problem! The only challenge may be finding the perfect spot to install your swim spa. Can I put a swim spa on a deck? Yes, absolutely! Many swim spa owners enjoy swimming and soaking from their deck. Here are a few things to consider before you do.

Benefits of Swim Spa on a Deck

Installing your swim spa on your deck has many great benefits. First, it allows you to have a beautiful, elevated view while swimming and soaking. Take in your backyard view, the sunset, or the kids playing. Also, being located on your deck makes your swim spa great for entertaining others. Invite over friends, family, and neighbors for a swim spa party. Additionally, having your swim spa on your deck also gives you easy access to using it all year long. No need to dash across your backyard in the cool air. 

Deck Location for Installing Your Swim Spa 

When installing a swim spa on your deck, you have a few options to meet your preferences and needs. First, install the swim spa on top of your deck or inset down in your deck. Both are great options and fully depend on your preferences. Another option is to build a new, dedicated platform for your swim spa. It would be like a deck addition, placing the swim spa next to your existing deck where it can be easily accessed. This option also means it consumes less of your existing deck space. 

Professional Approval for a Swim Spa on a Deck

Before installing your swims spa, it is a good idea to have a contractor come to your house and give approval. The contractor will inspect your deck for structural soundness and make sure the deck can hold the weight of the swim spa. This will give you peace of mind moving forward. You may also need to have an electrician install a dedicated 240V circuit line to your deck.

Size Considerations of Swim Spa on Deck

There are two questions to ask regarding size. The first is, can your deck hold the weight of a swim spa? Wellis swim spas alone can weigh anywhere from 2,000 – 3,000+ lbs. In addition, you have to consider the weight of the water and the people that will be in and around the swim spa.

Next, can a swim spa fit on your deck? The Danube W-Flow is the smallest Wellis swim spa and is sized at 14′ 9″ × 7′ 8″. The largest swim spa is the Rio Grand W-Flow and is 19′ 8″ × 7′ 8″.

In addition to the size of your swim spa, your deck needs ample space to access power, water, and inner workings. Typically, you want to leave a three-foot clearance on all sides. You also want to have space for non-swimmers, chairs, grilling, and however else you enjoy using your deck.

So, can I put a swim spa on a deck? Yes! At Orange County Pools and Spas, we can help. One of our experts can evaluate your space and determine if it would be a good option for you. To schedule this evaluation or to learn more about Wellis swim spas, contact our team today!