Originally Posted by grumpyscot:
“Put it this way, you'll have a weight of over 2.5 tonnes. You'll need power (certified electrician), plumbing (water feed and drain) -therefore building regs approval for plumbing and electrics. My driveway supports a 2 tonne car, and needed a foundation 18" thick to support it.
Apart from building regs approval may also require planning permission, depending on your local authority and the actual proposed siting. Plus, I would check title deeds to see there are no covenants prohibiting a hot tub.
I know my son's next door neighbour had to remove his because the water company declined permission for it to be sited over a main water supply.
You would be as well installing a jacuzzi indoors - at least yo could use that in all weathers!”
As someone who has owned a hot tub for over 18 years I'm sorry but what a complete load of nonsense!!!
The only thing you may need is an external power feed, depending on the location and power requirements of the hot tub. Ours runs off a standard 13A plug so all we were required to provide is a suitable external power socket with integral RCD,
There are no plumbing needs apart from a tap and a hose to fill it and a drain for when it needs emptying. No planning permission, building regs, or anything else is required.
As for the OPs question, a suitable hard standing is required. Because the wright is distributed evenly a typical patio is more than sufficient. That is all ours is on and we've never had any problems.