A spa tubs investment is a big deal with prices ranging anywhere from $800 for the cheapest models all the way to $10,000 and up for custom in ground spa tubs. If you are going to make an investment like that one thing is for sure, you want your spa tubs to last for as long as possible, without having to keep throwing money into them.
The standard material to make these spa tubs is gunite, a force applied concrete application, or standard concrete. These spa tubs, with the right team of tile contractors, can also end up looking very good with a beautiful tile job. This kind of spa tub is also built to retain heat very well, and heat up quickly.
Disadvantages of these spa tubs, besides the price include the limits of certain spa tub features such as seating design, cost of maintenance/operation, and cost of repairs of anything ever goes wrong with the hot tub parts such as the spa tubs plumbing or electrical.
Overall, hot tub reviews state that most owners are very happy with their in ground spa tubs. They normally show the least amount of problems, are almost guaranteed to raise the value of a home, are the most durable and last the longest out of any spa tubs.