So I have some electricians coming out within the next couple of weeks. Gonna have them wire up my backyard in 220 for a hot tub.. Now once I have that wired up, I'm either going to have a company come out and either pour me maybe a 12×12 concrete slab or some pavers.. I'm a little skeptical with pavers as they can crack, settle further into the ground and so on.. Anyone here have a hot tub? And if so, what are you using as a hot tub pad?

I've seen those thick hot tub mats they have, it's supposed to be much cheaper than concrete or pavers, but are they reliable? Not very aesthetic looking though.

Any ideas?

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