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Assemble your own cedar hot tub kit
For many customers, a big part of owning a cedar hot tub starts long before the first soak. Building the tub yourself, whether alone or together with family or friends, makes the final result feel much more personal. Watching your cedar hot tub come together stave by stave gives you a whole new appreciation for the craftsmanship behind the tub.
Our Northern Lights Hot Tub kits are designed to make the assembly process straightforward and enjoyable, even if you have no previous experience. No special skills or specialist tools are required. Anyone with a regular toolbox, a practical mindset, and the occasional help of one other person can successfully assemble one of our kits.
The experience of assembling your own cedar hot tub kit
Choosing a Northern Lights cedar hot tub is about more than simply adding a spa to your outdoor space. It is about becoming part of the process yourself.
We take great pride in manufacturing premium cedar hot tub kits according to the ancient craft of cooperage, combining traditional barrel-making principles with modern precision and carefully selected materials. Our premium assembly kits are carefully pre-configured with professionally selected components that are designed to operate together seamlessly, allowing you to enjoy the rewarding experience of assembling a high-quality cedar hot tub without needing expertise or sourcing materials yourself.
Many of our customers tell us that assembling their tub became one of the most memorable parts of the entire project. In a world where so much of life happens behind desks and screens, creating something tangible with your own hands brings a genuine sense of satisfaction. By the time the tub is filled for the first time, it already feels familiar and personal because you assembled it yourself. Even more rewarding is knowing that the result will provide years of relaxing moments to enjoy together with family and friends.
What is included in our hot tub kit?
Our cedar hot tub kits include every component needed for assembly, including:
- handcrafted tub kit, including staves, floor and benches, all manufactured from FSC certified, 100% Grade A, Clear Western Red Cedar
- metal straps
- skidpad with a Balboa BP21 spa control unit, pump(s) and filter. The skidpads come pre-assembled and wired for easy installation. We configure the software of the BP21 spa control unit for you, so it operates correctly
- heat-pump, water treatment system such as an ozonator and mineral ionizing system,
- all plumbing parts, hydrotherapy jets, connections, hoses and valves necessary for assembly
- lifetime access to our client portal with detailed manuals and instruction videos
- real-person contact with expert knowledge in case you have any questions
Since every hot tub is custom and unique, we prepare each tub according to your configured setup. If you decide to add hydrotherapy jets, for instance, we will ensure all necessary openings are pre-drilled before the tub arrives. This way you don’t need expensive tools or a workshop to assemble your tub.
A place of lifetime memories
When you install a cedar hot tub in your garden, you are creating far more than just a place to relax. You are creating a space where your family naturally comes together, whether it is for quiet evenings under the stars, laughter with friends, or simple moments of peace after a long day.
Over the years, your cedar hot tub becomes part of your life’s memories: children growing up, celebrations with loved ones, and countless conversations shared in warm water surrounded by the natural beauty of cedar. It is one of those rare investments that continues to give back, not only in comfort and relaxation, but in meaningful moments you and your family will remember for years to come.
Explore different cedar hot tub options for your own outdoor space, our Models & Sizes page offers a helpful overview of the different styles and layouts available, making it easier to discover which setup feels right for your garden. For more inspiration, we also have some Example Designs, to give you an idea of what design options are possible.
