No, it's not enough room unless your serviceman is a midget. It will also be likely to flood in a heavy rain. The motors don't like being submerged, even partially. The foam insulation will get wet and mold/mildew will form in places you can't get at. I don't like saying it but I have to. IMHO, sinking it into the ground, surrounded by concrete is not a good idea. There are a number of custom skinning products that can be used if you don't like the look of the side panels on the spa and want something that better matches the decor and color schemes you like for your backyard paradise. Happy Easter! Scott

Please refer to original post :-) This picture shows a close-up of the left pillar Image link:

Please refer to original post :-) This picture shows a top-down picture of the right pillar again showing the size of the pebble pool sunk in the ground bordered by the ferns. Image link:

Before I answer, I have to tell you first, this is still Bill Vincent. Now that GW has changed over to houzz, it defaults to my houzz profile which is my company name, Creative Ceramic & Marble. Now, btnik-- to answer your question, I charge more on the floors, because it's a little tougher to keep the tile flush on the floor, thanks to gravity. On the walls, especially with a nonsag thinset, they pretty much stay where I put them. Only issue is making sure I shim them to keep the joints aligned, which is why I charge more for ALL wall installations than I do ALL floor installations. But in comparison to other floor installations, I will charge a little more for large format because of the buttering and scraping involved to keep the floor flat.