The table below outlines the requirements and limitations of each of the spa cover lifts we offer. The links along the top of the table will open a new window with an illustrated description, while the links down the left column will take you to the appropriate spa cover lifter.
| rear clearance required | side clearance required | spa shape limitations | mounts to deck or top of spa lip, and/or side of spa | rounded/cut corner limitations | type of lift assistance | minimum cover width accommodated | |
| Cover Valet | 6" | 0 if top mounted. 3" if side mount | not for round or octagon spas | both | will not fit radius over 20" | gas shock | not applicable |
| Cover Genie | 12" | not for round or octagon spas | side only | will not fit radius over 10" | fulcrum | not applicable | |
| Cover Caddy | equal to the height of the spa | none | not for round skirted spas | side only | none | gas shock | not applicable |
| Rock-It | 30" | 3" | not for round or octagon spas | side only | none | fulcrum | not applicable |
| Superlift 2 | 15" | 18" | side only | tension springs | |||
| Ideal Lift | 5" | 0 if top mounted. 4" if side mounted | both | gas shock | |||
| EZ-Lifter | 18" | 3" | special bracket for round spas | side only | none | none | |
| Cover-Up | 18" | 5" | both | none | spring assist | ||
| Cover Keeper | 7" | none | none | back of spa | none | none | not applicable |
| Cover Mate I | 12" for least obstructed view. 10" min. | 4" | not for round skirted spas | side only | requires "extended bracket" if radius corners over 10" or cut corners over 14" | fulcrum | 72" (60" if lift is cut down) |
| Cover Mate II | 18" | 4" | not for round skirted spas | side (or undermount) | requires "understyle bracket" if over 10" | fulcrum | 72" (60" if lift is cut down) |
| Cover Mate III | 6" | 6" | not for round skirted spas | deck or side | requires "extended bracket" if radius corners over 15" or cut corners over 20" | gas shock | |
| Cover Mate Easy | 18" - 20" | 4" | not for round skirted spas | back of spa | none | fulcrum | |
| Cover Mate Freestyle | 12" | 2" (0 if trimmed) | none | back of spa | none | gas shock | 69" (60" if lift is cut down) |
| Cover Shelf | 1/2 overall cover length | none | not for round skirted spas | side only | none | none | not applicable |
Please see the Cover Lift Store for pricing and ordering.