Tips For Skip Hire

We want to provide every customer with the most efficient and reliable skip hire service possible. That is why we have a wide range of skips available for the most affordable prices on the market. We also want to provide you with our top tips so you get the most out of them.

Choose the right company

There are many different skip companies and other waste disposal services that you can choose from when you are undertaking a large project. Always make sure to research any possible companies to ensure they hold the correct licenses and have relevant experience. You can even read their online reviews to hear honest feedback from previous customers.

Is your drive suitable?

You should always make sure that your property or private space is suitable to hold a skip. The skip will be delivered on a truck, which reverses into your dedicated space. You should ensure that the skip will have a 3 meter clearance distance once it has been set down. If it’s not possible to meet these requirements, you should contact us so we can obtain a public road permit.

Choose the right size

We have a skip size guide on our website for all customers to read. We know it can be confusing trying to figure out how big each size is and what they are best for. If you are debating between 2 sizes, you should always go for the larger one as it is very difficult exchanging to a larger one once you have filled the first one. Overfilling you skip past the fill line can land you with an £85 waste journey charge and a skip to empty before the collection is attempted a second time. We would never want to put anyone in danger by loading a skip that is too heavy and full.

Avoid charges

You can avoid these overfilling charges by only filling your skip to the level fill line. At the time of delivery, it should be in the correct place and position to be collected efficiently. The skip should be free from obstructions and easy to collect by one of our drivers. Another way to incur charges is by filling your skip with restricted items. We have a list of items that aren’t allowed in our skips as they can be potentially dangerous and could possibly harm some of our skip operators. Please check this list before filling your skip.

Skip hire should be an easy process which is primarily to make your life easier. That is why we provide all of our skips for the most affordable prices and can have them delivered to you the very next day! All sizes can be booked online using our online booking system. For any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer service team.