How to Avoid Large Skip Hire Bills Without Losing in Quality

If you’re looking for cheap skip hire, you need to be very careful about how much you pay. It’s key to bear in mind some important factors as you don’t want to end up with a massive skip hire bill and nor do you want to end up with a skip that’s not up to scratch.

Here are some tips about how to avoid big skip hire bills without losing on quality. The following factors will affect the cost of your skip:

Length of hiring:

Many skip hire companies will require a minimum period. It also depends at what time of the year you hire it. So be aware that if you want to hire one over a Bank Holiday it could be pricey. One way to hire a quality, low-cost skip, is to choose a time that is not particularly popular, like during summer holiday time, when many people could be out of town.

Size of the skip:

Obviously, the bigger the skip the more expensive it will be. Think about what kind of size you’re looking for and be realistic in order to save money.

Labour costs:

The costs of labour are not usually included when you hire a skip. Make sure that you keep an eye-out for a waste clearance company that provides value for money who can manually remove waste for you.

Waste disposal:

Also bear in mind that it very much depends on what kind of waste you are disposing of, as some is much more expensive than others. This is because some waste can be easily recycled and some can’t. What’s important is to be very aware of the fact that if you separate your waste types in your skip, you could get better prices from your supplier. For example, waste such as wood, plastic, glass and cardboard can be easily handled. If you tell your supplier accurately what they need to dispose of, they can give you a better price.

How much you dispose of:

The amount of waste you want to throw away will affect your bill as you’ll have extra charges added – usually a fixed amount per tonne.

Council permits:

Yep, it’s not always simple to park a skip. If you want to place one on council land outside your house (road, pavement etc), you’ll have to contact your local council who may ask you to get a permit. This can cost up to £100! Oh, there are also parking costs if you’re looking to restrict parking in a bay.

Location, location, location! And finally, it’s vital to keep in mind that where you’re located could have a massive affect on costs. So hiring a low-cost yet quality skip in one part of the country could cost much less than in another. In London it’s much more expensive, due to the scarcity of tipping sites and the costs of transport and labour. On the up side, in urbanised areas, there tend to be more companies to choose from – this can keep prices pretty low in comparison with rural areas. Transport is also more expensive if you are located in a remote area due to fuel costs.

We hope these tips are helpful if you’re looking for cheap skip hire that’s high standard. These are all points to bear in mind when you’re looking to hire a skip. Good luck!

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