Skip hire near me

Hiring a skip is an effective way to get rid of large amounts of waste in one go. Not sure how to find local skip hire services? We're here to help.

How to find skip hire near me

Finding local skip hire services is easy with Checkatrade. We check, verify and approve all of our members. All of the tradespeople in our directory meet our high quality standards.

We take the hard work out of finding local skip hire. Simply enter your postcode below to begin searching our directory full of reputable skip hire companies near you.

Need a quick quote? Request a quote online today and our local approved tradespeople will contact you directly.

Tips for finding the best local skip hire companies

Hiring a skip for the first time can feel overwhelming. With several companies providing skip hire services, knowing which one to choose isn't always easy.

Follow our tips to make sure you hire a skip from a reputable local company:

Ask for recommendations

Do you know someone who has recently renovated or completed a large home improvements project? Chances are they needed to hire a skip to dispose of all that DIY waste.

Asking for recommendations is a great way to find reputable tradespeople in your local area. Make sure to cross-check any recommendations you receive on Checkatrade. If you can find the skip hire company in our directory, it means they meet our quality standards.

Read online reviews

We always recommend doing some research before hiring any tradesperson. Customer reviews are a great place to learn about a skip company's prices, standards and reputation.

We check the reviews on Checkatrade are from real people, and that trades meet our high standards.

Request multiple quotes

Avoid settling for the first skip hire company you find. We recommend approaching at least three different companies for quotes before making your decision.

Shopping around can help you to find the best local skip hire prices.

Ask questions

It is a good idea to ask any questions you may have before committing to a local skip company. Examples of questions it would be beneficial to ask include:

• What skip sizes are available?

• Do I need a permit? Who is responsible for arranging this?

• Is there a minimum/maximum amount of time I can hire the skip for?

• Will I need to protect my driveway?

• Is payment made when the skip is delivered or collected?

• Will I receive assistance when loading the skip?

• Are you able to deliver the skip if I live on a narrow road?

• How high can I load the skip?

Read our detailed guide to hiring a skip for more advice.

Use Checkatrade

Finding reputable skip companies near you is easy with Checkatrade. We vet and quality check all of our members. Skip hire companies in our directory have passed our 12 checks and work to our high standards.

All you need to do is provide us with your postcode and we will find high quality skip services in your local area. It really is that easy!

Answering your skip hire questions

Is it worth getting a skip?

Hiring a skip is an easy way to remove large amounts of waste from your property in one go. Skip hire companies will deliver and collect the skip from your driveway, lawn or other outdoor area.

Putting all of your DIY waste into a skip is less time consuming than making multiple trips to the tip. You will also not need to worry about putting bags of dirty debris into your car. You can just dump it into the skip instead!

Using a skip hire service also means you won't need to organise your waste. Instead, the professionals will take your waste away and dispose of it correctly for you.

Hiring a skip may not be the most cost-effective option if you only have a small amount of waste. Also, you may need to pay extra for a permit if you need to place the skip on public land.

What can you not put in a skip?

Not all waste can be put into a skip. Examples of items that can't disposed of in a skip include:

• Asbestos

• Batteries

• Medical waste

• Electrical equipment and appliances

• Fluorescent tubes

• Fridges and freezers

• Gas canisters

• Hazardous & toxic materials

• Oil, petrol, diesel and more...

We recommend discussing your waste removal needs with a local skip hire company. A professional tradesperson can let you know if hiring a skip is your best option.

Do you want to know more about what can and can't go in a skip? We cover this and more in our complete beginners guide to hiring a skip.

Where is the best place to put a skip?

A driveaway is the best place to put a skip. You can also place a skip on your lawn or anywhere there is enough space on your private property. However, the driveway is often the most convenient location.

There is less risk of other people using your skip if it is positioned on your private property. You will also not need to pay additional costs for a permit.

A skip permit is only needed if you need to place a skip on public land. For example, you will need a permit to put a skip on the road outside of your house.

What does it cost to hire a skip?

• Mini skip 2 - 3 yards - £125

• Midi skip 4 - 5 yards - £225

• Builder skip 6 - 8 yards - £320

A skip permit costs between£15 and£60. We recommend speaking to your local council to find out the current permit costs for your area.

Read our skip hire cost guide for a closer look at the latest prices.

Find local skip hire with Checkatrade

Do you have lots of waste that needs to be removed? Use Checkatrade to find reputable skip companies in your local area. Enter your postcode into the search box to find high quality tradespeople near you.