Skip Hire Prices in London

Hiring a skip in London SE2 9 is a convenient and affordable way to dispose of your unwanted waste but before hiring a skip, you may be wondering how much it costs to do so.

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How Much Does Skip Hire Cost in London?

The cost of hiring a skip for your home, commercial or industrial project can vary significantly, ranging from £60 - £600. The price you pay for a skip greatly depends on a number of factors which affect the cost.

Cost Factors of Hiring a Skip

The following factors determine the price of your skip hire:

• Your location

• Which size of skip you require

• Whether or not you require a skip licence from the council

• The duration of your hire (skip hire period)

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How Your Location Affects Skip Hire Prices

Skip hire prices in London SE2 9 frequently vary from place to place and skip hire costs are generally a fair bit higher in the Greater London area and the South of England. 

On the other hand, you can find more affordable skip hire prices in the north of the UK, in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England.

For example, the average cost of hiring a 6 yard skip in London can cost anywhere between £135 - £220, whereas the same sized skip in Yorkshire will cost between £90 - £120.

How the Size of Skip Affects the Skip Hire Cost

Of course, one of the biggest factors in the cost of skip hire is the size of skip that you require. Generally, the larger the skip size, the higher the cost of hire.

For example, the cost of a six yard skip can range between £90 - £220, whereas a 40 yard skip can cost between £400 - £600. That’s why it’s important to know exactly which size skip you require, so you can be sure you aren’t overpaying for skip space you don’t need.

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How to Know Which Skip Size I Need?

The size of skip you need greatly depends on the type of project you require the skip for.

For example, if you’re only carrying out very small household updates and DIY projects, you’ll likely only need a 2 yard or 3 yard mini skip.

If you’re carrying out a slightly larger domestic job or small commercial project, you’ll likely need a 4 yard or 5 yard midi skip.

Any bigger jobs , such as full home renovations, significant garden redesigns, large commercial jobs or building projects will require a large skip to contain all of the considerable amounts of bulky waste. Large skip sizes range from 6 yards to 40 yards.

To get a rough idea of which sized skip you may require, check out our guide to skip sizes and prices in the table below.

How Does a Skip Permit Affect Skip Hire Prices

If you don’t have sufficient space available in your garden, driveway or other private land for the skip to be placed, you can get a skip permit from the council that allows you to place the skip on the side of the road or courtyard near your property.

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How Much Do Council Skip Permits Cost?

Skip permits from the council in LondonSE2 9can cost anywhere between £15 to £60, though the average cost is £30.

How to Apply for a Skip Permit in London

In most areas the skip hire company is responsible for obtaining the skip hire permit from your local council and all you need to do is cover the cost of it. 

However in some areas, you will need to obtain the permit yourself. If you need to get a skip permit, simply go on the government website and apply online here.

How the Skip Hire Period Affects the Skip Hire Cost

Generally, the longer you require the skip for, the higher the cost of hire. However, this isn’t always the case as some skip hire companies offer unlimited hire periods.

Even if you have an unlimited hire period, it is worth noting that if you have your skip placed on council land, the cost of your skip permit could increase if a permit extension or renewal is required as most councils only issue permits that are valid for 14 days to 1 month.

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Other Skip Hire Pricing Factors

Restricted Items

Many skip hire companies have rules on what you can and cannot put in a skip. 

Most skips accept:

• Cardboard

• Plastic

• Wood

• Paper

• Glass

• Bricks

• Concrete

• Clay

While many do not accept:

• Asbestos

• Batteries

• Medicinal waste including syringes and biohazard products

• Electrical appliances and equipment

• Paint cans/paint

• Fridges, freezers and air con unit

• Gas canisters and gas bottles

• TVs

After your skip has been collected, your waste will be emptied out of the skip and sorted into piles for recycling and landfill, so do not attempt to hide restricted items in your skip as you could be charged additional disposal fees if restricted items are found in your skip.

Skip Weight Limits

Every skip has a different weight limitation. A general rule of thumb to follow is that each cubic yard of waste can hold approximately 1 tonne. So, a 2 yard skip will hold 2 tonnes and a 6 yard skip will hold 6 tonnes.

Although skips ranging from 2 to 8 yards can often be filled to the load level with heavy materials like dirt and rubble, larger skips should have a combination of light and heavy waste in order to adhere to the weight limitations of the loading truck.

If you exceed the weight limit for your skip, you could potentially be forced to remove some of the waste or have to pay an additional fee.

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Other useful pages

• Skip Hire Prices - https://onlineskiphire.co.uk/london

• Large Skip Hire - https://onlineskiphire.co.uk/large-skip-hire/london

• Midi Skip Hire - https://onlineskiphire.co.uk/midi-skips/london

• Mini Skip Hire -https://onlineskiphire.co.uk/mini-skips/london

• Cheap Skip Hire - https://onlineskiphire.co.uk/cheap-skip-hire/london