Q- In case I don’t have enough space within my property, is it possible to have the skip on the road?
Yes, you can have the skip on the road provided you arrange for a licence from your council. As your registered skip service provider we will take up the responsibility of arranging for the permit. The cost of the permit is going to vary from council to council, however, a notice period is required from the council. You don’t need a permit if you are placing the skip within your property.
Q- How much do I have to pay for a skip?
Skip hire charges typically depends on the size and type of the skip being hired. In order to get the right skip size according to your requirement, give our team a call and we will help you out on all your queries.
Q- How long would you take to deliver the skip?
That would depend on whether you need a council permit or not. When there isn’t any permit involved, we can deliver the skip at any time within working hours, which is convenient for you. Being a registered operation we will be able to obtain the permit within a day or 2 and deliver the skip.
Q- For how long can I have the skip?
When there is no permit involved you can keep the skip for as long as the hire period. However, when you place the skip on a public road depending on the council and the length of the permit you’d need to arrange for another permit.
Q- Would you deliver the skip when I am not at home?
Delivering the skip while you are not in, isn’t going to be a problem as long as you have cleared the payments and arranged for our team to place the skip on your property.
Q- What do I do with the skip once my job is done?
Give us a call and we should be able to collect the skip within 2-3 working days and during our business hours.
Q- Which items cannot be put in a skip?
The following items should never go into your skip-
- Inflammable substances
- Batteries
- Compressed gas
- Tyres
- Electrical/ electronic gadgets
- Chemicals
- Asbestos
If you have doubts regarding any item don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Q- Am I allowed to mix the waste?
Yes, you are allowed to mix the waste since it is our job as a recycling facility to sort them out.
Q- Will it be a problem to deliver the skip if my property has a wall or fencing?
Please mention any access restrictions prior to booking for example if you have a wall in front of your property this will require that we arrange for our special loading vehicle.
Q- Is there a chance of any damage to my driveway?
You can trust our experienced drivers to leave your driveway intact. However, it is always adviced to lay some cardboard or pallets as a measure of precaution.
Q- Will my waste be recycled?
soil, wood, metal or most waste can be recycled. We seek to recycle at least 80% of your waste.
Cancellation Policy
You will be given 15 minutes for loading or unloading the skip. If you keep us waiting for longer than 15 minutes then you’d need to pay a waiting charge. In case you cancel your entire order or a part of it, then we reserve the right to charge you for all our incurred costs. Your money will be refunded within one or two days through Worldpay although a bank transfer might take up to 5 days. Call us on the number provided below or go to the Contact Us page for initiating a refund.
For any skip hire related inquiries call us on 0203 870 3447