How to save money when hiring a skip

If you’re about to embark on your dream home renovation project, or you’re finally getting round to decluttering your cupboards, you’re going to need a way to get rid of your waste.

Skip hire in Preston is one of the most efficient solutions, in terms of time, money and effort.

Failing to do your research can make it much pricier than it needs to be. However, when it’s done right, skip hire is extremely affordable.

In this post, our experts at Skips Preston have put together some of the best ways to save yourself some money when you book your next skip.

 

Make sure you hire the right skip size

Just one secret to keeping your skip hire costs down is to hire the right skip size.

If you’ve never hired a skip before, you might not be aware of which sizes are available – let alone which one you need.

This is where doing some research will come in handy.

Here at Skips Preston, we offer the following domestic skip sizes:

• 2-yard mini skip – this size can hold up to 4 wheelie bins full of waste and is ideal for smaller DIY projects like a bedroom or garden makeover.
• 4-yard midi skip – these skips can hold up to 8 wheelie bins full of rubbish and are perfect for slightly larger jobs like bathroom or kitchen refits.
• 8-yard maxi skip – this is the largest domestic size we offer, and it can hold up to 16 wheelie bins full of waste – excellent for full home renovation projects.

You don’t want to chance getting the wrong sized container – overpaying for something too big or having to pay extra for a second container because you ran out of space.

If you require expert recommendations or advice, be sure to get in touch with us today!

 

Keep the container on your property

Leaving a skip on a public road or pavement requires permission from your local council.

In Preston, it’ll cost you £33 for 28 days, and if you fail to obtain a permit you’ll only pay more in the long run when you’re issued a penalty fee.

The best place to leave your skip (space permitting, of course) is in your garden or driveway – this way you won’t have to apply and pay for a skip hire permit.

 

Stay organised

Keeping on top of your waste is another great way to get your money’s worth out of your hire period.

This means loading your waste strategically, placing smaller items and debris in first and loading bigger, bulkier items on top. Break everything you can down to compress what’s underneath to create more space.

You should also avoid overfilling your container – as doing so could damage your property and injure people nearby, resulting in you receiving a fine.

You might come across a few items that are in need of a new home – so why not make yourself some extra cash and sell them online? It’ll save even more space in your skip for materials that can’t be disposed of in any other way.

 

Ready to hire a skip in Preston?

Many things factor into the cost of skip hire, but if you get it right first time you’ll be able to keep your expenses to an absolute minimum.

If it’s your first time hiring a skip and you’re in need of a little expert advice, be sure to give us a call.

You can reach the team at Skips Preston on 0177 282 7603 or you can send us a message at info@skipspreston.co.uk if you’d prefer, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!