As we continuously expand our expert skip hire service – we want to ensure our customers can use the same reliable, trustworthy service in and around the fantastic city of St Albans.
When you’re looking for cheap skip hire in St Albans, we completely understand that the price is often one of the most important factors in helping you make your choice. However, there are a number of other things you should consider and hidden costs that you may be unaware of.
So if you’re looking for the best and cheapest skip company in St Albans, take a look at some of our top tips below.
Are They a Registered Waste Company?
First and foremost, and the most important consideration of all, is to check that the skip hire company is a registered waste carrier.
If a skip supplier isn’t registered, then they will be disposing of your waste illegally. And by instructing them in the first place, unfortunately, you too could be held liable.
You may think you’re getting a bargain by using a smaller, ‘man in a van’ type company in St Albans, – but it could end up coming back to bite you if they aren’t legally allowed to dispose of your waste.
It’s important to make sure your waste isn’t being taken away too cheap and then being fly-tipped somewhere. You could still be fined for this, even if you have paid someone to remove it! And, of course, it also means that it won’t be being recycled.
Any reputable waste management company would be more than happy to provide their waste licenses and disposal certifications for you. If you’re unsure, you can contact the Environmental Agency.
What Size Skips Do They Offer?
If you hire a skip in St Albans that isn’t big enough or fit for purpose, then it may mean that you have to order another one!
Not only will this cost you more money, but it could also be a bit of a hassle and add delays to your project. So it’s super important to ensure that the skip company you choose have a variety of sizes and that they are clued up on what size you’ll require.
Likewise, overestimating how big you need your skip to be will also cost you extra money as you’ll essentially be paying for empty space. Check out the skip supplier’s website beforehand to see if they are happy to offer any guidance on what size skip you will require and what range of sizes they offer.
Any reputable skip hire company should offer the below skip sizes:
• 3 Yard & 4 Yard – These smaller sizes are perfect for projects such as bathroom fit outs or garage clearances. Roughly 40 bin bags.
• 6 Yard & 8 Yard – A ‘builders skip’, 6 and 8 yarders will still fit on your driveway or front garden but have a much larger capacity. Great for kitchen fit outs or rubble removal.
• 12 Yard, 14 Yard & 16 Yard – All skip sizes above an 8 yard must be able to fit on your property as you can’t get a road permit for these. Suitable for large house clearances or garden makeovers.
Separate Your Waste Types
This tip is often forgotten but can help save money if you’re working on a larger project!
Some waste types such as wood and cardboard are easier to recycle, so if you have a lot to dispose of, most companies can offer a reduced rate.
You also cannot include any plasterboard into your normal general waste skip, so it’s important that you separate this so you don’t get stuck with a fine once it’s returned to site and sorted.
Finally, you should remember not to use a skip service if you have bulky waste such as sofas. These will take up far too much room in your skip and so won’t be a cost-effective waste disposal service for you.
Will They Take Care of Your Skip Permit?
It’s important to be aware that you may require a skip permit depending on the location of your skip.
If you’re planning on placing your skip on the road or any land that isn’t privately owned – then a skip permit will be required from your local council.
Your skip hire contractor should arrange this for you and this should be transparent within the costs when hiring your skip. So just be sure to double-check with them if not.
At KCM, we are authorised with the local council in St Albans for skip hire and so will arrange your skip permit for you so that it’s ready to go as soon as your skip is delivered.
Check Customer Reviews
Just as with any other service you book or product you buy, it’s imperative that you check previous customers’ reviews.
No matter how professional a business looks on their website, their real testimonial is if their customers would go back to them again.
If a company has a 5* rating on review websites, then there’s a very small chance that you will have a negative experience.
Facebook, Google or TrustPilot reviews are all great ways of seeing other people’s experiences with the company you are looking into. You can check out our reviews here!
Ready to Book Skip Hire in St Albans?
Ready to book your skip hire in St Albans and the surrounding areas?
Get in touch with KCM Waste Management today on 01727323006 or use our easy online booking portal here.
If you still have questions regarding skip hire in St Albans, or just aren’t sure what size skip you need, give our friendly team a call and we’ll be more than happy to help!