Whether you’re planning your dream kitchen renovation, a huge clear-out, or getting rid of garden waste – hiring a skip can be a time, space, and money saver when you really need it.
If you haven’t hired a skip before, or even if you have, there are a few things that you should think about before confirming a skip delivery. To help you on your journey to a stress-free skip-hire experience, we’ve put together some of our top tips to get you started.
Research Skip Hire Companies
Before you pick up the phone or click that online booking button for the first skip-hire company you find, it’s important to do your research!
Check out their website. Do they have a long history of supplying skips? What areas do they deliver and collect from? Are there any hidden fees or charges on their website? What are their previous customers saying about them on review sites?
Online reviews are generally very honest, you’re likely to find a good balance and a truer picture of a company from their reviews. You can also get a good idea of the level of customer service from any responses left on reviews by the company.
It’s also a good idea to ask friends, family, or neighbours if they have used any skip companies and whom they may recommend. Once you have a list of skip-hire companies from researching online and recommendations from friends etc, you’re ready for the next step!
Get Quotes
Most skip-hire companies have an online presence whether they have a website, social media, or both! Within those platforms, they may have a facility to obtain an online quote.
When getting quotes, be sure that you are getting the right sized skip and know whether you need a permit. This way you will have a better understanding of the actual fee and there won’t be any surprises later.
Choose the Right Size Skip
This is by far one of the most important stages of hiring a skip. The size of the skip you need will depend greatly on the task at hand. If you are simply having a declutter in your home and getting rid of a few small bits of furniture then a 4-yard skip may be more than adequate. However, if you are having a new kitchen or bathroom renovation or bigger construction works at your home then a larger skip may be necessary.
If you are dealing with a large renovation, your builders may suggest an appropriate-sized skip that they recommend. You can also speak to the skip hire company and explain the work you are undertaking and they should be able to advise you of the right-sized skip to deal with all your waste.
If you under or overestimate the size of the skip you need, this could prove to be costly so it is a good idea to ask an expert.
Make Sure You Have Enough Space
If you own private land and have a driveway it is possible for some of the smaller range of skips to be placed safely off the street. Having a skip placed on the street may incur additional charges in obtaining a permit.
Most reputable skip companies will arrange permits for you and include this within their quote should they be required. If this is not included within your quote or the skip company does not arrange this for you then this can slow the process down.
it is also important to make your chosen skip company aware of any difficulties they may have in terms of parking or access to your property. If you live on a busy road or a small lane/road you must make the skip company aware so that they can be sure they can deliver your skip.
Book Your Skip Hire With KCM
At KCM Waste Management, we understand that home renovations can be stressful enough. That’s why we ensure that our customer service team is on hand to make all the necessary arrangements and relieve the stress of skip hire for you.
Our friendly and professional team can answer all of your questions and guide the best skip sizes for all your needs. There are no hidden fees or charges, we guarantee you will receive a clear, full quote, and quick and efficient delivery.
To check the availability of our skips in your area and book your skip, contact our skip hire team here or call us on 0800 772 0948.