Whether you’re planning a DIY project at home or running a business that needs to stay on top of rubbish disposal, hiring a skip can make life a lot easier. If you’ve decided that it’s time to declutter, we have just the solution for you!
At GSH Skips, we have a range of skips available for Liverpool skip hire, including domestic and commercial skips.
Of course, you’ll need to hire the right one for the work that you have in mind – but if it’s your first time hiring a skip, it can be a little confusing at first, so you’re probably wondering how everything works.
To help you prepare, the experts at Grundy’s Skip Hire explain the ins and outs of the skip hire process in this guide.
How does hiring a skip work?
Ordering a skip should be quick and easy, especially if you hire from a professional company like GSH. For those who are new to the world of skip hire, here’s how the process works:
1) Request a quote – Find out how much skip hire will cost for your project based on the skip size, the type and amount of waste you’ll generate, whether the location requires a permit, and the duration of hire.
2) Order the skip – Confirm the details of your skip hire, make your payment, and prepare for delivery.
3) Fill the skip – Spend the number of days you’re hiring the skip for filling it with waste, making sure you don’t overfill the skip or include prohibited items that could pose a hazard to passersby or waste workers.
4) Call for collection – Unless the company has already notified you about the skip collection, you can contact them to check when they will pick up your full skip and take the waste away for disposal.
At GSH Skips, we take environmental responsibility seriously, so if you’re wondering what happens to your waste after we collect your skip, you can rest assured it’s processed properly at our recycling facility.
We consider no project too big or too small for our responsible waste removal services – so whether it’s a small clear-out or a property move, you don’t have to worry about disposing of waste sustainably.
Grundy’s Skip Hire Guide: How to Choose a Skip
The most important part of skip hire is choosing the right skip for your needs. After leading the way in waste disposal across Merseyside for more than 40 years, we understand what works best when it comes to hiring a skip, and we’re happy to share our expertise to make sure your skip hire goes smoothly.
Our skips for hire range from 4 cubic yards for smaller projects all the way up to 40 cubic yards for big commercial projects, so you should be able to find a suitable skip for your requirements.
Here are the factors you should consider to ensure you pick the right skip for the job:
☑ Think about how to load a skip and what you’ll put in it
The nature of your project will determine the size of the skip you need. At GSH, our domestic skips are better suited to smaller projects that generate too much waste to squeeze into a wheelie bin or the boot of your car to take to the tip.
For larger-scale projects, we have a selection of commercial skips for professional and industrial sites. These are ideal for high volumes of lighter or bulkier waste, as they prevent debris from falling out over the sides.
However, certain types of waste aren’t allowed in some skips, so it’s important to check what you can put in a skip before hiring one. Skip hire is an easy way to dispose of many things, including plastic, cardboard, bricks, rubble, garden material, and furniture, but some items need to be disposed of separately.
Additionally, skips must be level-loaded so they can be moved safely. To make sure you choose a skip with enough room for everything you want to put in it, you should estimate how much waste your project will generate.
If you’re in any doubt, our team will be happy to offer advice on what a skip can and can’t accommodate.
☑ Estimate how much waste you’ll need to dispose of
Try to guess the volume of rubbish that your project will create so you can choose a skip that will definitely fit all of it inside the container, without going above the fill line marked around the sides.
Ordering the right skip size the first time ensures you won’t waste time and money. If you initially hire a skip that’s too small, you’ll have to pay for a second skip and wait for it to be delivered, potentially causing delays and going over your budget. If you hire a skip that’s too big, you’ll be paying extra for space you aren’t using.
At Grundy’s Skip Hire, the standard skip sizes we can provide include:
- ⁃ 4 yard mini skips for small clearances
Our 4-yard skips are ideal for DIY projects like bathroom or kitchen renovations and small clearances. These mini or midi skips can store around 40 bin bags of rubbish. Alternatively, they can also fit small doors, cabinets, and furniture items that would be too difficult to fit in your vehicle to take to the local tip yourself.
- ⁃ 8 yard maxi skips for medium-sized jobs
Often referred to as a builder’s skip, since this size is perfect for medium-scale building jobs, an 8-cubic-yard skip will make it easier to dispose of heavy waste materials that can often take up a great deal of space. Holding up to 80 bin bags of waste, they can incorporate drop doors for easy loading.
- ⁃ 12 yard open skips for bulky items
For larger domestic works or mid-sized commercial works, whether construction or property clearance, 12-cubic-yard skips are one of the alternative sizes available by request. Capable of holding around 120 bin bags, these larger containers are suitable for projects expected to generate a lot of bulky items.
- ⁃ 16 yard open skips for lots of light waste
For projects generating large volumes of light construction waste, a 16-cubic-yard skip is sure to provide more than enough space for light and bulky construction materials, such as wood, plastic, metal, or paper. These containers can store almost twice as much as an 8-yard skip, which is great for larger renovations.
- ⁃ 20 yard skips (roll-on roll-off containers)
Businesses carrying out much larger clearance projects for commercial or industrial premises can enquire about hiring a 20-yard roll-on, roll-off container. The roll-on, roll-off mechanisms make it easier for our fleet drivers to lift them on and off the back of the trucks, preventing the risk of serious injury.
- ⁃ 40 yard skips (roll-on roll-off containers)
We aim to accommodate businesses of all shapes and sizes, so we also offer 40-yard roll-on, roll-off containers for the largest projects by request, which can meet trade requirements for industrial businesses.
The last thing you want to do is fill a skip before your project is finished, so if you’re not sure what size to order, read our skip hire size guide, or call our team of friendly experts to help you to make the right choice.
☑ Consider the location – where can you put a skip?
When you know which skip size you want, you’ll need to double-check that you have the space for it on your site. If you have a large garden or driveway, then you should be able to place the skip there.
However, if you don’t have a suitable area of flat, even ground on your private land, then you’ll need to leave your skip on the public path or road outside your property – which requires permission from your local council.
Under local skip hire regulations, permits are sometimes required for skip hire in Merseyside because of the safety hazards and inconvenience skips can cause to the general public if they aren’t on private land.
To make things easier, GSH Skips can arrange this with the local authority on your behalf, and the skip permit price will be included in the overall cost of your skip hire booking.
We will deliver your skip to the location of your choice – but remember, there has to be enough space for us to safely manoeuvre our vehicles. We will make sure the skip doesn’t block access to manhole covers, drains, or your neighbours’ driveways, and will always arrange delivery at a time that suits you.
☑ Figure out how long you can keep the skip for
You might only need a skip over the weekend, or you may need to keep it for a little longer. You should plan out when you’ll need a skip during your project timeline, including how long you think it will take to fill the skip, and how long you can use the skip before it needs to be taken away.
Whilst we don’t need to know an exact timeframe right away, we always appreciate a rough estimate when booking your delivery appointment. Usually, we deliver skips between 9am and 5pm and allow skip hire for up to 2 weeks.
If you need a permit, this might limit how long you can hire the skip for. Different councils may allow permits for different time periods, and you’ll typically need to get one before you start your project.
Of course, the duration of your booking will also affect the price, especially if you need to renew a permit.
In most cases, we will be happy to extend your skip hire for an additional charge. We pride ourselves on our flexible services and will do what we can to accommodate your requirements – all we ask is that you give us enough notice.
As always, if you have any questions about how to prepare for skip delivery or collection, just ask!
How to hire a skip in Liverpool with GSH Skips:
After reading our top tips for skip hire, booking one of Grundy’s skips is simple. The skips that we provide at GSH are priced to suit all budget requirements and are guaranteed to provide you with ample storage space.
You can book a 4-yard (4-tonne) or 8-yard (8-tonne) skip online, including a permit for your booking if required.
Otherwise, if you have more specific requirements for Merseyside skip hire or you’re interested in a quote for a larger skip size, you can talk to our team by calling us on 0151 424 4079.
You can also email your details to sales@gshwaste.co.uk and we’ll be in touch with more information. Make sure to specify which size container you’ll need, how long you need it for, and where you’ll be leaving it.
As a leading provider of skip hire in the North West, including skip hire in St Helens and many other areas, we’re more than happy to answer any of your questions and help point you in the right direction!