Choosing your skip – Whether renovating your home, moving house or just having a clear out, hiring a skip in Chorley can be the best way to get rid of your rubbish quickly.
The benefits that come with hiring a skip are undeniable.
Not only can you save time doing numerous tip runs, but you don’t need to worry about separating your waste.
One thing to think about, though, is what size skip you need.
In this blog, we’ll explain the differences in the domestic skips available here at Leyland Skip Hire to help you decide.
Which size skip should you choose?
We provide skips in three sizes.
2-yard skips
2-yard skips are great for smaller clear-outs. A 2-yard skip holds up to four wheelie bins worth of rubbish. They’re available to hire for up to two weeks at a time.
4-yard skips
Fitting up to 8 wheelie bins worth of waste, 4-yard skips provide the perfect amount of waste disposal space for slightly larger projects, one-room refurbs, for example. You can hire this size skip from Leyland Skip Hire for a maximum of two weeks.
8-yard skips
Available for hire for up to three weeks at a time, 8-yard skips are a great option for bigger household projects – a full kitchen refit for example. Easily able to hold up to 16 wheelie bins worth of waste, or an impressive 4 sofas, this size skip is the largest domestic skip available in Chorley.
Where are you keeping your skip?
The size of skip you choose may also depend on where you’re going to be keeping it.
A common choice is on your driveway.
If you’re keeping the skip on your driveway, you’ll want to make sure it fits comfortably. If you use your garage regularly, make sure you’re not restricting your access. These aren’t usually problems, just make sure to check before your skip gets delivered to avoid any issues.
Do you need a skip permit?
If you require a skip that won’t fit on your driveway, you’ll probably need to store it on the road outside your home.
If this is a public space, you’ll need a skip permit. This will be an additional cost which varies depending on your local council. You can view permit prices on our website.
Skip permits aren’t usually based on the size of your skip, instead they’re based on the amount of time you’re planning to keep the skip. Most local councils provide skip permits for either one or two weeks, though these can often be extended for an additional fee.
Although the skip permit application itself is usually taken care of by your skip hire company, it’s worth keeping this additional cost in mind when choosing your skip size.
Consider splitting the cost with a neighbour
If you can fit a smaller skip on your driveway, is it worth opting for this smaller option to save you needing a permit? Or, if you’re paying for a permit anyway, you could split the cost of a larger skip with a neighbour, and both have a clear out at the same time.
Speak to the experts
Hiring a skip in Chorley couldn’t be easier. Simply book your skip online.
If you’re unsure about which skip is best suited to your needs or would like to discuss your requirements with our experts, get in touch today by calling 01772 957 509. Alternatively, you can fill in our online enquiry form and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
