When looking for skip hire quotes, it is normal for the final price to be affected by a number of factors.
Skip Size And Base Price
A 2-yard mini skip for a clear out of a bathroom or garden would start from around £80-£120. A 6-yard skip for a kitchen refurb or house clearance would start from around £150-£220. An 8-12-yard builder’s skip for a full house refurbishment or extension would start from £250-£400+ depending on location.
Hire Period
Typical hire periods are for 7-14 days but if you only need a skip for a weekend then sometimes the price for that can be lower than for a full week. Remember to ask about any extra charges for extending the hire period, for example if you need to keep the skip for 3 weeks as opposed to 1 week, this can be an extra charge per week.
Waste Type
For skip hire prices for waste such as general household waste, old furniture and garden waste, please note that these are lighter loads and cost less than skip hire for heavy waste such as soil, rubble, bricks and plasterboard to name a few. A skip that is filled with rubble can cost more to hire than the same skip size filled with household waste for example. Always state what type of waste you intend to fill your skip with to get an accurate quote. See also Swansea Skip Hire.
Permits For Public Roads
A permit to place a skip on a public road is required and is a separate charge to that of the skip hire price. This needs to be applied for with the local council and can take several working days to be granted in areas such as Swansea. You therefore need to factor this into your timescale as well as your budget.
Access And Location
The distance a skip is collected from can affect the price of hire. A skip placed on a property with restricted access can incur additional transport charges. Some skip hire companies also charge more for collecting skips placed down the end of a long drive or on the other side of a wide property.
Extra Charges To Watch For
It’s also worth noting that the quote you’re given for Skip Hire in Swansea may contain some hidden costs. For example, overfilling a skip can incur an additional charge. Also, items like fridges and other electrical items can sometimes be classed as prohibited items and incur an extra charge for Skip Hire in Swansea. In addition to these charges, the quote for Skip Hire in Swansea may also contain VAT. It’s worth checking whether the quote you have received includes VAT or not.
Comparing Quotes Fairly
It’s also worth bearing in mind that the lowest price quote is not always the best value, once you’ve taken into account the size of the skip you need, the length of time you will need to hire it for and any additional charges for permits and for certain types of waste.
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