Find the right skip size for your project and get an instant quote in under 60 seconds. Enter your postcode to view live skip hire prices, available sizes, and the earliest delivery slots near you.
Skip Hire Team is a Medway-based licensed waste carrier/broker (CBDU596771). When you book online, we assign your job to our licensed local skip partner located near your postcode to deliver and collect your skip on time.
We keep pricing clear with no hidden surprises. Recent bookings across the South East typically fall between £220 and £455 for 4 yard midi skip to 12-yard large skips. RoRo skips (20 and 40 yard) are quoted by phone based on haulage, tonnage, and collection frequency.
Skips are measured in cubic yards. If you want to calculate volume: Cubic yards = (Length in feet × Width in feet × Height in feet) ÷ 27
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Skip Size
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Capacity
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Dimensions
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Best Project Use
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AVG. Cost Est.
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Cost/Cubic Yard
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Value Ratings
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30–40
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1.83 m x 1.35 m x 0.92 m
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Garden waste, bathroom refit
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£220 – £245
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£58.00 / yd
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Lowest Total Bill
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50–60
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3.05 m x 1.52 m x 1.22 m
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Kitchen rip-out, small extension
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£290 – £305
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£49.00 / yd
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Best Price Per Yard
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70–80
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3.05 m × 1.70 m × 1.20 m
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Full house clearance, bulky waste
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£310 – £330
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£40.00 / yd
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Great Bulk Savings
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80–100
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3.05 m x 1.8 m x 1.2 m
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Major house clearances, large volumes of light bulky waste, wood, and plastic
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£370 – £430
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£40.00 / yd
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Strict Weight Limits
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100–120
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3.66 m x 1.8 m x 1.5 m
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Large office/home clear-out
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£440 – £455
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£37.00 / yd
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Cheapest for Volume
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200-220
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6.1 m x 2.1 m x 1.8 m
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Construction, demolition, and large commercial waste streams
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Varies
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Varies
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Best for Site Waste
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400-440
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12.2 m x 2.4 m x 2.0 m
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Massive industrial clearances and total building demolitions
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Varies
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Varies
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Best for Maximum Volume
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Note on Surcharges: Placing items like mattresses, fridges/freezers, and tyres incurs an additional fee between £20 and £40 per item due to recycling regulations.
Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Skips
We offer skip sizes ranging from 4-yard skips to large 40-yard RoRo containers, suitable for homes, businesses, and construction sites. Select your size, choose a delivery time slot, and book online.
Before hiring, choose the right skip size to avoid overfilling and extra costs, and ensure you have sufficient capacity for your job.
Before booking, quickly check:
The 4-yard skip is the standard choice for small residential projects where driveway space is tight. It fits comfortably in a single car parking space.
The most popular skip size in the UK. This is the designated limit for heavy waste (like soil, bricks, and concrete) because larger skips become too heavy for trucks to lift safely.
The classic “Builders Skip.” This is the largest size allowed for heavy/dense waste mixed with general waste.
When you need volume, not weight.
These are high-volume containers designed strictly for light waste.
Roll-on roll-off containers for serious volume.
If your skip is placed on a public road or pavement, a council permit is required. We can arrange the permit for you. Most permits last 7–14 days and cost around £55–£110 and take 3 to 5 working days.
If you choose Public Highway, we’ll automatically add the council permit fee to your total and arrange it for you.
Recommendation: A 4 Yard Midi Skip is usually perfect for a standard bathroom suite (bath, toilet, sink) plus tiles and packaging.
Recommendation: You must use a 6 Yard Skip. Do not order anything larger (8-yard+), as the truck cannot legally lift larger skips filled with heavy rubble.
Recommendation: Go for a 10 yard skip and 12 Yard Skip. House clearances produce a lot of “light bulk” (boxes, clothes, furniture) that takes up volume quickly.
Recommendation: An 8 Yard Skip is best. Furniture shapes are awkward and create empty spaces, so you need the extra volume.
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Can you imagine in just two steps? Yes, in just three simple steps, you can book a skip online. Once booked, you’ll receive an instant email confirmation.
Type in your postcode to see which skip sizes are available in your area today, along with live prices.
We’ll show you what each skip is suitable for (household waste, rubble, bulky light waste, etc.), how many bin bags it holds, and how long you can keep it.
Let us know where the skip needs to go: driveway, private land, or on the road. If it needs to go on the road, we’ll handle the council permit and bay suspension if required.
Pick your preferred delivery window. Tell us about any access limits (narrow driveway, low branches, controlled parking zone). Pay securely online.
Our FAQ section covers everything you need to know, from permit requirements to skip sizes and waste types.
Yes. All prices shown in our online booking include VAT. If you select Public Highway, the council permit fee will be added automatically at checkout.
Standard hire includes up to 14 days. If you need an extension, please message us before the end of the hire period. Extensions are available from £30/day.
If access is blocked (by cars, narrow roads, low branches, or tight turns), the delivery may fail, and a wasted journey fee may apply.
If you’re unsure, tell us upfront, and we’ll match you with the best vehicle option for your street.
No, heavy waste such as soil, bricks, and rubble should not go in 10-yard skips. These materials are best placed in 4 yard skip and 6 yard skips to avoid overloading. Larger skips are better suited for lighter bulky waste.
Our smallest 4-yard skip is the most cost-effective option for small clearances, garden waste, or DIY projects, holds 30–40 bin bags.
For a small flat or 1–2 rooms, a 4–6 yard skip is normally enough. For a full house clearance or larger renovation, an 8–12 yard skip is more suitable.
The main difference is the capacity for bulky items. An 8-yard skip holds roughly 20 more bin bags than a 6-yard.
However, if you are disposing of heavy soil or hardcore, you are often limited to a 6-yard skip to stay within legal weight limits for the truck.
Load the skip level with the sides only. Overfilled skips can’t be collected safely and may be refused until the load is adjusted.
