Skip Hire in Guildford

Book domestic and commercial skip hire across Guildford (GU1–GU8) starting from £230, with skip permits arranged through Guildford Borough Council for skips placed on public highways. Enter your postcode to see live prices and place an order online.

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Your Local Skip Hire Partner in Guildford

Our local waste removal team is helping people across GU1 to GU5, and if you’re looking to hire a skip, you’re in the right place. Our service is built around the unique layout, planning rules, and waste infrastructure of Guildford and Surrey.

As an EA-registered waste broker (CBDU596771), we make skip hire easy for Guildford customers through our highly secure online booking system. We assign jobs to our local waste carriers, who are fully licensed and follow UK waste removal guidelines. All collected waste is then transferred to the licensed disposal facility, the Guildford Community Recycling Centre.

Our delivery window is divided into morning (8:00–11:00), midday (11:00–14:00), and afternoon (14:00–17:00) slots, depending on traffic, local restrictions, or events. Based on our booking data, we’ve achieved a 95% on-time delivery rate in GU1–GU3 over the past quarter.

Local Facts About Guildford 

  • If you are located on a narrow road like Chapel Street, Castle Street, or the upper reaches of The Mount, a standard skip may not be permitted. We recommend hiring wait and load services without a permit.
  • If a skip is placed in a permit-holder bay or on a yellow line within these zones, a Parking Bay Suspension is mandatory alongside your skip permit cost between £45+ (per bay/day) and requires a 7-10 day notice.
  • Weight Restrictions: Specialized 7.5-tonne skip loaders for weight-restricted bridges and lanes in Shalford and Godalming.
  • Pedestrian Safety: We ensure skips never block public footways, maintaining the required 1.2m clearance for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Best Skips For Domestic and commercial Use

Skip Hire Sizes We Offer in Guildford

Check out our large fleet of skips with capacities and dimensions to get a better idea of which skip is ideal for you. Have a look at the skips we offer:

4 Yard Compact Skip

4 yard mini skip in Guildford for small garden waste
  • Size: 6.00 ft x 4.43 ft x 3.02 ft
  • Capacity: 30–40 bin bags
  • Fits easily on most driveways

6 Yard Standard Skip

6 yard skip in Guildford for home renovation projects
  • Size: 10 ft x 5 ft x 4 ft
  • Capacity: 50–60 bin bags
  • Most popular choice for domestic use

8 Yard Heavy Duty Skip

8 yard builders skip in Guildford for construction waste
  • Size: 10.00 ft x 5.58 ft x 3.94 ft
  • Capacity: 70–80 bin bags
  • Suitable for mixed waste

10 Yard Extra-Large Skip

10 yard skip in Guildford for large household clearances
  • Size: 10.00 ft x 5.91 ft x 3.94 ft
  • Capacity: 90–100 bin bags
  • Great for lighter bulky waste like cardboard, and plastics

12 Yard Oversize Skip

12 yard maxi skip in Guildford for bulky rubbish removal
  • Size: 12.00 ft x 5.91 ft x 4.92 ft
  • Capacity: 100–120 bin bags
  • Suitable for light, bulky waste (not soil/hardcore)

RORO Containers

20 yard roll on roll off skip in Guildford for commercial waste
40 yard roll on roll off skip in Guildford for demolition and site clearances
  • 20 yard size: 20.00 ft x 6.89 ft x 5.91 ft
  • 40 yard size: 40.00 ft x 7.87 ft x 6.56 ft
  • Capacity: 20 yard holds 200 bin bags and 40 yard holds 400+ bin bags

Do I need a permit for a skip in Guildford?

Yes, only if you need to place it on a public highway issued by Surrey County Council. We can handle the permit application for you, making the process completely hassle-free. It takes 3 to 5 working days for the council to approve, and costs between £85 and £110.

Duration: Most permits are valid for 7 to 14 days. If your project runs over, we can apply for a permit extension on your behalf.

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Liz Kingston profile pictureLiz Kingston
17:35 27 Nov 25
The lady I booked through was so good, she advised me to book a medium skip which was perfect. Everything went well and the skip was delivered and picked up as expected.
Sahib Khela profile pictureSahib Khela
17:14 06 Oct 25
Skip Hire Team Ltd never disappoint, like usual I needed a last minute favour from them and they came through, Saturday afternoon drove into London and as it was very tight access sent the mini lorry and labourers to clear a site! Great service and professionalism like always!
Thanks yo Ananda in office helped with every online booking system is very quick fast
Response from the owner 22:44 07 Oct 25
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What You Can and Can’t Put in Your Skip

  • Household waste (furniture, old toys, clothes)
  • Garden waste (soil, branches, grass)
  • DIY & construction waste (wood, bricks, rubble, plasterboard in limited amounts)
  • Not accepted: hazardous waste, asbestos, gas bottles, paints, tyres, or electricals (WEEE). Prohibited disposal rules apply
  • Note: The Guildford CRC accepts items that are not supported by us. Please confirm before booking.

Common Uses for Skip Hire

  • Home renovations & clearances
  • Garden landscaping & soil removal
  • Office moves or refurbishments
  • Building, roofing, and demolition
  • Commercial waste removal

Your Skip Hire Questions

To help you prepare, we’ve addressed the common questions Guildford customers ask about skip hire, before, during, and after.

Yes, we regularly service the Parkway area and surrounding residential streets. We are familiar with the traffic patterns near the A3 interchange to ensure timely delivery.

Based on our bookings, skip hire cost in Guildford ranges from £230 to £780, covering everything from 4-yard skips to large 40-yard RoRo containers. 

Skips must be filled level with the top edge. Overloading makes it unsafe for transport and could mean we’re unable to collect it. If you think you’ll have more waste than expected, just let us know and we’ll help you sort a second skip or an exchange.

Smaller skips cost less than larger ones. The cheapest skip we offer in Guildford is a 4-yard skip, ideal for small home or garden projects.

Yes. Many Guildford areas have tight access, so we’ll confirm parking, turning space, and safe placement before delivery.

If access is restricted, we can suggest the best skip size, delivery time, or alternatives like wait-and-load (where available) to avoid blocking roads or driveways.

Yes. We provide commercial skip hire in Guildford and across Surrey for builders, offices, landlords, and retail sites. Choose from 4–12 yard skips for general and mixed waste, plus RoRo skips for larger jobs. 

Proud to Serve Guildford and Nearby Areas

Our Guildford skip hire service covers all major postcodes in and around the town, from the town centre to nearby villages and business parks, and we are proud to be part of what keeps the town tidy and moving. We serve the following areas in Guildford:

  • Guildford Town Centre: Narrow access solutions for properties near The High Street and North Street.
  • Residential Hubs: Merrow, Burpham, Onslow Village, and Stoughton.
  • Surrounding Villages: Shalford, Bramley, Worplesdon, and Jacobs Well.
  • Business Parks: Specialized commercial waste services for Slyfield Industrial Estate and Surrey Research Park.

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