When hiring a skip, many people assume the cost is just down to the size of the skip – but in reality, there are a range of factors that influence how much you’ll pay.
At AR Skips, we always aim to offer the most cost-effective skip hire for your needs. But just in case you were wondering, here’s a breakdown of what goes into skip hire pricing, plus some tips for getting a good deal.
Key Factors That Influence Skip Hire Prices
Skip Size & Capacity
The most obvious factor: larger skips hold more waste, so they cost more.
However, just hiring the biggest skip isn’t always the most efficient. If it’s mostly space you don’t use, you’re essentially paying for “air.”
Type of Waste
Whether it’s household waste or more complex parts of a home, knowing what types of waste you’ll be disposing of needs to be considered.
Some skips are specially designed (or charged) for particular waste types due to disposal or recycling rules.
Duration of Hire
Most skip hire companies provide a “base” hire period (for example, 7–14 days).
Keeping a skip longer than agreed can lead to extra charges, so it’s important to plan how long you’ll need it and get any work done in this timeframe.
Location & Accessibility
Your postcode heavily influences the price. Local council permit costs, transportation expenses, and local disposal fees all feed into the final cost.
If your skip needs to be placed in a tight or hard-to-reach area, or delivered to a narrow street, skip firms may charge more because of the operational difficulty.
Landfill Tax & Disposal Costs
Landfill tax (a tax on waste going to landfill) is a significant cost for skip companies – and ultimately, for you.
How much of your waste is recyclable vs landfill-bound affects how much the skip firm pays to process it, and that cost gets passed on in your quote.
Permits
If you’re placing the skip on public land (e.g. on a road) rather than your driveway or garden, you’ll likely need permission from the local council. Permit costs vary, but at A&R Skips, we handle the whole skip permit process on your behalf for less than £60. Get in touch with the team to learn more.
Seasonal Demand & Timing
Skip hire demand fluctuates. In busy renovation seasons (e.g., summer and the new year), skip hire companies may be busier – potentially impacting cost.
Operator Efficiency & Overhead
More established skip companies with efficient operations, recycling partnerships, and good fleet management can offer more competitive prices.
Insurance, administration, and risk factors (like handling hazardous or heavy waste) also affect how a company prices its services.
Why Choose AR Skips?
At AR Skips, we work hard to keep our pricing transparent, fair, and tailored to your needs – whether you’re clearing out your garden, doing a home renovation, or managing a construction site. Here’s why hiring with us is a smart move:
- Local Service: We know the local area and recycling centres, which helps keep transport and disposal costs down.
- Flexible Options: A variety of skip sizes and hire durations lets you pick exactly what you need – no more, no less.
- Transparent Quotes: No hidden fees – we’ll clearly explain if you need a permit, what waste type costs what, and what happens if your hire runs over time.
Experienced Team: We handle the compliance, the logistics, and the heavy lifting – so you don’t have to worry about hidden landfill tax or disposal complications.
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