When you are going to make changes to your home or garden, you usually prepare meticulously. You draw up plans, you discuss the modifications, and you get quotes. What many people forget is that any renovation or DIY project around your home is going to generate waste – and usually a lot more than you can fit in your vehicle. This is when you’ll need to hire a skip from a local company, and you will need to know which company to contact.
In general, price will be a factor that you will take into consideration. Availability of a skip and the speed of delivery will also be important, but most companies are able to deliver the day after you’ve ordered a skip. Some are even able to assist you the same day if you have an emergency. If you live in a built up neighbourhood, you need to be aware that you cannot let debris pile up, even on your own property, and certainly not on a pavement. This is why you may need a skip in a hurry if you haven’t planned for this in advance.
What to consider when hiring a skip
If your project is fairly small, the chances are that you’ll be able to do with a wheelie bin. There are numerous different sizes of skip, and these are usually described in terms of the capacity of the skip – in other words, you could hire a skip that holds 4, 6 or 12 cubic yards. It’s important not to underestimate the amount of waste you’re likely to generate and to order a smaller skip that will save you money. If the skip isn’t adequate, you’ll need to order another one, so don’t be penny-wise, pound-foolish.
The regulations around hiring a skip
For domestic use, you will either need to have the skip parked on your property, or will need to obtain a permit to have it on the street outside your home. Obtaining a permit is usually something that a hiring company will assist you with when you phone to arrange for skip hire in Didcot. The legal ramifications will usually be explained to you, including the fact that a skip larger than 8 yards is not allowed to be parked in the road, and the council will usually remove this immediately at your expense.
If you are tired of looking for a reliable skip hire in Didcot that also provides a variety of other services then Hazell and Jefferies Ltd are here to help.