Guides
Skyward guides
Practical answers for the questions that come up before a skip or grab hire booking. Plain English, no jargon, just the information you need.
Skip sizes
Skip sizes guide
Five sizes from 2 yard to 12 yard, with dimensions, what fits, typical jobs, and prices. Includes a free skip size recommender to help you pick the right one.
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Permits
Skip permits guide
When you need a council permit, when you do not, what they cost, and how lead times work. We apply on your behalf for every road-placed skip.
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Costs
How much does skip hire cost?
What skip hire costs in the UK by size, what the price includes, and the extras to watch for (permits, VAT, overloading). Plus how to keep the price down.
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Waste rules
What can you put in a skip?
The full list of accepted and banned items, with the regulations behind each restriction and what to do with the items you cannot put in a skip.
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Grab hire
What can a grab lorry take?
Soil, rubble, hardcore, concrete, sand and aggregates. The full list of what a grab lorry will and will not take, with notes on what to do with the rest.
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More guides coming as we cover the questions that come up most often. If there is something specific you would like answered, let us know on the quote form below or call us.
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