It can be difficult to know what size skip to opt for when doing DIY if you're not a professional tradesman. To give you a better idea, we created this guide to skip sizes.
Read through this page to find out details about the different sizes available as well as which one would be best for you and your project.
The most compact skip you can get, this size is often used for small DIY jobs within the home that only result in a small amount of waste. Great for when a couple of odd jobs have been piling up and you don't want to make several trips to the landfill.
This sized skip is fantastic for when you're lightly clearing your garden or a renovating a couple of rooms in your home. If your renovation task will only produce a small amount of hardcore waste (rubble, bricks and concrete) then opt for this size.
Moving onto the bigger sizes, this is good for clearing a house with the garage and attic. Contractors will often opt for this size for most of their building projects.
This skip size is usually most favoured by professional builders. These can handle quite a bit of waste so are good for projects that will generate a large amount of rubbish. If your renovation is looking like it will result in a lot of waste, then it may be best to go for this skip size.
Large building projects that span over a couple of rooms will produce a lot of heavy waste. Spreading these goods out as much as possible can reduce the weight and help the removal process. To do this, get a couple of skips this size could work perfectly.
Large-scale projects such as clearing your whole house or shop will require a skip this size. If you're looking to declutter a big space then a skip that is 12 yards can be perfect. Large or long items will also be able to fit in it.
Larger properties usually require this sized skip when it comes to DIY or renovation projects. Great for commercial clearing in workspaces too.
The largest skip size out there, these can handle an incredibly large amount of waste (ensure you don't fill it with overly heavy materials though).
If you're still not sure, get in touch with us and we'll try to help you decide on a skip size.