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There are many things to consider when hiring Skips in EDINBURGH that will best fit with your requirements.

SKIP SIZES:

Choosing the right skip size is the essential first step in the process.

They come in a variety of sizes, shapes, measurements and length.

Opting for a large skip but then not having enough waste material to dispose of, will only increase your cost while choosing a small skip for a large amount will leave remaining unwanted garbage at your property.

Therefore, making the right size decision is fundamental to assuring you the best deal in town. Additionally, skip hires is popular as it offers a wide variety of skip sizes that helps to cover almost any waste disposal jobs easily. So, whether you need to dispose of building waste material at a commercial site or perform DIY tasks at home, you can opt from a variety of sizes.

Here Are Four Main Kinds Of Skip Hires In The UK:

MINI SKIPS:

These are one of the smallest skips available, usually in 2 or 3 cubic yard skip size. These are great for a less amount of waste, usually good for housing or gardening projects:

Cost Effective: Mini Skips Are Great If You Are Undertaking Small Domestic Jobs Such As Remodelling Your Kitchen/Bathroom Or Performing Quick Garden Clean-Ups. Instead Of Dumping All The Waste In Your Car To Dispose Of Waste Material Far Away, Save Some Cost By Hiring A Mini Skip To Help With The Process More Efficiently.

Convenience:  In The UK, Most Cities Are Bustling With A Large Number Of Residential Areas. Therefore, RoRo Skips Or Builders Cannot Conveniently Be Physically Placed On Your Own Land. Therefore, Mini Skips Can Allow You To Efficiently Pick Up Almost 2 To 3 Tonnes Of Waste Easily.

Popularity: These Are Widely Available Across The Whole Of The UK. Especially Popular For Domestic And Other Small Jobs.

MIDI SKIPS:

Are Widely Used For Old Kitchen Fitments And Bathrooms, In 4/5 Cubic Yard Skip Size. 

Often, People Make Use Of Midi Skips For Domestic And Landscaping Waste Materials.

Generally, This Skip Size Can Carry Approx. 45 Black Bags Of Garbage/Waste.

BUILDERS SKIPS:

These Are One Of The Most Popular Skip Types, In 6 or 8 Cubic Yards Size.

They Are Great For Commercial Use Where Concrete Items, Such As, Soil And Rubble Are Disposed.

Many Households Make Use Of Builder Skips For General Domestic Waste Material. Generally, This Skip Can Carry Almost 70 (Black) Bags Of Garbage/Waste.

MAXI SKIPS:

These Are Larger Than Builders Skip, Measuring 10 / 12 / 14 & 16 Cubic Yard In Size. 

Due To The Large Size, Maxi Skip Takes Up More Physical Space On Site And Offers A Much Larger Capacity.

These Are Great For Large, Bulky Debris And Waste Materials—Mainly Used At Construction And Commercial Sites.


Things To Consider when hiring a skip.

please choose the right size of skip for your job when hiring a skip, It's Important!

For instance, Hiring a Skip that's too Large or too small will you will have to incur more costs.

Where you place your Skip is also very important. Since Placing It On A Public Road, Including Grass Verges & Pavements, Requires A Permit From Your Local Council.

Always Best To Place The Skip On Private Land Like Your Own Driveway.

If You Require A Permit, Then Make Sure You Possess A Current Permit as a Permit Is Valid Only For A Short Period.

However, Hazardous Household Waste Like Asbestos, Fridges, Freezers, Air-Conditioning Units, Tyres, Electrical Appliances, Batteries, Fluorescent Light Tubes, Paints (Including Residues Inside Paint Cans), Solvents, Aerosols, Gas Canisters, Oil, Fuel And Other Automotive Fluids, Cannot Be Placed In A Skip.

Experience is the Key when Hiring from Us. 

Customer Service Is Of A Very High Standard And Our Prices Fair.

Range From Small To Large Open-Topped Containers Designed To Load Demolition And Construction Waste And Other Types Of Waste, Onto Lorries

When is it Common To Use Skips? When Cleaning Out Garages And Houses Etc., That Involve A Substantial Amount Of Material To Be Removed To A Landfill, Recycled, Disposed Of, Or Even Recovered In Some Other Way

The Usual Way Is To Pick Up The Waste And Deposit It With Special Carrying Vehicles.

Every Precaution Is Taken To Keep It Covered During Transportation.

We Can Also Deliver Supplies Required For Construction Work To The Site And The Same Skip Can Carry The Waste Away From The Construction Sit, For instance.

Sometimes, As a Crane, we Can Lift Our Skips, to become An Emergency Platform, To Rescue Workers. 

Hiring A Skip, When is it Needed?

Your houses are being cleared, or when furniture is removed or when renovating or decorating, for outdoor landscape gardening, waste, garden clearances and for a shed, greenhouse and conservatory demolition.

This Includes A Kitchen And Bathroom Refit, Home Decorating, Waste, Etc. A New Roof, Window Installation.

Replacement Plumbing, Or Heating And Electrical Waste Particles All Require The Hire Of A Skip To Remove Waste . 

DIY Projects, And When You Generate Plenty Of Construction Waste Like Wood, Use A Skip.

Hiring A Skip Will Make It Easier To Clean Up After The Work And Is A Lot Less Stressful.

How to Choose the Right Skip Hire Service.

At Alba Skip Hire We Provide You With A Quality Service Regarding Hiring Skips.

Know Your Needs And Requirements? Then We Can Help You Decide On The Size That You Need To Use.

Our Staff Are Highly Professional, Friendly, Courteous and Can Find Solutions When Faced With Problematic Situations When Hiring And Removing Your Skip.

Price Range Is Very Competitive and, Most Importantly, Very Transparent.

There Are No Hidden Costs Whatsoever.

We Practise Absolute Transparency With Our Customers & Strive For Exceptional Service.