One of the simplest ways to keep any project on track is hiring a skip but mistakes can be made if you hire one that’s too small. If it is too small you will require a second skip. Too large and you will be renting more space than necessary. Although they may vary slightly by provider, this gives you a pretty good idea of what to expect when booking skip sizes with examples from the real world.
Mini skip (2–3 yard)
Waste amount is medium which is suitable for small clear-outs and light decluttering.
Ok for: 1 bedroom declutter, light building jobs, a few large items.
An example: emptying a shed, cutting back overgrowth on a small plot of land or getting rid of some cabinets (without worktops and tiles).
When it comes to a “clean up” and not full DIY renovation, that is really all you need. For Swansea Skip Hire, visit //pendragonskiphire.co.uk/swansea-skip-hire/
Midi skip (4–5 yard)
Good for medium DIY jobs.
Ideal for: bathroom refits, small kitchen upgrades or general house waste.
A genuine example: ripping out some old tiles and a bath, toilet, plasterboard in your bathroom. If you are taking back your bathroom fully to the walls then a 4–5 yard skip will generally be adequate.
Builders skip (6–8 yard)
Best choice for renovations.
Best for: kitchen rip-outs, bigger bathroom refits, flooring removal and generic builders waste.
Finally, if you are having your kitchen ripped out including units, worktops and tiles along with the old floor then that is generally considered to fit a 6 yard skip . Remove any large plaster pieces, knock down a wall or two, do some ceiling replacement and you could fill up your first skip quickly – particularly if it contains quite heavy items such as rubble and tiles.
Large skip (10–12 yard)
Good for large but lightweight rubbish or major clear-outs.
Suited for: excessive amounts of packaging, timber and old furniture or a house clear out.
Example - clutter of a garden with many branches, hedge cuttings and general green waste can be taken in a 10–12 yard skip but they are typically light materials. Of course, if you are excavating soil or getting rid of paving slabs as well then it’s possible that due to the weight limits a smaller skip would be more appropriate.
A quick note on heavy waste
Dirt, debris and cement is heavy; so are tiles and plaster. Most skip companies would suggest the smaller sizes of these due to weight restrictions. If you know this before booking, and your project is heavy in “hard” waste tell the skip hire company.
