Skip Hire Crowthorne

There are many reasons you might be looking for skip hire Crowthorne. It could be that you are moving house and getting rid of a host of old furniture, you might be refurbishing a room or getting an extension, or perhaps you have moved somewhere new and they left a load of things behind. No matter the reason, when you have large, bulky items to get rid of, a skip hire is the perfect answer. It means you will no longer have to keep trekking to and from the tip and can concentrate on the task at hand without having to worry.

Why hire a skip?

It is more cost effective – When you hire a skip you don’t need to keep paying for fuel to take you to and from the tip, instead you just pay one upfront cost. It is much easier to budget for this and you know what you are spending right from the off.

It saves you time – Let’s face it, when you are clearing out an area you want to focus on the task at hand. The last thing you want is to be going back and forth all day to take your waste to a waste disposal facility. With a skip you can just dump your items out the front of the building and not have to worry about it.

It is better for the environment – Skip hire ensures that minimal waste ends up going to landfill and is much better for the environment. It is also a great way to prevent fly tipping and a lot of what ends up in skips ends up being recycled, being much more resourceful for the planet.

It is safer – When you are clearing out a space it can mean there are piles of rubbish everywhere. Whether this is large bulky items like old wardrobes and drawers or parts of drywall, these can soon get in the way and cause a health hazard. You don’t want to be falling over items and getting injured after all! To avoid this, hiring a skip means everything is kept out of the way and is much safer for all involved.

What can I put into a skip?

There are many items you can put into a skip, but if you have never used a waste management service such as a skip before, you might wonder what types of waste can be put in them. With a range of skip sizes from a mini skip to a larger one, consider what you are getting rid of before deciding on the best one of your and ensure it can fit in the items you wish to dispose of. Here are some of the things you can put into a skip:

General Waste & Rubbish

Most general waste & rubbish from your house or office can be placed into a skip. This includes paper, packets, packaging and more.

Commercial & Business Waste

Non hazardous business waste, paper & cardboard can all be added to a skip and it’s a very economical and environmentally friendly way to dispose of these items. Make sure there aren’t hazardous items placed in the skip that could cause harm or a fire to start.

Garden Rubbish

Soil, plant material & garden waste can all be added to a skip, making it a great option to get rid of items when you are re-doing your outside space.

Rubble & Construction Waste

Standard waste building materials & bagged Plasterboard can all be placed into a skip to be got rid of safely and securely, with minimum time and hassle involved.

If you need to get rid of other items such as fridges, ovens and electrical appliances, it’s best to speak to us beforehand so we can advise you of the best and safest way to do this.

Finding the right skip for you

There are so many skips out there that you are sure to find the perfect one for your job. With a range of skip sizes, from a builders skip to a mini skip, you are sure to find just what you’re looking for. Our reliable skip service has everything you could need.

Get in touch with us today at J and J Franks skip hire to find out more about the range of skip options we have for hire and to have us answer any questions you might have. Our friendly and experienced team are on hand to help you with any queries and to find out more about your project. We can be reached on our website and via phone or email.

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What our customers are saying

Im not one to make a post, but just had to say JJ Franks from beginning to end was a really smooth service and the delivery driver was amazingly courteous, and helpful. Well done JJ Franks and congrats on a great service.

Justin Price | Google

Extremely efficient service at delivery and collection. Driver expertly negotiated a tricky entrance and drop off with great skill and courtesy!

Steve Taylor | Google

Skip arrived when expected . The driver was very careful and considerate when placing the skip onto my driveway and was collected at my convenience. Will definitely be hiring a skip again!

Lydia White | Google

Great to work with, friendly staff on hand to help. An overall reliable service!

Atlas Bulk | Google

Great communication, deliveries and pickups were always on time and they sorted out a load of grief I was getting from the Council about skip placement too. Brilliant.

Chris Randall | Google

Fantastic service, would definitely use them again.

H Coughlin | Google

Efficient, prompt and the best price.

James Poke | Google