Thinking about hiring a skip for your home extension? You’ve come to the right place. At Morley Skips, we know that adding extra space to your home can be an exciting undertaking; whether that’s an additional bedroom, a kitchen-dining room, or a full-width rear extension.
We also understand that extensions generate a surprising amount of waste; anything from dug-out soil from foundations, broken slabs, bricks, timber off-cuts, plasterboard, packaging and general clutter from the strip-out.
If you don’t plan how to handle it, waste can slow the project considerably and push your schedule way off course. This is where our services come in: fast delivery, reliable collections and the right container for every stage of your build, across Essex and Suffolk.
Below is a clear, practical guide, drawn from how we support homeowners every day, to help when it comes to hiring a skip for your home extension project.
Before the first wall comes down, create a roadmap of all the milestones that will create waste. Knowing what’s to come will help when it comes to hiring a skip for your home extension project.
To ensure you select the right size removal options, time container exchanges, and never have anyone waiting for an empty skip, you must:
At Morley Skips, we supply a full range of options to suit homes with driveways, tight streets and everything in between. If you’re unsure, tell us about your project and how to access your site, and we’ll recommend the best option for your timeline.
When hiring a skip for your home extension project, even a little preparation can avoid costly delays. A full list of placement requirements can be viewed here, but below are some of the essentials:
If you’re unsure about an item, please call 01621 815 287 before loading. We can arrange specialised skips and RORO containers for prohibited items, including asbestos and other hazardous waste.
You are fine to include: bricks, blocks, rubble, soil and stones, timber, metal, plastic, glass and cardboard.
Not allowed in a general skip:
Overloaded or unsafe skips can’t be lifted legally, and we will have to ask you to take out items before removal if the contents are past an approved level. If you think that you’ll need another container, ring us early and we’ll schedule an exchange. Our standard hire is 14 days, with extended time available if you need it. If you finish early, call, and we’ll collect as soon as we can.
Here are some tips on how to load safely and maximise space.
Level loads only: nothing higher than the top rim of the skip.
Heavy first: spread weight across the base with concrete, bricks and soil.
Break down bulky items: old units, doors, and frames take less space if reduced.
Don’t move the skip: once placed, leave it where it is; call us if it needs relocating.
Keep access clear: on collection or exchange day, please ensure that vehicles aren’t blocking the approach.
Most extensions follow the same schedule:
Groundworks: a quick fill of heavy waste. Consider grab hire for spoil and hardcore; it’s often faster and can be better value than several small skips.
General and building waste: a steadier flow of mixed waste. 8-10 yard skips will suit most builds, but choosing a 12-14 yard skips will suit most build projects, but leaves extra space for anything accounted for.
Final clear-up: a 6 yard skip or skip bag will usually tidy up the last bits of packaging and off-cuts.
All skips collected by Morley Skips are delivered to our dedicated waste transfer station. There, waste is inspected, passed through a trommel to remove fines, and hand-sorted on the picking line so that recoverable materials are diverted from landfill. This will help to keep your project’s environmental footprint lower, without adding any extra cost.
We understand that hiring a skip for your home extension project can come with its challenges. Project timescales can change, and should your dates move, we are happy to accommodate these alterations wherever possible (charges may apply). Simply discuss the project with our friendly team, and we’ll align deliveries and exchanges to coincide with your build programme.
In addition, you may want to consider:
At Morley Skips, we have more than 25 years’ of experience in supporting homeowners. We offer reliable delivery and collections, usually within 48 hours as well as transparent advice on permits, access and safe loading. Our business is also committed to sustainability, and we have a licensed in-house waste transfer and recycling station.
Plus, we offer a full range of waste management options, including skips of various sizes, skip bags, grab hire and even RORO containers. Our friendly, knowledgeable team will go above and beyond to recommend the best skip for your project.
For more information, please call one of our friendly team on 01621 815 287, email us on info@morleyskips.co.uk or book online here.
