Turning that unused loft into a bright, practical space, such as an office, gym or extra bedroom, is an exciting way to add value and functionality to your home. But with every loft conversion comes a long to-do list, and one of the most important tasks is arranging a skip to keep the project running smoothly.
It’s only when you start clearing your loft that you realise how much clutter has been stored away over the years. Old boxes, forgotten Christmas trees, and odds and ends soon pile up, and that’s before the building work even begins. Once the conversion is underway, you’ll also be dealing with roof tiles, timbers, plasterboard, bricks and general debris. A skip ensures that all of this waste is dealt with efficiently, keeping your project safe and on track.
Convenient Waste Disposal: With scaffolding in place, a chute can connect the loft directly to the skip, making it easy to move debris straight to ground level without the hassle of navigating ladders or stairs.
Improved Safety: Having a central collection point for all waste reduces clutter around the house and minimises trip hazards.
Environmentally-Friendly: At Morley Skips, we make sure that your waste is handled responsibly. Everything that can be recycled is processed through our dedicated waste transfer station, helping to keep landfill to a minimum.
Hiring a skip for your loft conversion couldn’t be simpler. With Morley Skips, everything is handled in just five straightforward steps:
For a loft conversion project, the following skips sizes are likely to be suitable, but please contact us to confirm!
Size: 1.29m wide x 2.3m long x 1.45m high
Capacity: 3m3 (about 30 to 40 bin bags)
6 Yard Skip (please note that this is the largest size that can be placed on a public road)
Size: 1.52m wide x 2.6m long x 1.22m high
Capacity: 4.6m3 (about 50 to 60 bin bags)
8 Yard Skip (please note that this is the largest size skip that can be used solely for hardcore)
Size: 1.78m wide x 3.70m long x 1.68m high
Capacity: 9.18m3 (about 60-70 bin bags)
The standard duration of skip hire here at Morley Skips is 14 days. That will usually give you enough time for all the waste from the loft conversion to be gathered and deposited. If you need the skip for longer, we can arrange to extend your hire for an extra cost. And if you finish with your skip early, we can usually collect it before the 14-day period expires.
Timing is often critical with a loft conversion, and you don’t want waste piling up on-site whilst you wait. At Morley Skips, we understand the importance of prompt delivery, which is why we aim to have your skip delivered to you within 48 hours of booking. In many cases, we can even provide next-day delivery, helping you to keep your project on schedule and hassle-free.
If you’re planning to put your skip on a public road, you’ll require a permit from your local council. We can help you arrange this for an additional cost.
When you hire a skip from Morley Skips, you’ll always know exactly what you’re paying for. We’re upfront about costs from the start, with no hidden extras sneaking onto your invoice. The final price of your skip hire for a loft conversion will depend on a few key factors:
Size: Larger skips naturally cost more to hire, so choosing the right size for your project is important.
Length Of Hire: Our standard hire period is 14 days, which is usually more than enough for a loft conversion. If you need longer, we can extend your hire for a small additional weekly charge.
Type Of Waste: Most loft conversion waste is straightforward, but if hazardous materials are involved, a different kind of disposal is required and you will need a specialised skip.
Permit: If you don’t have room on your property for a skip, local councils will allow you to place a container that’s 6-Yards or smaller on roads. You’ll need to get a permit first, which will be an additional cost (this cost is set by your local authority).
To get the most out of your loft conversion project, it’s best to have your skip in place before the work begins. Our skips are delivered by lorry, so the drop-off point needs to be accessible and free from obstacles. A little preparation goes a long way and taking care of these details ensures a smooth end-to-end process.
Before delivery, please make sure that:
Waste items that it’s OK to put in your skip include:
Under no circumstances should any of the following be put in your skip; you will have to arrange for these to be disposed of separately:
We’ve been providing reliable skip hire services to customers across Essex and Suffolk for almost 30 years. Before you embark on your loft conversion project, get in touch with us. We make booking a skip easy, will deliver within 48 hours or less wherever possible, and will recycle or dispose of all waste responsibly in line with all relevant waste regulations.
