Most people think that a skip hire is the easy part. After all, you make a phone call, a skip turns up, you fill it, it disappears; job done.
However, in reality there are a still quite a few things that separate a smooth project from one that becomes far more frustrating than it needs to be. After more than 25 years serving customers across Essex and Suffolk, the Morley Skips team have seen skips loaded brilliantly, skips loaded creatively; as well as the occasional skip that left us scratching our heads. So, we thought we’d share a few skip hire tips that could make your next project that little bit easier.
A strange thing often happens whenever a skip arrives. It doesn’t matter which size you’ve ordered, your first thought is usually: That looks smaller than I expected. Then you start filling it and a few hours later that very same skip somehow contains a shed, half a tree, bags of soil, an old workbench and enough timber to build a small extension!
Many of our customers worry that they’ve ordered something too small, only to find that they still have room left at the end of the project. This is why we always recommend checking with the team beforehand as we’re happy to advise on size; rather than trying to second-guess capacities yourself.
Waste Has a Habit of Multiplying
Every project starts with good intentions and you may think that you’re only replacing a few cupboards, or perhaps you’re just removing one broken section of fencing. Then when the project actually gets underway you suddenly find damp issues hidden behind walls or discover items that should have been thrown away years ago. By this point you decide that whilst you’re at it, you might as well tackle that other job you’ve been putting off.
The reason that skip hire is a great option is because you then have the room for projects to grow without creating piles of rubbish around your property. With Morley Skips you also have options; including skip exchange, which helps when your DIY weekend turns into a DIY week.
Few things attract attention quite like a newly delivered skip and the moment that it arrives, people become curious. Sometimes it’s genuine interest but it can also occasionally be somebody wondering whether they can quietly squeeze a bag of rubbish into it whilst you’re not looking.
At Morley Skips we’ve noticed that unwanted use of skips is becoming more common, particularly on busy roads and publicly accessible sites; which is why we’re seeing increasing demand for skips with doors and locking options.
For commercial projects, longer-term hires and skips positioned in highly visible locations, securing the container can prevent a lot of frustration later on. After all, you’ve paid for the space and it should be available when you need it.
Many people focus on where the skip will fit but fewer people think about where the waste is coming from. A skip positioned neatly in one corner of a driveway may look ideal; until somebody has carried twenty wheelbarrows of rubble across the garden.
Something that we’ve noticed over the years is that when waste goes directly into a skip instead of gathering into the corners of a garden, people spend less time moving materials around and access routes stay clearer; the difference can be surprisingly noticeable. At Morley Skips we don’t see a skip as just a waste container, it’s often the very thing that keeps a project organised from beginning to end.
Over the years we’ve found that the most effective skip placements are usually those that minimise effort rather than maximise appearance. Before your delivery day, spend a few minutes thinking about how materials will move from the work area to the skip (your future self will thank you).
No matter how carefully a project is planned, British weather likes to have its say and a perfectly dry pile of waste can become considerably heavier after several days of rain. Loose materials can also blow around during windy conditions and mud has a remarkable ability to find its way everywhere.
If your project is likely to last more than a few days, it’s worth thinking about weather protection. Not because it will stop the rain but because it will stop the rain making an already messy job even messier.
Every project has a moment (usually mid-way through) when the area that’s being cleared looks half-done and the waste is piling up in the skip; little bits of debris left trailing between the two. That’s right about when the doubts kick in and you think maybe a tip run would have been better. We are admittedly biased but we can assure you that this is very rarely the case. We actually arrange most of our last-minute skip hires right around this point; when the car is a mess and customers are on their 4th or 5th run with no end in sight.
The good news is: when you choose a skip you can dramatically reduce the time spent dealing with waste. It won’t be long before your project reaches a turning point, where the mess starts to disappear and the finished result begins to take shape. It’s at this point that the garden or renovation is finally starting to look like the vision that you had at the beginning.
People often think that they’re hiring a skip to get rid of rubbish, but they’re not; in fact, they’re hiring a skip to make space for what’s coming next. Whether that’s a finished kitchen, a new patio, a refurbished office or simply a property that feels more organised; the skip is just one of the tools that helps to make it happen.
Why Choose Morley Skips For Skip Hire?
For more than 25 years, Morley Skips has supported domestic and commercial projects across Essex and Suffolk. We provide a wide range of skip sizes, skip bags and Roll On Roll Off containers, along with practical advice from a team that understands how to make clear-outs run smoothly.
Whether you’re looking for guidance on sizing, delivery locations or securing a skip against unwanted use, we’re always happy to help. Call Morley Skips on 01621 815 287 to discuss your project or book your skip here.
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