Choosing the right skip size is the single biggest decision when you hire a skip. Too small and you’re paying for a second one; too big and you’ve paid for space you didn’t use. Here’s how we help Interscan customers get it right first time.
Our skip range at a glance
We offer eight sizes, from compact mini skips to large roll-on containers:
- 2-yard mini (from £180) — around 15–20 bin bags. Small bathrooms, single-room clear-outs and DIY jobs.
- 4-yard midi (from £200) — 30–40 bags. Kitchen refits and modest garden clearances.
- 6-yard builders (from £265) — 50–60 bags. Our most popular skip for renovations and heavy waste.
- 8-yard maxi (from £290) — 60–80 bags. Larger building projects and bulky waste.
- 10 to 16-yard (from £320) — for high volumes of light, bulky material such as furniture and shop or office fit-outs.
Match the skip to the job
As a rule of thumb, pick the size that comfortably holds your waste with a little room to spare — never load above the rim (more on that below). For a single room, a 2 or 4-yard skip is usually plenty. For a full renovation with rubble, a 6 or 8-yard builders skip is the safe choice.
Heavy waste changes everything
Soil, brick, concrete and tiles are dense and heavy. For safety and legal weight limits, heavy waste should go in our smaller skips (2 to 8-yard). The 10 to 16-yard skips are designed for light, bulky waste — putting rubble in them can make them too heavy to lift. If in doubt, tell us what you’re throwing away and we’ll advise.
Still not sure?
Give us a call on 03333 558 841 and describe the job — we’ll recommend a size in a minute. You can then book online for next-day delivery when you order by 11am.