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Skip Hire in Wigton

Do you need a skip and would like to price compare to get the best deal for you within Wigton? Then you've arrived at the right place and can easily assess prices from up to 4 skip hire companies in Wigton.

Skips are often necessary for removing waste for both household and commercial reasons. Any type of renovation or construction will leave mess, whether it's bricks, wooden beams old furniture. This is when a skip hire is useful as the waste shall be removed with absolutely no hassle.

On the subject of choosing a skip there are a few sizes to select from based on your requirements. When the skip has been filled you are able to make contact with the company to have the waste removed and then have the skip returned if needed.

If you need a skip, whether it's for a household or commercial reason, then make certain to review around four quotations from vetted and trustworthy companies in your area.

Average Skip hire cost in Wigton

The average cost of Skip hire is £320. Costs alter based upon the materials and the firm chosen. The upper price range can be as high as £368.

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Prices based on actual Skip hire costs for Wigton, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Skip hire installation cost in Wigton 2025

Labour cost £64
Waste removal £256

Skip hire searches in March 2025

Skip hire Projects in Wigton in February 2025

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Requests for quotations in Wigton in February 2025

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Requests for Skip hire quotations in Wigton in February 2025. 0% change from January 2025.

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Requests for Skip hire quotations in Cumbria in February 2025. 25% change from January 2025.

We noted 235 requests for property quotations in Wigton. Of these quotation requests the amount of skip hire quotations within Wigton was 2. Quotatis would have been able to match these consumers with as many as 4 suitable contractors who were available for work within Wigton at that time. Request a free property survey from trustworthy companies within Wigton.

Source: Numbers calculated based on the search volumes in major search engines

Skip hire searches in cities and towns near Wigton February 2025

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Wigton

Wigton is a market community in Cumbria, England. Historically in Cumberland, it lies simply outside the Lake District in the district of Allerdale. Wigton goes to the centre of the Solway Plain, in between the Caldbeck Fells as well as the Solway coastline. It is served by Wigton railway station on the Cumbrian Coast Line, as well as the A596 road to Workington. The community of Silloth-on-Solway exists twelve miles to the west, beyond Abbeytown. Wigton today is a flourishing market town, with livestock auctions being held on a regular basis at Hopes Auction Company. The primary company is Innovia Films. The community has its own secondary school, called The Nelson Thomlinson College, which is a well-performing detailed with close links to the Innovia factory. In 2004 the town was the first settlement in the United Kingdom to implement a time limit on teens under the age of 16. It remained in location for 2 weeks, and its purpose was to reduce the amount of vandalism in the town centre. It followed nightly vandalism projects, that included wrecked shop fronts, along with intimidation of elderly members of the neighborhood. The curfew drew in national attention, with the regional senior high school getting sees from firms such as Sky News. It had some result, with less vandalism occurring ever since.

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Skip hire pros in Wigton

Waste Management Systems Ltd t/a HIPPO

59 review(s)
Based: in Portsmouth, PO6 3EN

HIPPO’s mission is to be the UK’s leading rubbish clearance provider, delivering outstanding service, relied on and trusted by customers to put the environment at the forefront of what we do.

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Colin S., NG15
5

Waste | Skip Hire in Nottingham

Great service Skip pick-up was a day late but was no problem Will use them again

Simple Skip

226 review(s)
Based: in Norwich, NR10 3JU

Why Use Us Need a skip but don’t want to ring around or pay too much? Use our simple service to get the size and type of skip you need, when and where you need it. We’ll find you a range of prices so you can compare them and get the best deal....

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Fiona R., CW1
5

Waste | Skip Hire in Crewe

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Similar Customer Enquiries for Skip hire in Wigton

07 Feb

Waste | Skip Hire

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Stuart F

Start Date: Immediate

Skip hire. Could you email me the hire cost of ***d skip and also a 10yrd skip please, and number of days hire this would cover. The skip would be placed at the front of the property, not on the road....

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16 Jul

Waste | Skip Hire

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Yvonne W

Start Date: Immediate

Small/ medium skip for some rubble and wood and garden waste

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05 Jun

Waste | Skip Hire

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Stephen T

Start Date: Immediate

skip to put garden soil and plants in to clear for patio laying. are you the property owner: owner of the property what size skip do you require: small skip location: on driveway how long do you requi...

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06 May

Waste | Skip Hire

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Karen G

Start Date: Immediate

Need a skip to for clearing out house. Declutter.

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22 Apr

Waste | Skip Hire

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Timothy B

Start Date: Immediate

Good morning, We’re looking at hiring a skip to remove some soil from our garden. Could you provide a quote for a skip on ***-7th May if you have availability. Please quote for a 6yd and *** skip...

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16 Apr

Waste | Skip Hire

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Carl O

Start Date: Immediate

I'm wanting to hire a 6 yard skip to clear general garden rubble/waste

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03 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Jane A

Start Date: Immediate

Small or midi skip for general household waste

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27 Feb

Waste | Skip Hire

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Glenn J

Start Date: Immediate

8 years skip - need to clear some old furniture from the house - looking for a drop off on Fr*** March and pick up Mo*** March - do you have availability and a cost please?

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06 Oct

Waste | Skip Hire

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Alison W

Start Date: Immediate

urgently need a skip Tuesday 10/10. archway access

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05 Sep

Waste | Skip Hire

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Shannon G

Start Date: Immediate

clear out garage and attic are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) what size skip do you require: small skip location: on driveway how long do you require the skip for: 2-3 days please c...

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02 May

Waste | Skip Hire

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Charlotte B

Start Date: Immediate

skip for a day or two to remove soil for sunken trampoline are you the property owner: owner of the property what size skip do you require: medium skip location: on driveway how long do you require th...

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23 Feb

Waste | Skip Hire

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Gemma C

Start Date: Immediate

hello, i am looking for a quote on hiring a skip for a couple of days for garden waste, i am looking for a 3 yard skip. dates can be flexible, but ideally looking for hire around the 16th - 18th march...

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08 Jan

Waste | Skip Hire

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Debbie T

Start Date: Immediate

skip for old bathroom, units, sink etc are you the property owner: owner of the property what size skip do you require: medium skip location: on driveway how long do you require the skip for: 2-3 days...

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26 Jul

Waste | Skip Hire

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Ann B

Start Date: Immediate

We are having new carpets throughout our Bungalow so thinking of how to dispose the old carpet and underlays I Think a small skip would be suitable

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16 Jun

Waste | Skip Hire

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Steven R

Start Date: Immediate

garden and garage clearance .....rubble and wood mainly ...maybe some old garden tools etc. may be a 4 yard skip.

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15 May

Waste | Skip Hire

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Manel K

Start Date: Immediate

Looking for 10 yes skip and

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18 Dec

Waste | Skip Hire

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Robert L

Start Date: Immediate

disposal of a large amount of waste (rubble, wood etc) resulting from a substantial garden project. i have been asked to arrange for an 8 metre drop down front skip. are you the property owner: owner ...

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05 Dec

Waste | Skip Hire

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Stephen M

Start Date: Immediate

2yardskip for garden rubble are you the property owner: owner of the property what size skip do you require: small skip location: on driveway how long do you require the skip for: 1 day please call t...

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17 Jan

Waste | Skip Hire

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Sarah C

Start Date: Immediate

please can i get skip quote for building rubbish, plaster rubble etc. are you the property owner: owner of the property what size skip do you require: medium skip location: on driveway how long do you...

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15 Aug

Waste | Skip Hire

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Susan P

Start Date: Immediate

mixed rubbish cleaning house are you the property owner: relative of owner what size skip do you require: small skip location: on driveway how long do you require the skip for: less than 1 week please...

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FAQs

Can you put glass in a skip?

This is a question that’s very common amongst individuals looking for the best way to get rid of glass and reasonably so. Glass is a very dangerous and hazardous item which requires sensible precautionary measures to your waste disposal activities. If you are looking to dispose a whole glass, you should first consider giving it away to a friend or family who might be able to put it to good use. However if you are still concerned whether you can put glass in a skip, the answer is yes. And in fact, it’s probably the best glass disposal option that’s currently available, as it goes a long way to ensure user’s safety in the broken glassware pieces handling process.

Upon successful completion of your building’s construction or renovation, there’s a high chance a lot of broken glasses would be scattered everywhere and in need of immediate disposal efforts. The longer you ignore the glasses lying around, the higher the possibility of the glasses harming you or the construction workers. As a result, it is vital to make sure that the construction or project site is clean and free of any glass-posed hazards. Hiring a skip is your best bet to get rid of these harmful and unwanted wastes from your environment.

Wheelies are often considered to remove glasses especially from construction sites. However, due to the bulkiness and sharpness of glasses, it is crucial to incorporate heavy disposal equipment that are good enough to cut through the rubbish on the site. In addition, it’s not advisable to dump your broken glass in recycling bins, as it poses great threat to the waste disposal team collecting the recyclables. If you’d ever need to put your glass in a skip, ensure to insert them in boxes or wrap them up with paper before removal to enhance user’s protection. Click here to learn more about skips.

How much is it to hire a skip?

If you’re considering a house move, garden work or building project, one of the most common questions that comes to mind is, how much it would cost to hire a skip?

It is widely known that a skip represents one of the best and most affordable ways to get rid of your unwanted rubbish or waste. However, the determination of the cost of a skip hire depends on a number of factors such as your location, the size of the required skip, the skip hire duration as well as the requirement or otherwise of a skip hire permit.

The most significant determinant of a skip hire cost is the size required. The most common skip sizes are 4 and 8 cubic yard and as expected, the larger skips come at more expensive prices than the smaller ones. This is due to the fact that it can contain a larger amount of unwanted waste or rubbish. Generally, the skip hire price includes the delivery, collection and disposal of the waste. The more the waste, the larger the size of skip to be hired, which means a lot more expenses to be made.

Another factor that determines the cost of a skip hire is the duration. The standard duration of a skip hire is 2 weeks (14 days), however, this period can be extended for just a small amount so far a due notice is provided. Location is also another great determinant and that works considering the number of other skip hire companies in the area.

Overall, a small sized skip costs within the range of £90 to £130 per week, whereas a large sized skip of up to 12 yards for the same amount of time jumps up considerably to a range of £250 to £440. Click here to learn more about skip prices.

How big is a 4 yard skip?

Generally, 4-yard skips are basically designed for small clean or clear out projects or residential use. If you want to carry out a small renovation task or to clear out your home, you simply can not ignore the disposal of your unwanted waste. You’ll save yourself some time, money and potential accidents by hiring a 4-yard skip that will do the job effectively. We are all aware how time consuming it is making several trips to the local waste disposal centre.

When talking about the size of a 4-yard skip, it runs beyond its capacity. Skips of small sizes can be easily accommodated in not too large spaces which can be in the garden or driveway which saves you the stress and money of having to acquire skip hire permits.

If you’d like to know the the size of a 4 yard skip in metres, we’ve got you fully covered for both imperial and metric! The answer is provided below:

Imperial - Width 4’3, Height 3’2

Metric - Width 1.29m, Height 0.972m

It is, however, important to take note that when hiring a skip the measurement might be a bit tricky. The ‘4 yard’ term implies the capacity of the skip and not the length. The actual length of a 4 yard skip is only 6 feet or 2 yards. As a result, before you hire a skip, there’s the need to be clear as to the measurement you’re looking for. Otherwise, you might end up hiring the wrong skip and having to get another. Not good for your pocket, right? Well, that’s why we’ve provided this answer to help you in the best possible way! Click here to learn more about skips.

What can you put in a skip?

A skip is a very convenient and great means of disposing the unwanted waste and rubbish in your home. When you kick start your home or garden clear out or clean, you’d discover you have a wide range of wastes to get rid of. However before the commencement of such a task, it is essential to understand that there are particular wastes that are not allowed to be put inside a skip for several reasons by the relevant authorities. There are a handful of regulations that determines what goes into a skip and what cannot. And somewhat interestingly, this may differ depending on the skip company you recruit.

With the presence of an array of skip hire companies in the market today, there are several that can allow almost all types of wastes in the skip. However, some of the most common wastes that can be placed inside a skip includes the following:

• Broken furniture pieces

• Plastics ( because they can be easily recycled)

• Solidified paints

• Furnishings and non electrical fittingd

• Uncontaminated soil

• Cardboard and plastic packaging items

• Metal

• Branches and leaves

• Bricks, wood and rubble

It is advisable to ask your skip hire company what you can put in the skip and what you’re not allowed to put in the skip before moving forward. The guidelines can vary from a company to the other and as a result, there is the need to conduct a proper consultation with a skip hire company to help erase or confirm the fears you might have about your unwanted waste or rubbish. This is to ensure the company selected perfectly matches your proper waste disposal needs. When you’re able to select a reliable skip hire company, all your unwanted waste disposal worries would be completely obliterated. Click here to learn more about skips.

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