If you’re looking to hire a skip, chances are you’ll already be aware of the job at hand, and will have a good idea of how long you’ll be needing your skip hire.
But as we all know, no job ever goes completely according to plan and schedules can easily overrun on large renovation projects, or other jobs that produce a lot of excess materials.
If you’ve placed your skip outside your house or on private land, you may be asking yourself if there’s a time limit on how long you’re able to leave the skip where it is, while you catch up on the task at hand. Well, the team at A&R Skips are here to answer your questions. So keep reading to learn more.
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Is there a time limit on how long you can have a skip?
Well, yes and no. This is because several factors determine precisely how long you’ll be able to keep a skip outside your property.
But the best way to gauge how long you’ll be able to keep skip hire on your property is by adhering to your skip permit.
Skip permits
When you first hire a skip, if you’ll be placing the skip on the road, you’ll also need to arrange your skip permit (sometimes referred to as a ‘skip licence’, though that’s not completely accurate.) This is a document which determines how long you’ll be able to keep your skip before it needs to be collected by your company of choice. The same is true if you hire more than one skip.If, however, you plan to place the skip on your private property, a skip permit won’t be needed.
A seven-day skip hire permit is pretty standard, with most materials having been cleared from a building site or other kind of job within a week. Having said that, it’s not always the case, as we discussed above, and skips may need to be left in place for longer than this for everything to be completed. A skip company could offer longer skip-hire permits than these, though (more on that below).
*As a trusted skip operator, at A&R Skips, we offer a valid permit service for our customers, meaning you won’t need to contact the local council yourself. So let us take care of the annoying part of hiring a skip, so you don’t have to. Get in touch today to learn more!
Can you extend a skip permit?
In most scenarios, if a job runs over the allotted seven-day period, skip-hire users can extend their skip permit by contacting their skip-hire company which will then extend the permit on their behalf, making all the necessary arrangements.
This is as long as the extended time doesn’t become excessive, though, and doesn’t hinder the skip hire company’s ability to serve its other clients. If you exceed the time outlined in your second extension, the skip hire company may need to collect the skip and empty it, so they can pass it along to the next customer in need.
It is also essential that the skip be kept in a clean and tidy condition if it will be used for long durations. So be sure to treat your skip in such a way that it does not overflow or pose a threat to nearby residents. You may also wish to use traffic cones as clear markers.
If you believe you will need the services of a skip for an extended period of time, you should speak with an experienced and reliable skip hire company in advance and explain the situation, so they can offer their advice and let you know precisely how long you’ll be able to keep one of their skips.
Looking for cheap skip hire in Wigan? A&R Skips is the team for you
With years of experience offering affordable and reliable skip hire in Wigan and the surrounding areas, A&R Skips is always on hand to fulfil your skip needs.
Whether you’re in need of commercial skip hire for a professional job, or domestic skip hire for simply clearing the clutter, we’ll be able to help.
Plus, with multiple skip sizes to choose from, we’ll always have the correct skip for your needs, no matter how much you need to dispose of. House clearances, garden projects, even large parties – we’ve done it all.
And don’t forget about our skip permit service which allows you to purchase a skip permit directly through our website, while we take care of all the legwork for you. At A&R Skips, you can pick up a skip permit that will last a full 28 days, giving you all the time in the world to complete your important work without needing to rush.
So take a look at our skip hire options here, or reach out to the A&R Skips team for more information.
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