6-Yard Builders Skip Hire

The classic builders skip. Standard for most construction and renovation projects.

Average Hire Rate

£229

average hire price

Based on 50 price points. All prices ex-VAT.

What are 6-Yard Builders Skip?

The 6-yard builders skip is the classic, standard skip you see on building sites across the UK. It holds around 60-70 bin bags and is the go-to choice for most construction and renovation projects.

Size Guide

  • Capacity: ~6 cubic yards (roughly 60-70 bin bags)
  • Dimensions: approx. 3.0m long × 1.5m wide × 1.2m high
  • Weight limit: typically 1-2 tonnes (less for heavy waste like soil)
  • Council permit required if placed on public road

Typical Uses

  • House renovation
  • Extension projects
  • Large garden clearance
  • Commercial fit-outs
  • Roof replacement waste
  • General construction waste

Hire Considerations

  • The UK standard — every skip company offers this size
  • Will need a permit if not on your driveway (£20-65 depending on council)
  • Watch the weight limit with heavy materials like soil and rubble
  • Typical hire: 1-14 days, around £200-350

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Ace Skip Hire logo
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Ace Skip Hire is a family-run skip hire company based in Gerrards Cross, serving Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hampshire,...

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AQ Skip Hire is a Belfast-based skip hire and waste disposal company serving domestic and commercial customers across...

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A B Waste Disposal Ltd logo
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A B Waste Disposal Ltd is Mansfield's largest skip hire and waste management company, offering a range of skip sizes...

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Abbey Skip Hire Ltd is a Manchester-based skip hire and waste management company established in 2011, serving...

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A.R. Richards Ltd

Market Drayton

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A.R. Richards Ltd is a family-run waste management and skip hire company established in 1980, based near Market Drayton...

Abbott Skip Hire Ltd is a Bristol-based skip hire company offering domestic and commercial skip hire services,...

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A1 Sandwell Skips Ltd logo
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A1 Sandwell Skips Ltd is a skip hire company based in Smethwick, serving residential and commercial customers...

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A2Z Skip Hire

Stockport

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A2Z Skip Hire is a family-run skip hire business based in Reddish, Stockport, operating since 1990. They offer a range...

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1st Call Skips, part of Pennys Group Ltd, is a skip hire company founded in 1960 serving Somerset, Wiltshire, Bath, and...

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MJ Church (Warmley Depot) is a skip hire company offering a range of skip sizes from 4 to 12 yards, suitable for...

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Batesy Skip Hire Ltd provides skip hire and waste management services across Belfast and the Greater Belfast Area,...

Ace Bates Skip Hire logo
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Batesy Skip Hire Ltd is a Belfast-based skip hire and waste management company offering over 600 skips and containers...