Skip Hire near me in Kent

To find the best skip hire in Kent, check each business for:

• Positive customer reviews and ratings

• Transparent skip hire prices and payment terms, provided in writing

• Relevant licences, such as a Waste Carrier Licence and a Good Vehicle Operator's Licence

• Proof of public liability insurance

• Clear disposal and recycling practices

We recommend shortlisting three skip hire companies. Describe the waste you need to dispose of and where the skip will be placed, then compare written quotes on a like-for-like basis.

Skip hire in Kent typically costs between £75 and £450+ per week, depending on the size of the skip. Prices can rise to £800 per week for a 20- to 40-yard roll-on roll-off skip.

Estimated prices by skip size:

• 2- to 3-yard mini skip: £60 to £130+

• 4- to 5-yard skip: £100 to £250+

• 6- to 8-yard skip: £120 to £370+

• 10- to 12-yard skip: £180 to £440+

• 20- to 40-yard roll-on roll-off skip: £300 to £800+

You can learn more about skip hire costs in our guide, but it’s always worth getting quotes from at least three skip hire companies to compare prices and value for money.

Yes, if you’re placing the skip on a public road or pavement, you’ll need a council permit.

Skip permits typically cost between £15 and £60, depending on the local council.

If the skip is placed on private property, such as a driveway, you generally won’t need a permit. Many skip hire companies in Kent can arrange the necessary permit for you.

In terms of how long you can keep a skip for, short-term rentals are certainly a possibility for small clear-outs or events, although most providers offer weekly rates as standard.

If you choose to hire a skip for only a day, you might pay a higher fee on a per-day basis. For a single heavy load that is ready to go, grab hire can work out cheaper than a day’s skip hire, since the lorry loads and leaves in one visit.

When speaking to companies offering skip hire in Kent, check if they offer one-day hire or half-week options.

Yes, several additional charges may apply on top of the standard cost of skip hire in Kent .

These can include:

• Permit fees: £15 to £60

• Lockable skips: an additional £50 to £150+

• Overfilling or excess-weight charges (check the skip’s fill and weight limits)

• Hazardous waste charges

• Labour charges if help with loading is required

Charges vary between skip hire companies, so ask for a full cost breakdown when comparing local options.