What kind of prices am I looking at for skip hire in Holemoor?

Most customers in Holemoor pay somewhere between £165 and £400 for skip hire, depending on size. At the lower end, a 4-yard skip handles a modest clear-out; at the upper end, a 12-yard takes on heavy construction debris. A mid-size 6-yard skip often costs around £220 to £300 and is the most common choice for domestic projects. All prices include delivery, a standard hire period, collection and VAT. Should the skip need to be placed on a public road, a permit costing £110.50 is added and arranged for you. Call with a brief description of the job and receive a complete price within 90 seconds.

What skip dimensions would be appropriate for my project in Holemoor?

Before hiring a skip in Holemoor, consider both the volume and the weight of what you plan to dispose of. For light household rubbish and small garden waste, a 4-yard handles 30–40 bin bags. For bathroom strip-outs and smaller renovation jobs, a 6-yard at 50–60 bags is the practical choice. Kitchen refits, garage clearances and builders' waste generally fill an 8-yard (60–80 bags), which is the size most customers settle on. Larger clear-outs and multi-room projects need a 10 or 12-yard. Where the load is mainly heavy material, rubble, soil or concrete, go a size smaller than you'd otherwise choose, since weight limits are reached quickly with dense waste regardless of the skip's physical capacity.

Do you sort out the skip permit on my behalf in Holemoor?

In Holemoor, the rule is straightforward. A skip on a public road, pavement or grass verge needs a permit. A skip on a private driveway, front garden or off-street parking does not. If a permit is needed, Devon County Council sets the fee at £110.50 for 28 days, and applications usually require 5 working days' notice ahead of delivery. The permit process is normally handled when you book, so there is no need to apply separately to Devon County Council or manage the paperwork yourself. For locations where it is not obvious which category applies, raise it on the booking call before confirming a delivery date.

How long does a skip hire agreement run for in Holemoor?

Most skip bookings in Holemoor run for 7 to 14 days, covering the bulk of household clearances, garden projects and smaller trade jobs. Where the skip occupies a public road, the council permit lasts for 28 days and can usually be extended for a modest renewal fee if your schedule slips. Skips on a driveway or private plot are not subject to a permit expiry, so extended hire periods can be arranged when you book, particularly useful for longer refurbishment projects. Should you finish ahead of time, collection can be arranged quickly and typically arrives within 24 hours of your call. Trade accounts and site-based work can be set up on rolling hire terms; mention the expected duration when booking.

Are there things I'm not permitted to throw in a skip in Holemoor?

There are several items that UK law prohibits from skips, and the rules apply equally in Holemoor as anywhere else in Devon. Asbestos, batteries, fluorescent tubes, paint tins with residue, motor oil, cooking oil, fridges, freezers, air-conditioning units, WEEE equipment, tyres, gas canisters, medical waste, and plasterboard mixed with general waste all fall outside what a standard skip can accept. Pure plasterboard is a separate case and can usually go in a dedicated skip if flagged when booking. Your Devon council website will point you towards the nearest facility for items that need specialist disposal.

When can a skip be delivered in Holemoor?

A skip in Holemoor can usually be delivered next working day, and often same-day if the order is placed before 11am. Bookings in the EX postcodes follow the same pattern, though very busy weeks can stretch to 48 hours. Scheduled deliveries further ahead are available on request, useful for larger projects where multiple swaps are planned. Road-permit skips add roughly 5 working days to the soonest possible date, since the council permit application has to clear before placement. Private-property skips (driveway, front garden, off-street) have no such delay. Delivery windows are confirmed verbally on the booking call and by text the day before.

Are you able to collect my skip over the weekend in Holemoor?

Saturday is the routine weekend day for skip collections and deliveries in Holemoor, and slots are available in most weeks without issue. Sundays are offered less often and can attract a small surcharge depending on the postcode. The same pattern applies to drop-offs, so it is possible to arrange delivery and collection across the same weekend for shorter hire periods. Across South West, weekend slots fill up fast between March and September when home and garden projects are at their peak, making a week's advance booking advisable. Bank holiday weekends warrant even more lead time. Call to confirm what is available for your specific day and postcode.

What is the price of hiring a RoRo skip in Holemoor?

If you need a RoRo skip in Holemoor, sizes run from 20 yards up to 40 yards and are mainly used on construction sites, large commercial clearances and ongoing waste operations. Delivery is by hook-loader lorry, which requires firm, level hardstanding and an unobstructed approach. Pricing across Devon depends on which size you need, the type of waste and how long you need the container. Call 0333 038 9870 to arrange a quote.

Skip Hire in Holemoor from £100

Based in Holemoor and need a skip quickly? A 4-yard starts from £100, with next-day delivery available across South West in a range of sizes from 2-yard minis to large maxi and RoRo skips for commercial use. Call 0333 038 9870 for a no-deposit quote in under two minutes. A skip permit from Devon County Council costs £110.50 for 28 days if the skip sits on a public road.

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Skip sizes available in Holemoor

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2 Yard Skip·mini skip

From £60–£216

A mini skip, best for small garden clearances, DIY offcuts and one-room tidy-ups.
Holds roughly 20-30 bin bags or around 1-1.5 tonnes of mixed waste

4 Yard Skip·midi skip

From £100–£320

A midi skip, best for garden tidies, bathroom rip-outs and small renovation jobs.
Holds roughly 30-40 bin bags or around 2 tonnes of mixed waste

6 Yard Skip·builders skip

From £299–£360

The UK standard builders skip, best for kitchen renovations and small building jobs.
Holds roughly 50-60 bin bags or around 2.5-3 tonnes of mixed waste

8 Yard Skip illustration, large builders skip

8 Yard Skip·large builders skip

From £336–£444

A large builders skip, best for full home renovations and heavier construction waste.
Holds roughly 60-80 bin bags or around 3-4 tonnes of mixed waste

10 Yard Skip·maxi skip

From £180–£475

A maxi skip, best for house clearances and light commercial projects. Sized for bulky low-weight waste; not for soil or rubble.
Holds roughly 80-100 bin bags or around 4-5 tonnes of light waste

12 Yard Skip illustration, large maxi skip

12 Yard Skip·large maxi skip

From £412–£552

A large maxi skip, best for full house strip-outs and bulky low-weight waste. Not suitable for soil or rubble due to weight limits.
Holds roughly 100-120 bin bags or around 5-6 tonnes of light waste

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Phone us to book a skip in Holemoor and the whole thing takes around 90 seconds. Size, delivery slot, permit if you need one, and the full price are sorted in a single call. No forms, no chasing, no deposit.

Local delivery and permit details

Deliveries cover Holemoor in full, including residential streets, estates and edge-of-town properties. Next working day is the standard delivery window, though same-day slots are often available for bookings placed before 11am. Your delivery window is confirmed when you book.

What are the road permit rules in Holemoor?

Not every skip needs a permit. One is only required when the skip will occupy a public road, pavement or grass verge in Holemoor. Devon County Council sets the fee at £110.50 for 28 days. Private driveways and off-street parking are exempt. Allow 10 working days for the application, which we arrange on your behalf.

Apply for a skip permit in Holemoor (Devon County Council) ↗Devon County Council skip permit fees (official source) ↗

Road permit applications across Devon typically need at least 10 working days' notice.
Keep the load level with the top edge; overfilled skips may be refused at collection.
Some Devon councils require reflective cones and night lighting as part of permit conditions.
Hire periods of 7 to 14 days are standard; Devon County Council charges £87 for a renewal.

CouncilDevon County Council

Permit fee£110.50

Notice period10 working days

Duration28 days

Renewal£87 per extension

Skip hire in South West

Residential skip hire

Driveway and front-garden skips for Holemoor households. Common uses: kitchen or bathroom rip-outs, loft and garage clearances, garden waste and house moves. Priced from £100 for a 4-yard delivery. A 4 or 6-yard skip suits most home jobs, and no permit is needed when the skip stays on a private driveway.

Commercial skip hire

Commercial skip hire across Devon: offices, shops, restaurants and warehouses. Priced from £336 for an 8-yard skip. Account billing with scheduled swaps is standard for regular users. Most commercial jobs fit an 8 or 12-yard skip, with RoRo 20-40-yard containers for larger sites.

Builders skips

Heavy-duty skips for construction waste in Holemoor: bricks, soil, hardcore, plasterboard and mixed site waste. Priced from £412 for a 12-yard skip. Common sizes on building jobs are 8-yard and 12-yard; RoRo 20-40-yard for larger projects. Drop-door options are available for wheelbarrow access.

Wait-and-load

Wait-and-load works across South West where a static skip isn't possible: narrow streets, no driveway, or where a council permit isn't practical. The lorry waits on site while you load, then drives away with the waste in one visit.

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Phone-based booking for skips across Holemoor. Price, size and delivery window confirmed on the call, with no forms and no deposit.

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Phone-based booking for skips across Holemoor. Price, size and delivery window confirmed on the call, with no forms and no deposit.

0333 038 9870

What to expect when you hire a skip

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Step 01

Pick the right skip size

Tell us about the job when you call 0333 038 9870. Most Holemoor homes need a 4-yard or 6-yard; builders typically use 8-yard and 12-yard; RoRo for site clearances.

Step 02

Agree a delivery date

Pick your drop and pickup dates across Devon. Most bookings land next working day; same-day slots depend on route availability and usually need a morning call.

Step 03

Get a straight quote

Delivery, collection, hire period and any Devon County Council permit fee are all included in the price given at the time of booking. No surprises on the invoice.

Step 04

Confirm over the phone

Everything is confirmed in a single call. Delivery address, access notes and any permit requirements are sorted on the spot.

Step 05

Use the skip

You have 7 to 14 days to fill the skip during the hire period. Extensions are straightforward to arrange if the project takes longer than expected.

Step 06

Call for collection

When you have finished loading, give us a call. Collection from Holemoor is typically arranged within 24 hours of hearing from you.

A plain guide to skip hire in Devon

Across Devon, skip hire tends to cover three things: home renovation work, garden or house clearances, and trade or building projects. The size you need depends on the type of waste, access to the site, and the length of hire. Road permits are sorted on your behalf when the skip is booked onto a public road; no permit is required for a private driveway. Browse the sizes below or call to get a price in about 90 seconds.

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A skip on a residential street in Holemoor

Everything included with your skip hire

Local coverage

No national call centres here. Skips in Holemoor are booked through a Devon-based team, with local drivers and local transfer stations keeping turnaround times down and waste routing traceable.

Typical delivery windows

Across South West, most skip hire bookings are delivered next working day. Same-day delivery is often available when the call comes in before 11am, subject to route demand.

Transparent pricing

The phone quote covers everything: delivery, hire, collection and VAT. Where a skip needs to go on a public road, the Devon County Council permit cost is shown separately. Rarely any deposit needed.

Range of skip sizes

The standard range covers six sizes from 2 to 12-yard. Specialist requirements in South West, including RoRo 20 to 40-yard, drop-door and lockable skips, can be arranged on request for construction and commercial projects.

Licensed waste handling

Every skip booking comes with a valid waste carrier licence and waste transfer note, covering your legal duty of care. Collected waste is taken to a licensed transfer station in Devon.

Permits arranged for you

We handle the Devon County Council road permit application when you book, so you don't need to. No permit is needed if the skip is going on your own driveway.

Insurance as standard

Public liability cover of £1m or more comes as standard with every booking. Your duty-of-care waste transfer note is issued at the point of booking, without needing to ask.

How is skip waste handled across South West?

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Sorting at a licensed transfer station

Collected skips from Holemoor are transported to a licensed transfer station in or near Devon. Loads are tipped, sorted by material type (wood, metal, hardcore, plasterboard, plastics) and routed onward to specialist recyclers or reuse streams.

Compliance with waste regulations

Every Holemoor skip hire booking is covered by a valid waste carrier licence, registered with the Environment Agency. A waste transfer note is generated automatically at booking, meeting duty-of-care obligations set out in the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Recycling and landfill

Recoverable material is directed to UK recyclers: metal to smelters, wood to biomass, hardcore to aggregate. Only South West skip waste with no recovery potential goes to landfill. Nationally, around 90% of skip waste is recycled or recovered (WRAP UK, 2023).

Waste from Holemoor being sorted at a licensed transfer station

≈90%

of UK skip waste is recycled or recovered, according to industry data*

*WRAP UK, 2023.

Waste collected from Holemoor being processed at a recycling transfer station

How is skip waste managed in Devon?

Skip waste collected across Devon is taken to a licensed transfer station, sorted by material type, and sent on to UK specialist recyclers. Only non-recoverable residue reaches landfill. Waste transfer notes are issued automatically with every booking. Standard hire periods are 7 to 14 days, with extensions available on request.

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Skip placed on a residential street in Holemoor

A selection of recent work in Devon

Typical skip hire jobs in Holemoor run from single-skip DIY weekends (2 or 4-yard) to full home renovations (6 to 8-yard) and multi-skip trade sites (12-yard and RoRo). The mix across Devon shifts with housing stock, with terraced streets more likely to book wait-and-load.