Two of the most popular waste disposal methods are Skip Hire and Grab Hire, however there are a number of differences between the two, including design and operation.
Skip Hire vs Grab Hire
When it comes to domestic and commercial construction projects, it’s important that preparation and planning is done and that includes organising an appropriate waste management solution to ensure your project runs smoothly from start to finish. Two of the most popular waste disposal methods are Skip Hire and Grab Hire, however there are a number of differences between the two, including design and operation.
In this helpful guide, we’ll be showing the differences between Skip Hire vs Grab Hire so you can order the right one for your residential or commercial needs. Whether you’re doing a house clearance or operating a large commercial building project, we will have the right waste management solution for you.
Skip Hire
Skips are designed to hold a large amount of general waste, from small 2 yard domestic skips to larger roll-on-roll-off skips. Skips can also be used to promote a clean and tidy site with minimal disruption. Once your waste has been placed in a skip, it will be neatly enclosed to ensure efficient, responsible waste management throughout your project.
Flexibility
Skips are available in a variety of different sizes in order to suit the needs of your project. If you’re planning on keeping a skip on the road rather than private property, regardless of its size, you’ll need a skip permit prior to its delivery. We can organise this for you, just check the box whilst placing your order.
Speed
It can be quite time consuming to fill a skip, as it requires a significant amount of manual labour – dependant of course on how much waste you have to dispose of and the size of your skip! However, skips can be held for as long as you need them, so you can take your time. However, do bear in mind that the longer you keep the skip, the higher the charge for the skip hire.
Cost
The cost of your skip hire will vary depending on size, location and how long you need it for, as well as whether you require a skip permit or not.
Capacity
Skips vary considerably in size, from or mini skips at 2 yards to RORO skips up to 40 yards, we are able to provide skips which will suit your projects needs.
It’s important to bear in mind that if you’re planning on keeping a skip on a pavement or public road, you will need a permit. This must be sorted prior to skip delivery and we can organise this for you.
We have a range of affordable, reliable skip hire services available, including:
- Domestic Skip Hire
- Commercial Skip Hire
- Roll-on-Roll-Off Skips
- Wait and Load Skip Service
- Asbestos Skips
- Aggregates in a Skip
With over 4,000 Skips available, all competitively priced and delivered quickly (often next-day), the Mick George Group are the premier Skip Hire company in the Anglia and East Midlands region.
Our skip sizes include 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16 yard skips as well as even bigger RORO skips so we have a size for every project!
In order to choose a size which is right for you, check out our handy skip size guide.
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Grab Hire
Grab lorries are self-loading machines and use a hydraulic arm and bucket in order to clear waste from hard-to-reach, inaccessible areas. By taking advantage of our grab hire services, you’ll be saving a considerable amount of time loading waste into a skip. Simply put your waste into waste bags and the grab lorry will do the rest.
Grab lorries are usually not used for domestic use, and should instead be used for commercial projects as they have a much larger capacity than a standard 6-yard skip, as well as being able to remove waste from areas that would otherwise be difficult to reach and access.
Grab lorries can also be highly cost-effective, especially when you have large amounts of waste to dispose of. Don’t waste lots of time and money hiring several skips and using lots of manual labour to load them up, make full use of our reliable grab hire service instead. There’s no need for a permit either, making it a more convenient choice for larger commercial projects.
Flexibility
Grab lorries are designed for loading excessive amounts of waste in a quick time-frame. The operator will use the grab arm to pick up and load the waste materials into the lorry.
Speed
Loading a grab lorry is relatively quick, taking only around 15-20 minutes to fully load a grab lorry with non-hazardous waste, it it’s all been sorted properly beforehand.
Cost
The price of grab hire lorries can vary based on load materials and volume of waste.
Capacity
Grab lorries can be filled with 16 tonnes of non-hazardous waste, equating to 12-15 cubic metres depending on the amount of waste you have and how bulky the materials are.
Order your Grab Hire todaySkip Hire and Grab Hire at The Mick George Group
We provide Waste management solutions of all sizes, and satisfying all waste material types; catering for any type of residential or commercial development; from landscaping renovations to home transformations to large scale commercial projects.
Our experts here at The Mick George Group will be able to best advise you on skip hire vs grab hire depending on the project you’re carrying out. We’re able to provide fast and efficient delivery on skips and grab hire, depending on size.
