Did you know that the average cost to remodel a house can be up to $73,200? The price depends on the extent of the project, home size, and materials and appliances.
Yet, a cost that many forget to incorporate into their budget is waste containers. The waste container you choose and the price you pay will depend on the scope of the project.
Keep reading to learn how to find the right one for your home remodel or renovation.
Choosing the Right Sized Waste Containers
Waste containers can come in a variety of sizes and you’ll want to hire a skip hire that has the sizes you need. You can base your sizing needs on whether you are doing a single-room renovation, multi-room renovation, or house clearance.
If you are only doing a single-room renovation, like a kitchen or bathroom, a 4-yard or 6-yard skip will do the trick. Multi-room renovations require larger skips, usually 8-yard or 14-yard.
A house clearance is going to lead to the most waste materials. For these projects, you’re better off with a 16-yard or 20-yard skip. You can throw general waste, junk, and furniture in these skips.
What to Avoid Throwing in a Skip
When you rent a skip hire, you’ll have to follow some basic rules. Most of those rules involve what you can’t throw into a skip.
Simply speaking, you can throw household waste items in a skip that aren’t hazardous. Here’s a shortlist of what you should never put into a skip:
- Chemicals
- Freezers and fridges
- Paint and paint tins
- Petrol, diesel, and oil
- Computer screens and TVs
- Electronic and electrical equipment
Many are shocked that they are unable to throw freezers and refrigerators into a skip bin. This rule remains as these items contain dangerous substances.
Skips for Landscaping Projects
If your remodeling and renovation consist of projects on the exterior of the home, you can also rent a skip hire. Most companies make their skips available for landscaping projects as well as indoor projects.
Like an indoor project, the size of the skip you’ll need depends on the scope of the work. The best way to figure out a skip size for landscaping is by talking to a team member.
The same rules apply when you rent a skip hire for a landscaping project, you cannot place hazardous items inside them. Here’s what you can use a skip hire to dispose of:
- Rubble
- Wood
- Bricks
- Soil
- Green waste
- Foliage
Not sure if hiring a skip hire is right for your project? Read this article on the convincing benefits.
Ready to Start Renovating?
There are a lot of things to think about before you can officially start renovating the interior or exterior of your home. One thing you’ll for sure need is a waste container.
Waste containers come in different sizes and varieties so finding the right one will involve understanding your scope of work.
For additional articles on home projects and much more, check out the other posts on our blog.
