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Average Skip hire cost in Balham

The average cost of Skip hire is £320. Costs alter based upon the materials and the firm chosen. The upper price range can be as high as £368.

Average price per Skip hire job in 2026

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£240

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£320

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£368

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Prices based on actual Skip hire costs for Balham, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Skip hire installation cost in Balham 2026

Labour cost £64
Waste removal £256
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Balham

Balham is a district in south London in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The settlement appears inside the Domesday Book as Belgeham. Bal signifies ‘rounded enclosure’ and ham a homestead, village or river enclosure. The region has been settled since Saxon times, and Balham Hill and Balham High Road follow the line of the Roman road Stane Street to Chichester.

Balham encompasses the A24 north of Tooting Bec and the roads coming off it. The southern area of Balham which is close to Tooting Bec features a block of 1930s Art Deco flats referred to as Du Cane Court. There's also the Heaver Estate which is in Tooting, which comprises substantial houses. It was constructed in the grounds of the old Bedford Hill House by nearby Victorian builder Alfred Heaver.

Balham lies among 4 south London commons, namely Clapham Common towards the north, Wandsworth Common towards the west, Tooting Graveney Common towards the south plus the connecting Tooting Bec to the east.

In the Second World War, on 14th October 1940, Balham tube station was badly damaged by air raids on London. Individuals sheltered in the tube station throughout the raids, however a bomb fell in the High Road and through the roof of the Underground station, bursting a water and gas mains and killing about 64 people. Ian McEwan describes the event in the novel ‘Atonement’, published in 2001.

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Central Waste Services LTD t/a SKIP IT

11 review(s)
Based: in Epsom, KT17 4JA

We are a reliable skip and waste collection company based in Epsom, Surrey. Please get in touch for any information you require.

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Based: in Norwich, NR10 3JU

Why Use Us Need a skip but don’t want to ring around or pay too much? Use our simple service to get the size and type of skip you need, when and where you need it. We’ll find you a range of prices so you can compare them and get the best deal....

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03 Mar

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London - SW4

Enquiry from: Leroy A

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30 yard roll on roll off skip

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28 Oct

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London - SW4

Enquiry from: Matthew R

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we require multiple 40 yard roll on roll of skips for a project. could you provide us with a cost for general waste / metal / wood etc etc what size skip do you require: extra large skip location: on ...

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22 Oct

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London - SW4

Enquiry from: Lara M

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We are a company carrying out a house clearance at this property. Require 10yd lockable skip, require permit aswell. 24/11/25 for 4/5 days.

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28 Jun

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London - SW11

Enquiry from: Mark M

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14/16 yard skip for say 4 days. we have off road had standing at the rear and easy access are you the property owner: owner of the property what size skip do you require: extra large skip location: ot...

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24 Jun

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London - SW11

Enquiry from: Ray C

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8 yard skip for timber mainly, perhaps old lawn mowers etc

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27 Feb

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London - SW4

Enquiry from: Michael M

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6 yard skip for bathroom refit, likely for 2 weeks. To be placed in off street car park

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10 Feb

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London - SW11

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8 yard skip. Warehouse clearing

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15 Jun

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London - SW11

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Mini skip for 25 rubble sacks worth of waste. Can be loaded in about 10 minutes.

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27 Jan

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I need a 6 yard skip for a gutting of a bathroom

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20 Jan

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London - SW12

Enquiry from: Kenneth M

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roll on roll off skip to clear house are you the property owner: owner of the property what size skip do you require: large skip location: on road how long do you require the skip for: less than 1 wee...

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19 Aug

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London - SW11

Enquiry from: Quentin G

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mini skip to dispose of small items in garage are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) what size skip do you require: small skip location: other how long do you require the skip for: 1 day...

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07 Aug

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London - SW4

Enquiry from: Andy M

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looking for a skip for a home renovation project, to hold; kitchen disposal (c.12 cupboard units), 5 internal doors, toilet and miscellaneous household items. have a driveway but entrance is just over...

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22 Mar

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London - SW11

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we are a residential complex who have collected a few items over the years which we need to dispose off and we intend to invite residents to take advantage of adding to it. the skip can be positioned ...

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15 Mar

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London - SW4

Enquiry from: Andy M

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looking for a 6 yard skip, for mainly soil removal from a small garden project (c.3 tonnes of soil max) as well as some excess general waste. concerned over feasability of where skip will go, have a d...

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24 Feb

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London - SW12

Enquiry from: Rob M

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8yd Skip Hire for 2 weeks

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23 Feb

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London - SW11

Enquiry from: Louis K

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Large skip for warehouse clear out on fr*** march

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12 Feb

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London - SW11

Enquiry from: Hiran G

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kitchen renovation, rubbish will have cabinets, stove, stone, etc.. are you the property owner: owner of the property what size skip do you require: extra large skip location: on driveway how long do ...

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30 Jan

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London - SW11

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rubbish clearance from garden and old sofa collecitoon are you the property owner: owner of the property what size skip do you require: medium skip location: on road how long do you require the skip ...

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21 Nov

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London - SW11

Enquiry from: Bria R

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old carpet and miscellaneous house items cardboard boxes etc. no electrical items. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) what size skip do you require: small skip location: on road how ...

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17 Oct

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London - SW12

Enquiry from: Elaine G

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a garden and house clearance are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) what size skip do you require: small skip location: other how long do you require the skip for: 1 day please call to ...

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FAQs

How much is a mini skip?

Are you about to do a small clean or clear out of your home or garden? Or perhaps you’re just interested in hiring a mini skip for other reasons. One thing you might just be worried about is the cost of hiring one. This is very common as there are tight controls over modern waste disposal methods and knowing the cost of a mini skip hire is definitely a step in the right direction. The small skips are best suited to domestic projects such as house or garden cleans or clearances where only a little waste is generated. And as such, knowing the sort of waste you need to be disposed, the mini skip can be very efficient and great value for money. They represent an affordable option to get rid of both waste and rubbish in or around the house. A mini skip can also be utilized as secondary skip for waste or rubbish that needs separate disposal from the other wastes like a plasterboard.

The mini skip hire cost can be very affordable depending on what you need to be disposed. Generally, with a well sorted waste, a mini bin can costs within the range of £150 to £200. Even more so with green waste as these are the most environmentally friendly waste or rubbish to dispose.

However, on the other hand, wastes that are harmful or hazardous to the environment like asbestos requires a special treatment and as such, are generally more expensive to have disposed. By going the extra mile to hire a professionally supplied mini skip, you can be rest assured that your waste will be properly taken care of and constitute no harm to both persons and the environment at large. To avoid spending much more than needed, try to figure out if your rubbish or waste is small enough for a mini skip before hire. Click here to learn more about skip prices.

How much is it to hire a skip?

If you’re considering a house move, garden work or building project, one of the most common questions that comes to mind is, how much it would cost to hire a skip?

It is widely known that a skip represents one of the best and most affordable ways to get rid of your unwanted rubbish or waste. However, the determination of the cost of a skip hire depends on a number of factors such as your location, the size of the required skip, the skip hire duration as well as the requirement or otherwise of a skip hire permit.

The most significant determinant of a skip hire cost is the size required. The most common skip sizes are 4 and 8 cubic yard and as expected, the larger skips come at more expensive prices than the smaller ones. This is due to the fact that it can contain a larger amount of unwanted waste or rubbish. Generally, the skip hire price includes the delivery, collection and disposal of the waste. The more the waste, the larger the size of skip to be hired, which means a lot more expenses to be made.

Another factor that determines the cost of a skip hire is the duration. The standard duration of a skip hire is 2 weeks (14 days), however, this period can be extended for just a small amount so far a due notice is provided. Location is also another great determinant and that works considering the number of other skip hire companies in the area.

Overall, a small sized skip costs within the range of £90 to £130 per week, whereas a large sized skip of up to 12 yards for the same amount of time jumps up considerably to a range of £250 to £440. Click here to learn more about skip prices.

Can you put glass in a skip?

This is a question that’s very common amongst individuals looking for the best way to get rid of glass and reasonably so. Glass is a very dangerous and hazardous item which requires sensible precautionary measures to your waste disposal activities. If you are looking to dispose a whole glass, you should first consider giving it away to a friend or family who might be able to put it to good use. However if you are still concerned whether you can put glass in a skip, the answer is yes. And in fact, it’s probably the best glass disposal option that’s currently available, as it goes a long way to ensure user’s safety in the broken glassware pieces handling process.

Upon successful completion of your building’s construction or renovation, there’s a high chance a lot of broken glasses would be scattered everywhere and in need of immediate disposal efforts. The longer you ignore the glasses lying around, the higher the possibility of the glasses harming you or the construction workers. As a result, it is vital to make sure that the construction or project site is clean and free of any glass-posed hazards. Hiring a skip is your best bet to get rid of these harmful and unwanted wastes from your environment.

Wheelies are often considered to remove glasses especially from construction sites. However, due to the bulkiness and sharpness of glasses, it is crucial to incorporate heavy disposal equipment that are good enough to cut through the rubbish on the site. In addition, it’s not advisable to dump your broken glass in recycling bins, as it poses great threat to the waste disposal team collecting the recyclables. If you’d ever need to put your glass in a skip, ensure to insert them in boxes or wrap them up with paper before removal to enhance user’s protection. Click here to learn more about skips.

Can you put paint in a skip?

There are a wide range of household rubbish and wastes you can put in a skip. But unfortunately though, paint cans and leftover paints isn’t one. Furthermore, not only is a liquid paint restricted from skips and landfills, but they are also banned by the council. Frustratingly, because it’s hazardous to the environment and blockages it can create in the pipe, pouring paint right down the drain is never an option as well. So what then is the best way to get rid of your leftover paint? Surprisingly, you have quite a number of options which we’ll share with you.

• Is the paint unused and unopen? For unopened paints, you can simply return them back to the seller either for an exchange or for a refund. Obviously, this will require a receipt and if unavailable, then you might want to consider the other options below.

• Is it just little paint leftover? Since it has been specifically banned from skips and it’s just a small amount of paint, you can get a bit creative with the disposal method. Simply get a cardboard or other papers, paint it with the remaining paint and dry it out. Once dried, you can then dispose the cardboard or paper alongside other permitted wastes in the skip.

• Is it a large amount of paint? For large amounts, you can contact some of your friends or family who might need it to get the paints off your hands. If you are unable to dispose any or all, there are online platforms like Freegle or Freecycle where there are people willing and ready to get leftover paints in large quantities.

• Is it unusable? If positive, then the giveaway option is completely neutralized. The best bet here is to leave your paint out to dry if it has gone past its usable days, then take it to a household waste recycling centre.

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