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Chelmsford

14 firms listed · 7 verified trading · postcodes #VALUE!–SS13 · Essex

Skip hire companies in Chelmsford

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Skip hire prices in Chelmsford

Skip sizeCapacityTypical price in Chelmsford
Mini skip2–3 yd³£75 – £150
Midi skip4–5 yd³£110 – £220
Builder's skip6–8 yd³£160 – £300
Large skip10–12 yd³£250 – £430

Typical prices paid in the East of England, including delivery, collection, disposal and VAT. A council permit (£15–£60) applies if the skip sits on a public road. Last reviewed July 2026 — see the full price guide.

Cheap skip hire in Chelmsford usually means a local independent, the right size skip first time, and keeping it off the road so no permit fee applies. Get two or three of the firms above to quote — like-for-like, same size, same hire length — or let them come to you.

Skip sizes in Chelmsford

Mini skip hire in Chelmsford (2–3 yards)

£75–£150. Sometimes sold as a 2-tonne skip. Fits on most driveways and takes roughly 20–35 bin bags — right for a small bathroom refit or garden tidy. Full details on this size.

4 yard skip hire in Chelmsford (midi)

£110–£220. A domestic favourite; some Chelmsford firms list it as a 4-tonne or midi skip. Takes about 30–40 bin bags — a bathroom, small kitchen or decluttering a couple of rooms. Full details on this size.

6–8 yard builder's skip hire in Chelmsford

£160–£300. The standard builder's skip. Handles a full kitchen rip-out, a room renovation including some rubble, or serious garden landscaping. If in doubt between two sizes, take this one — a second skip costs far more than the next size up. Full details on this size.

10–12 yard skip hire in Chelmsford (large)

£250–£430. For house clearances and bulky-but-light waste (furniture, wood, packaging). Most firms won't take heavy rubble or soil in a 12 yard skip — weight limits apply. Full details on this size.

14–40 yard RoRo skip hire in Chelmsford

14, 16, 20 and 40 yard roll-on roll-off containers are for commercial sites and full strip-outs, priced per job. The larger firms listed above quote these on request — mention access and what's going in. Full RoRo guide.

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Hiring a skip in Chelmsford: what to know

Prices in Chelmsford depend on skip size, hire length and where the skip will sit. A 4-yard midi covers a bathroom refit; a 6–8 yard builder's skip covers a full room or garden landscaping. If the skip goes on the road instead of a driveway, the council charges a permit fee — the skip firm normally arranges it. Check what's allowed in a skip before you book, then call two or three firms above for like-for-like quotes.

Common questions

How much does skip hire cost in Chelmsford?

Typical prices in Chelmsford (the East of England): mini skip £75–£150, midi £110–£220, builder's skip £160–£300, large £250–£430, including delivery, collection and VAT. Compare two or three local quotes — prices vary between firms.

Do I need a permit for a skip in Chelmsford?

Only if the skip sits on a public road or pavement — the council charges a permit fee (typically £15–£60), which your skip company will normally arrange. On a private driveway no permit is needed.

Who delivers skips in Chelmsford?

14 skip hire companies are listed for Chelmsford, 7 verified as currently trading. Local independents are often cheaper than national brokers because there's no middleman fee.

What size skip do I need in Chelmsford?

A 4 yard midi skip (£110–£220 in Chelmsford) covers a bathroom or small clearout; a 6–8 yard builder's skip (£160–£300) covers a full room, kitchen rip-out or garden job; a 12 yard skip (£250–£430) suits house clearances and light bulky waste. Bigger 14–40 yard roll-on roll-off skips are quoted per job.

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