Skip hire in
Houghton Le Spring
4 firms listed · 1 verified trading · postcodes DH4 · Tyne & Wear
Skip hire companies in Houghton Le Spring
Biffa Waste Management Houghton le SpringVerified 2026
Quarry Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4AU
Purvis Skip Hire
Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5BG
Purvis Skip Hire is a skip hire company serving Houghton Le Spring and the wider Tyne & Wear area.
Main Skip Hire
Estate Houses, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6HB
S I T A Ltd
Catherine Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7BG
Skip hire prices in Houghton Le Spring
| Skip size | Capacity | Typical price in Houghton Le Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Mini skip | 2–3 yd³ | £70 – £150 |
| Midi skip | 4–5 yd³ | £100 – £220 |
| Builder's skip | 6–8 yd³ | £150 – £300 |
| Large skip | 10–12 yd³ | £250 – £440 |
Typical prices paid in the UK, 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 Houghton Le Spring 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 Houghton Le Spring
Mini skip hire in Houghton Le Spring (2–3 yards)
£70–£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 Houghton Le Spring (midi)
£100–£220. A domestic favourite; some Houghton Le Spring 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 Houghton Le Spring
£150–£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 Houghton Le Spring (large)
£250–£440. 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 Houghton Le Spring
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.
By postcode district
Hiring a skip in Houghton Le Spring: what to know
Prices in Houghton Le Spring 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 Houghton Le Spring?
Typical prices in Houghton Le Spring (the UK): mini skip £70–£150, midi £100–£220, builder's skip £150–£300, large £250–£440, including delivery, collection and VAT. Compare two or three local quotes — prices vary between firms.
Do I need a permit for a skip in Houghton Le Spring?
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 Houghton Le Spring?
4 skip hire companies are listed for Houghton Le Spring, 1 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 Houghton Le Spring?
A 4 yard midi skip (£100–£220 in Houghton Le Spring) covers a bathroom or small clearout; a 6–8 yard builder's skip (£150–£300) covers a full room, kitchen rip-out or garden job; a 12 yard skip (£250–£440) suits house clearances and light bulky waste. Bigger 14–40 yard roll-on roll-off skips are quoted per job.