Finding a Skip in Southampton
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by: Gareth Hoyle
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Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 Time: 12:54 PM
If you need a skip in Southampton there are quite a few companies who will provide one for you. For consumers this is good news because the level of competition means that prices for skip hire are good in the area. However, that said you have to be careful when hiring a skip to make sure that you get the right kind of skip. Simply going with the cheapest firm is rarely a good idea when you are hiring a skip.
Firms that offer skip hire in Southampton advertise in a variety of places. Look in the Yellow Pages, local newspapers and shop windows. However, you will find the most firms by keying the search term ‘skip Southampton’ into your favourite search engine. Most of the larger firms have their own websites.
What Is Included When You Hire a Skip in Southampton?
What is included when you hire a skip in Southampton varies from company to company. The best companies include delivery, pick up and VAT. However, some companies catch you out when they come to deliver the skip. They charge extra if access is difficult. It seems fair if they have to take the skip away and re-deliver it using a different lorry, but the best firms ask you about access issues to avoid this and send the right lorry and skip in the first place. Some materials need to be covered with netting before they can be removed, so be clear about what is going into the skip. That way the company will know whether a cover is needed. Also, check the weight limit allowed.
Comparing the Price of Hiring a Skip in Southampton
When comparing the price of hiring a skip in Southampton the key is to make sure that the quotes you are comparing are genuinely like for like. Make sure that all quotes are for the same size of skip, include delivery, pick up and VAT. It is possible to ask for a discount or to ask a company to match a competitor’s quote. The more skips you are hiring the easier it is to negotiate a better price.
About the Author
Waste Hampshire offers one of the best <a href="http://www.wastehampshire.co.uk/southampton-skip-hire/">skip Southampton</a> services in the area. They have 5 different sizes of skip available and accept a huge range of different waste materials.
