8-Yard Builders Skip Hire

What are 8-Yard Builders Skip?

An 8-yard builders skip is a large skip popular with tradespeople and bigger renovation projects. Holds roughly 80-90 bin bags — significantly more than the standard 6-yard without being as large as a maxi skip.

Size Guide

• Capacity: ~8 cubic yards (roughly 80-90 bin bags)
• Dimensions: approx. 3.6m long × 1.7m wide × 1.2m high
• Weight limit: typically 2-3 tonnes
• Council permit required if on public road

Typical Uses

• Major home renovations
• Multiple-room clearances
• Commercial refurbishment
• Large-scale garden work
• Light demolition

Hire Considerations

• Check your driveway can handle the size and weight
• Popular with builders doing larger jobs
• Not much more expensive than a 6-yard for significantly more capacity
• Typical hire: 1-14 days, around £250-400