It started as a simple weekend job.

Rip out the old kitchen. Clear the garage. Knock down that garden wall.

Two days. One skip. Job done.

Except the kitchen units were hiding another layer of tiles. The garage contained twice as much rubbish as expected. And the garden wall turned out to have rather more bricks in it than anyone imagined.

Suddenly, your weekend project has become something considerably bigger.

Sound familiar?

At Lostock Skip Hire, we see this sort of thing all the time. Jobs grow, plans change and the amount of waste rarely follows the original estimate.

The good news is that running out of skip space doesn’t have to mean stopping work.

The Problem With Weekend Projects

Most DIY jobs look straightforward before you start.

You’ve measured the room, bought the materials and worked out roughly how much rubbish you’ll have.

Then you start pulling things apart.

Behind the kitchen cupboards is another layer of plasterboard. Under the old patio is more hardcore than expected. And that innocent-looking shed turns out to contain twenty years of things nobody remembers putting there.

Before long, the skip you thought would be more than big enough is full.

And you’ve still got half the job left.

First Things First. Don’t Keep Piling It On.

We understand the temptation.

You’ve paid for the skip. There’s still rubbish to get rid of. Surely another few bits on top won’t hurt?

Unfortunately, that’s where problems start.

Skips need to be loaded safely, with waste contained within the sides. If you’ve built a mountain of rubbish above the skip, our driver may not be able to collect it.

It’s not about being difficult. It’s about transporting a heavy load safely on public roads.

If your skip is full, stop loading it and give us a call.

There’s usually a much better solution.

Option One: Arrange A Skip Exchange

If you’re halfway through a renovation and still generating waste, a skip exchange is often the most sensible option.

We collect your full skip and replace it with an empty one, allowing you to carry on working.

No need to stop the project while you work out what to do with the rubbish.

This is particularly useful for builders, landscapers and homeowners tackling larger jobs where waste builds up over several days.

And if you know you’re likely to need more than one skip, tell us when booking. We can help you plan the exchanges around your project.

Option Two: Another Skip

Sometimes you’ve simply underestimated the amount of waste.

It happens.

Perhaps you ordered a 4-yard skip and discovered the job was bigger than expected.

Rather than trying to squeeze everything into the original skip, we can help you arrange another suitable size.

And remember, bigger isn’t always better.

If you’re dealing with heavy materials such as soil, bricks or concrete, the weight of the waste matters just as much as the amount of space available.

Tell us what’s left to remove and we’ll help you choose the right option.

Option Three: Lostock Load & Go

This is where our Load & Go service can be particularly useful.

Imagine you’ve finished the renovation.

The skip has gone.

But you’re left with an old cupboard, a few bags of rubbish, some broken furniture and those awkward bits that didn’t quite fit.

Do you really need another skip?

Possibly not.

With Lostock Load & Go, our team arrives with our caged tipper, loads the remaining waste and takes it away.

No skip to fill.

No heavy lifting.

No second weekend spent trying to get everything to the tip.

Sometimes it’s the simplest way to finish the job properly.

Option Four: Our Skip Topper Service

We’ve also seen plenty of situations where customers have filled their skip a little too enthusiastically.

The waste is piled above the sides and the skip can’t be safely collected.

That’s exactly why we introduced our Skip Topper Service.

Our Load & Go team can attend with the caged tipper, remove the excess waste and bring the skip back within safe collection limits.

It saves customers having to unload the extra waste themselves and helps get the original skip ready for collection.

It’s a good example of how our services work together to solve a problem.

Don’t Forget About Collection

When a project runs over schedule, it’s easy to forget about the skip sitting outside.

At Lostock, our standard skip hire includes 15 days, giving most customers plenty of time to get the job done.

But if things are taking longer than expected, speak to us.

We’ll explain your options and help arrange collection or an exchange around the work.

And if you’ve finished earlier than expected, there’s no need to keep the skip for the full hire period.

Just let us know when it’s ready.

Sometimes The Best Plan Is To Expect The Unexpected

We’re not suggesting you should automatically order the biggest skip available.

Far from it.

But when you’re planning a renovation, house clearance or landscaping job, it’s worth remembering that waste has a habit of multiplying once you start work.

Think about what you’re removing.

Consider what’s hidden behind or underneath it.

And if you’re unsure, ask us.

We’ve helped customers with everything from small garage clearances to major building projects, and we can usually give you a good idea of what might be needed.

The Job Might Not Go To Plan. That’s Fine.

The kitchen might take another week.

The garage might contain twice as much rubbish as expected.

And that simple weekend project might turn into something rather more ambitious.

That’s part of DIY.

But dealing with the waste doesn’t need to become another problem.

Whether you need a skip exchange, another skip, a Load & Go collection or help with an overloaded skip, Lostock has options to keep things moving.

Just tell us what’s changed and we’ll help you work out the next step.

Because sometimes the job turns out bigger than expected.

That’s why we’re here.

Your Waste. Our Responsibility.

From the first skip to the final collection, we’re here to help you get the job finished and make sure the waste is dealt with properly.