A skip is not always the answer on a London job. Many streets need a council permit for one, there may be nowhere to put it, and a skip sits there filling up with other people's rubbish. We bring the van, our crew loads the waste, and the site is clear the same day.
What we take from sites
- mixed construction and demolition waste;
- bagged and loose rubble, brick, concrete and tiles;
- plasterboard, kept separate from other waste;
- timber, doors, frames and flooring;
- ceiling tiles, carpet tiles, partitioning and suspended ceiling grid from strip-outs;
- old kitchens, bathrooms, sanitaryware and radiators;
- packaging from deliveries: cardboard, plastic wrap and pallets.
Strip-out waste on commercial fit-outs
Fit-outs in occupied buildings have tight rules on noise, lifts and loading times. We work to your programme: a clear-out after each phase, an evening collection when the goods lift is free, or a final clear before handover. Before any strip-out of a building built before 2000, the client or principal contractor should have an asbestos survey. We don't handle asbestos; if suspect material turns up, work stops until a licensed contractor has dealt with it.
Why separate the waste
Mixed loads cost more to dispose of than separated ones, and some materials must be kept apart. Plasterboard in particular should not go in with general waste. A little sorting on site, such as rubble in one pile, plasterboard in another and everything else bagged, keeps the price down. Our guide to strip-out and fit-out waste has more.
Handover clean-up
At the end of a job we can clear the last of the waste, offcuts and packaging so the client gets a clean, empty space. Book it for the day before handover and it is one less thing to chase.
Questions about builders' waste
Is a van cheaper than a skip?
It depends on the job. For a single big load of heavy rubble, a skip can be cheaper. For mixed waste, awkward access, no space on the road, or waste that comes in stages, a loaded van is often better value because the labour is included and there is no permit or hire period.
Can you take soil and hardcore?
In bagged, manageable amounts, yes. For large volumes of soil from excavations, a grab lorry or muck-away firm is the right tool.
Do you take asbestos?
No. Asbestos must be removed and disposed of by licensed contractors. We don't collect anything that may contain it.