Replacing a worn-out fence is a job many Ormskirk homeowners tackle once a few panels have finally given up. The new fence is the easy part, but the old one leaves behind broken panels, rotten rails, gravel boards and, worst of all, the concrete footings holding the posts in. A skip keeps that lot off the lawn and out of the way, and our Ormskirk skip hire team can match a size to the run of fencing you are taking down.
What actually comes out of the ground
A fence looks like light waste until you reach the posts. Timber panels and rails break down and stack reasonably well, but concrete posts and the lumps of footing dug out around them are dense and heavy, and they are what governs the skip size. Even a modest run of fence can produce a fair weight of concrete once every post is out, so it pays to picture that before you start digging.
The right size for a boundary job
For most domestic fence replacements a smaller skip is plenty, and our 4 tonne midi skip hire suits a typical garden boundary comfortably. A long run, or a fence with a lot of concrete, may need a step up, and you can compare the options on our skip sizes page. We will help you judge it from the length of the boundary and how the posts were set.
Access along the boundary
Fences sit at the edge of a plot, often down a side passage or along a shared boundary, so the skip usually stands on the driveway or the road while you barrow the waste round. We will place it as close to the work as the access allows, and on a terrace with no drive we will sort the road licence so the skip can sit out front legally.
Clear the old fence with us
Let our Ormskirk team know the length of fence coming down and whether the posts are concrete or timber, on 01704 779345 or through the contact page, and we will get a skip to you for the job.
