Skoup’s van removal service is a fast, cost-effective and hassle-free way to dispose of unwanted items and is often a cheaper alternative to a skip. But how much stuff can you actually fit into a van? 

Many of us when undertaking, what seems like a big clearance project, will opt for a skip because they have certain benefits, such as: 

  • They can be hired for extended periods 
  • They can be filled with heavier materials like rubble  

However, if you’re looking to clear out your loft, garage, garden or even having your kitchen refitted a van might be a cheaper and more efficient alternative to a skip. Here’s why: 

  • A van can remove most types of waste including furniture, mattresses, wooden cabinets, fixtures and fittings, bric-a-brac, garden waste, water-based paint cans and electrical waste. View our full list of accepted items. 
  • Our helpful drivers will load everything onto the van for you so there’s no need for heavy lifting. Due to COVID-19, we ask customers to leave items in an accessible area outside of their premises as we will not be entering homes/businesses during this time. We are also unable to guarantee a two-man crew therefor removal of some larger items may be restricted. 
  • Unwanted items can be collected and removed on the same day.  
  • Our quarter van service can be completed in as little as 15 minutes! 
  • Van prices start from just £75 and our full van collection could save you on average £89 compared to a 12-yard skip. 

If you think a van collection service is the best option for you, book your slot online. If you need a little more information on what size van is right for your clear out, keep reading. 

We’ve created a few common household and business scenarios to show you the right size collection and avoid any disappointment on the day. 

Quarter Van:

A quarter van collection is suitable for a whole host of smaller items or a few larger unwanted items. For example:

Sorting out the loft/ garage:
- 5 bags or boxes of bric-a-brac
- 5ft artificial Christmas trees (dismantled)
- Single bed frame and mattress*
- Old TV*
- A dismantled closet/ wardrobe

Tidying the garden:
- 5 sacks of garden waste (excluding soil)
- Electric lawnmower
- Round BBQ or small patio heater (excluding gas canisters)
- 5 ft real Christmas trees
- 4 garden chairs and a garden table

Clearing out your workspace:
- An old desk
- A broken swivel chair
- Computer monitor
- A box of wires for devices you no longer have
- 4 archive boxes of documents
- 2 pedestal drawers

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Half van:

A half van collection offers that extra space for those items you didn’t know you had. Once you start clearing out unwanted items, things quickly start piling up and you may need a little more van room if you’re looking to clear out multiple rooms. For example:

Sorting out the loft/garage:
- 5 large packing boxes of bric-a-brac.
- Scabby sofa – 2 seater
- 6ft artificial Christmas tree (dismantled)
- Double bed frame and mattress*
- Old TV*
- A dismantled closet/wardrobe
*for an additional charge

Tidying the garden:
- 5 sacks of garden waste (excluding soil)
- Full garden furniture set
- Electric lawnmower
- Broken bird house
- 6ft real Christmas tree
- Double BBQ or patio heater (excluding gas canisters)

Clearing out your workspace:
- Six person meeting table
- Eight office chairs
- 5 boxes of miscellaneous computer equipment
- 5 archive boxes of files
- Two years of waiting room magazines
- 4 pedestal drawers

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Full Van:

A full van collection offers the equivalent space of a 12-yard skip, perfect for the quick removal of old kitchen units or shop décor before a refit. Best of all items not suitable for a skip such as a cooker or a fridge can be taken away in a van. For example: 

Remodeling a kitchen:
- 5-6 kitchen wall cabinets
- 4-5 under counter cabinets
- Double Fridge freezer*
- Free standing cooker*
- Unwanted appliances 
- 10 sacks of off-cuts and general rubbish
- Kitchen work-top
*additional charge		  Moderate garden landscaping:
- Large garden shed (dismantled)
- Double BBQ or patio heater (excluding gas canisters)
- 15-20 garden waste sacks (excluding soil)
- Broken bird house
- Electric lawnmower
- 7ft real Christmas tree
- Child’s swing set
- Dismantled trampoline
- 4 garden chairs and a garden table		  Office or shop renovation:
- Four reception chairs
- Six person meeting table
- Six office chairs
- Three desks
- Three boxes of miscellaneous computer equipment
- Under counter fridge*
- 8 pedestal drawers
- 10 archive boxes of documents
*additional charges

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If at any point during the collection your items have filled the space booked, our helpful team will assist you in arranging a larger service, based on availability. Simply pay the difference.
If you booked a half/full van collection but your items only filled a quarter/half van or less then we will refund you the difference in price. Either way you always get the best deal with Skoup!
 
 

Don’t take our word for it

Oliver Cadore 22 Aug 2020

I am incredibly pleased with the service, the waste disposal professional turned up on time and was very friendly. In addition, the service provided is value for money.

Jeff Botterill 21 Aug 2020

Awesome job. A local & 2 other National companies quoted too high. Skoup made it easy to understand with their pricing and it was much cheaper. I was in the house but neither the dogs, kids or me heard them arrive, got an email from Skoup saying job done, took a look outside and all the rubbish was gone, every last piece. They are my first port of call now.

Alison Berry 21 Aug 2020

Absolutely amazing service, came when they said they would, took everything and left everything tidy. Can't recommend highly enough. So quick and efficient, would give 6 stars if I could!!

Joe McCarthy 13 Aug 2020

Great service for a good price. The collection was quick and simple to book, using the Skoup website. Ron, who collected our rubbish was helpful and friendly. He cleared the waste quickly, whilst being considerate of our property. I'd recommend this service to anyone.

Carol F 13 Aug 2020

It took me a good few days to collect together the items I wanted to get rid of, but it took Luke just half an hour to get it all into the van and leave everything clear and clean. Thank you very much Luke, would definitely call on Skoup again.

Ed Smythe 11 Aug 2020

Mitchell from Skoup was absolutely fantastic, and took the time to keep us informed as to when he would be arriving so we weren't kept waiting. The van was loaded extremely quickly and without any fuss, despite the hot weather. The area we were storing the waste was left tidy and clear. Will definitely be using again and will be actively recommending to others. Thanks!

Ibrahim Yahia 07 Aug 2020

I run a residential home home for mental health and we received a brilliant service from Skoup who picked up some excess rubbish and building debris from the property, Lewis was very quick, well mannered and easy to talk to, making the job go very easy.

Sarah D 28 Jul 2020

Easy to organise and book a slot for collection of the rubbish I had, I needed to change the date and this was also handled very smoothly by the lady I spoke to on the phone. On the day of the collection the van arrived as expected, the man who was dealing with the collection was extremely polite and loaded up the van very swiftly. All-in-all I couldn't be more impressed with the service. Would recommend and use again if I needed to.

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