Grab Hire in Barnstaple
Grab hire is a fast, efficient alternative to skip hire for removing large quantities of soil, rubble, hardcore and green waste. A grab lorry uses a hydraulic arm to load waste directly from your site — no manual loading required. Compare grab hire companies across South West.
Grab Hire Prices in Barnstaple
Grab hire in Barnstaple typically costs £200-£350 per load, which is equivalent to 3-4 builders skips worth of material. A grab lorry can carry 12-16 tonnes per load. The price usually includes the lorry, driver and disposal. Compared to hiring multiple skips, a grab lorry is often cheaper and much faster — a full load takes 20-30 minutes to collect versus waiting days for skip swaps. Companies in Barnstaple can usually attend within 1-2 days of booking.
When to Choose Grab Hire Over a Skip
Choose grab hire when you have a large amount of loose material like soil, rubble, sand or garden waste. It is ideal when you cannot place a skip on your property (the grab arm can reach over walls and fences). It is faster than a skip for big clearances — no waiting for the skip to be collected. It is also better for heavy materials that would make a skip overweight. The main limitation is that the grab lorry needs to park within reach of the waste, typically within 6 metres.
Skip Hire Companies in Barnstaple
Mr Tipper rubbish collection
Open10 Hillside View, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe EX34 0BD, UK
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Tuckers Tipper
Open85 Slade Valley Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 8LE, UK
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Fresh Start Garden & House Clearance Services
OpenUnit 12, Coxleigh Barton, Shirwell, Barnstaple EX31 4JL, UK
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Greenaways Waste & Recycling
OpenLittle Stowford Transfer Station, Hore Down Gate, Ilfracombe EX34 8PH, UK
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A39 Skip Hire Ltd
OpenDinscot, Waste Transfer Site, Bude EX23 9HP, UK
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James's House and Waste Clearance
Open74 Ethelwynne Brown Cl, Bideford EX39 4RH, UK
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Skips & Stones skip hire
OpenTorridge Hill, Bideford EX39 2AZ, UK
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Devon Skip Hire
Open73 Riverside Ct, Bideford EX39 2RY, UK
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SMJ Barnstaple Skip Hire
OpenButchers Row, Barnstaple EX31 1BW, UK
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Eddie Pollit Grab Hire Ltd
OpenUnit 3C Clovelly Rd, Bideford EX39 3HN, UK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does grab hire cost in Barnstaple?
Grab hire in Barnstaple costs £200-£350 per load (12-16 tonnes). This is often cheaper than hiring 3-4 builders skips for the same amount of material.
How close does the lorry need to be?
The grab arm reaches about 6 metres. The lorry needs to park on a road or hard surface within that distance of your waste.