With spring finally here and some good weather to enjoy, a lot of people will be looking at home improvements. This can be a very busy period for skip providers like us. Expect to see more and more skips appearing on driveways near you. However, before you rush into booking, there are some things to think about. We want to have a look at that here so you don’t accidentally end up damaging the driveway. Then, if you want the best skip hire in Hartlepool and across Teesside, you can rely on us.

Putting a skip on your driveway is the most convenient option. It is generally better for all sides because it means it won’t be out on the road. This ensures it is safer for road users and neighbours. In addition, it saves you the cost of a permit. Plus, it reduces the chance that people will take the opportunity to put their rubbish in. However, the weight of a skip, especially when full, can cause problems.

Tarmac and resin drives

You need to be especially careful if you want to put a skip on a tarmac or resin driveway. They look fantastic, but can be vulnerable to indentations. Because skips are very heavy, especially when full, there is a real risk here. It is even higher with tarmac if there has been a hot spell with lots of sun; the material can start to soften in these conditions.

There are a couple of important things to think about here. Weight distribution is crucial. You want to ensure you don’t get any stress points with a higher chance of indentations. Think about skip delivery too; skip lorries may need to use stabilisers to ensure they don’t flip over. You might want to change where you place the skip so the stabilisers won’t press on a tarmac or resin drive.

One of the best things you can do to protect tarmac and resin driveways is to use wooden planks. You lay them and then place the skip on top. The planks will spread the weight more effectively, reducing the risk of indentations. If you are planning skip hire in Hartlepool or other parts of Teesside, make sure you take care if you have either of these kinds of drive.

Block paving

Another popular option for driveways is to use block paving. People love it for the versatility, kerb appeal, and durability.

If you are planning to hire a skip and put it on the driveway, you’ll be happy to learn that blocks don’t have a risk of indentations. However, there are a couple of potential issues. One is scratches and scrapes. They can happen when the skip is placed and collected. The bigger potential issue though is cracks. The weight of the skip could crack blocks. Again the stabilisers of the lorry could cause cracking too.

Wooden planks can be useful with block paving for the same reasons they work for resin and tarmac; they can spread out the weight more effectively to reduce the risk of cracks. If you are worried about scratches and scrapes, laying some thick cardboard can help.

Talk to us about skip hire in Hartlepool

It is definitely convenient to place a skip on your driveway. However, as you’ve read, you need to make sure it won’t cause damage. The last thing you’ll want is to have to spend money repairing or replacing the drive afterwards.

If you choose L&C, we’ll do everything we can to make sure you have the perfect experience. Our team have a huge amount of expertise when it comes to delivering and removing skips. As a result, we can provide the best solutions for any need. We can even make arrangements if there are obstacles like garden walls to deal with.

So, contact us if you want skip hire in Hartlepool or other parts of Teesside. Or, browse our website and see what sizes we have available. You can select the ideal one for your project and then book it. Make sure you have a look at the capacity and weight.