Prices and load sizes
Real starting prices, not vague ranges. We price by what actually goes in the van, we tell you the number before we start, and that is the number you pay.
Fastest way to a number
Photo, postcode, one line about access. We usually come back within the hour.
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Van load sizes
Everyone measures rubbish differently, which is why quotes are impossible to compare. Here is the same thing said four ways, with a starting price against each, so you can work out roughly where you sit before you even ring.
| Load | Roughly | Same as | Typical job | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single item | 1 item | One sofa or mattress | Kerbside collection | from£35 |
| Minimum load | 1 to 2 yd³ | Up to 10 bin bags | A small clear out | from£60 |
| Quarter load | 4 yd³ | 35 bin bags, or a midi skip | One small bedroom | from£120 |
| Half load | 8 yd³ | 70 bin bags, or a large builders skip | A single garage | from£200 |
| Three quarter load | 14 yd³ | Two builders skips | A one bedroom flat | from£280 |
| Full Luton load | 20 yd³ | Three builders skips | A double garage, or a two room clearance | from£360 |
What every price includes
Labour, all the carrying, loading, transport, transfer station fees and your waste transfer note. No VAT on top and no disposal charge bolted on at the end. There is no charge for us coming out to look, either.
Single items
Collected from wherever it is sitting, including upstairs. Kerbside is quickest and cheapest, so say where it is when you ask.
| Item | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| SofaTwo or three seater | Broken down on site if it will not fit through the door | from£45 |
| Corner or recliner sofa | Heavier and takes up more of the van because of the mechanism | from£65 |
| MattressSingle, double or king | Banned from several disposal routes, so it carries its own charge | from£35 |
| Fridge or freezer | Degassed at a licensed facility under WEEE rules | from£45 |
| American fridge freezer | Two person lift and a higher disposal charge | from£70 |
| Washing machine, cooker or dishwasher | Heavy, but no special disposal route needed | from£40 |
| Wardrobe or chest of drawers | Flat pack usually has to be broken down to get it out | from£40 |
| TV, monitor or small electricals | Covered by WEEE, recycled rather than landfilled | from£25 |
| CarpetPer room | Underlay and gripper included | from£30 |
Having two or three items collected together is always cheaper than booking them one at a time, because the van only makes one run.
Clearances and heavy waste
| Job | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Garage, shed or loft clearance | Includes dismantling and sweeping out | from£150 |
| One bedroom flat | Full clearance, broom swept, transfer note included | from£220 |
| Two to three bedroom house | Usually a full day, often more than one load | from£380 |
| Four bedroom or heavily loaded | Priced from photos, multiple loads | from£600 |
| Rubble, soil and hardcorePer tonne, not per load | The van hits its weight limit long before it looks full | from£120 |
| Man and vanPer hour, two hour minimum | Luton van, tail lift and a pair of hands | from£45 |
How that compares
Three ways of getting a sofa and a load of household rubbish out of your house, priced honestly.
| Option | What it actually involves | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Council bulky collection | Up to 10 items, kerbside only, you carry it out. Currently paused because of the strike. | £49.50 |
| Builders skip | Permit if it goes on the road, days of waiting, and you load every item yourself | around £250 |
| Us, half load | We carry it out from inside, load it, sweep up and go. Often the same day | from£200 |
The council is genuinely the cheapest option when it is running. It is not running. Here is what that means for you.
What changes the price
- Volume. How much of the van it fills. The main one for most jobs.
- Weight. Rubble, soil, concrete and tiles are charged by the tonne at the transfer station, so they price separately from bulky light waste.
- Access. Kerbside is quickest. Third floor with no lift is not.
- Special handling. Fridges and freezers need degassing. Mattresses and tyres carry their own disposal charges.
We factor all four in before we quote, which is why the number we give you is the number you pay.
Pricing questions
Are these prices fixed, or will they go up on the day?
They are starting prices, and the quote we give you before we arrive is fixed. Once you have sent a photo we come back with one number for your job and that is what you pay. If what we turn up to is genuinely bigger than the photo showed, we tell you before we load anything and you decide. Nothing gets added afterwards.
What makes a job cost more than the starting price?
Weight, access and special handling. A van of hedge cuttings and a van of broken concrete take up the same space and cost completely different amounts to tip. A sofa on the driveway is a different job to the same sofa in a third floor flat with no lift.
Does the price include the tip fees?
Yes. Labour, all the carrying, loading, transport, transfer station fees and your waste transfer note are all in the number. There is no separate disposal charge at the end.
Do you charge VAT on top?
No. The price we quote you is the price you pay.
Why is a fridge more than a wardrobe when it is smaller?
Because fridges, freezers and air conditioning units contain refrigerant gas and have to be degassed at a licensed facility under the WEEE regulations. That facility charges per unit. It is a real cost and we would rather show it than bury it in the total.
How do I get an accurate quote fastest?
A photo, a postcode, and one line about access. Photo tells us volume, postcode tells us the run, access tells us how long the carrying takes. Most quotes go back within the hour.
Want your actual number?
Send a photo and a postcode. Most quotes go back within the hour.