Check the position first.
In England, a skip placed on a public road needs a permit from the relevant council. You or the skip hire company may need to apply, depending on the council’s rules.
Do not assume a quote request includes permission. Tell the operator whether you are considering a private drive, private land or a road position.
Leave time for the council’s process.
Permit conditions and lead times differ between councils. Ask which party handles the application and whether lighting, cones or markings are required.
A provider should confirm the position and any permission before delivery. This demo cannot apply for a permit or promise that one will be granted.
Describe the access.
Mention narrow approaches, parked vehicles, overhead obstacles, slopes and the surface where the skip would stand. The delivery vehicle needs its own working space.
These are planning prompts, not measurements or a site assessment. A real operator checks the vehicle, positioning and safe access for the individual address.
Confirm before the work starts.
Keep the agreed delivery, hire period, materials, loading limits and collection arrangements together. If anything changes, check with the operator before changing the load or placement.
External evidence: GOV.UK skip licence guidance (opens in a new tab), checked 4 November 2026. This page describes England. Council conditions vary.