No matter the size of construction projects, they all generate waste that needs removing, whether from a domestic, commercial or industrial site. It is important that all waste materials, including muck away, are dealt with appropriately and legally. At Tunnell Grab Services, our aggregate suppliers provide grab hire and skip hire services, making it easy and efficient for muck away and site clearing in Woking, Godalming, Guildford, Cranleigh and the South East. Both have their benefits, and this page explains the key differences and best applications of each service.
Although skips and grab lorries are both effective methods of waste management, they differ significantly in design and operation. Skips are open-topped containers that we deliver to and collect from a location of your choice, which you can view on our gallery.
Grab hire lorries, on the other hand, are self-loading machines that use a hydraulic arm to pick up waste and collect it in the vehicle. We then take it away in a same-day waste removal.
While often used for larger construction projects, grab vehicles are also a convenient option for many home renovation, extension or landscaping jobs in Godalming, Woking and the South East.
Tunnell Grab Services offers 2 different-sized grab lorries to ensure every job is completed efficiently. We have 8-wheel grab lorries for larger access jobs and also 6-wheelers for tight areas where larger vehicles may not be able to access. As a 6-wheeler has one fewer axle and a shorter wheelbase, it makes access easier in tighter spaces.
A considerable advantage of grab hire is the minimal amount of manual labour involved. You pile up your waste materials, and we grab them directly from your site, saving customers time and manpower because there’s no need to lift rubbish into a skip or wait for collection.
Our grab services include:
Because our vehicles have telescopic arms, we can even collect waste over walls, hedges and fences. If working on a job that requires aggregates, we deliver supplies in grab trucks before using them for waste removal.
Grab hire is an efficient and cost-effective alternative to skips, with our trained contractors quickly loading materials and taking them away immediately. Because of this, our services do not require permits.
It is important to note that our trucks are only for the removal of bulk inert and general waste. For the disposal of hazardous materials in Cranleigh, Surrey and the South East, such as asbestos, solvents and electrical equipment, please contact us directly.
Long-term DIY projects often benefit from skip hire because they provide a space to dispose of waste as the job goes on. Loading a skip is a manual process which can be time-consuming, but they offer a level of safety and ease of work for domestic projects.
Skip hire also requires a place to put the skip, where it won’t be inconvenient while it is there. If it can’t be placed on private land, you will need relevant permits and parking suspensions, which Tunnell Grab Services Ltd can obtain for you.
We provide 4-12 yard skips to suit the needs of all customers in Godalming, Woking, Guildford, Cranleigh and the South East.
We are always happy to discuss individual needs and offer expert advice on the best solutions for your site.
As part of our grab services, Tunnell Grab Services can provide professional bulk aggregate haulage services. We source the highest-quality materials from across the United Kingdom and deliver nationwide, ensuring we supply the best materials for the project, no matter where the job is located.
Tunnell Grab Services also offers other grab hire services, such as flatbed and standard haulage. Please call direct for more information.
