Grab Lorry Hire
An eight-wheel grab lorry and trained operator, taking up to 16 tonnes in a single load.
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Quick Skips · Dorset Grab Hire
Grab Hire in Dorset
Eight-wheel grab lorries for muck away, site clearance and aggregate delivery across Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne and the rest of east Dorset. Family-run by Quick Skips since 1993.
4.6 out of 5 on Google, from 119 reviews- Up to 16 tonnes a load
- Licensed waste carrier
- Short-notice bookings
Grab hire services in Dorset
Muck Away
Soil, clay, hardcore and rubble lifted off site by grab lorry and taken away for recycling.
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Aggregate Delivery
Sand, topsoil and other aggregates delivered loose by grab lorry, in small loads or in bulk.
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Heavy waste gone in one visit, with nothing left on the road
A grab lorry loads itself. The operator parks beside your pile, reaches over with a hydraulic grab and lifts the lot into the back, up to 16 tonnes at a time.
That makes grab hire the quickest way to shift soil, clay, hardcore and rubble from a building or landscaping job. There is no skip to fill by hand, no container left outside for a fortnight, and no skip licence to arrange with the council.
Quick Skips has been moving Dorset’s waste since 1993. The grab lorries run from our yard in Corfe Mullen, near Wimborne, and the same family is still behind the business more than 30 years on.
- Up to 16 tonnes a load
- Licensed waste carrier
- Family run since 1993
- Over 70% recycled
- Tracked fleet
- Saturday deliveries
Who we work for
Grab hire for homes, trades and sites
One phone call covers a single load from a driveway or a programme of collections from a live site.
Homeowners
Dug out a driveway or levelled the garden? We load soil, rubble and green waste from the roadside, so you are not left filling a skip by hand.
Domestic grab hireBuilders and trades
Muck away for groundworkers, landscapers and driveway installers, with aggregates delivered by the same lorries when you need material brought in.
Muck awaySites and contracts
Trade accounts for small and large contracts, subject to a credit check, with repeat collections planned around your programme.
Commercial grab hireOne grab load carries about as much as two builder’s skips
Our eight-wheel lorries take up to 16 tonnes at a time, typically twice the capacity of a conventional skip.
Grab lorry hire
Simple booking
How grab hire works
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Tell us about the job
Call, WhatsApp or request a callback. We need your postcode, what the waste is and roughly how much there is.
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Get your quote
We price the job on the material, the tonnage and where you are, then agree a day for the lorry to come.
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Pile it within reach
Keep the waste loose, in one heap on your own land, near where the lorry can park and clear of overhead cables.
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We load and go
The operator lifts everything with the grab and takes it away for sorting and recycling. Nothing is left behind.
Grab hire or skip hire?
Grab lorry or skip: which do you need?
Both have their place. As a rule, a grab lorry wins when the waste is heavy, there is a lot of it and it is ready to go. A skip suits waste that builds up over days or weeks.
| Comparison | Grab lorry | Skip |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Up to 16 tonnes in one load | Around 8 tonnes for a conventional builder’s skip |
| Loading | Lifted by the lorry’s own hydraulic grab | Loaded by hand or wheelbarrow |
| Time on site | Arrives, loads and leaves in one visit | Stays until it is full and collected |
| Permits | No skip licence, as nothing stands on the road | Council licence needed if it sits on the highway |
| Space needed | Room for the lorry to pull up beside the pile | A driveway or kerbside space for the container |
| Best for | Soil, clay, rubble and other heavy waste in bulk | Mixed or lighter waste that builds up over time |
Need a skip or a grab bag instead? Quick Skips supplies both through quickskips.co.uk.
Quick Skips in numbers
- 30+ Years established
- 16t Maximum load per lorry
- 70%+ Of waste recycled
- 4.6 Out of 5 on Google, from 119 reviews
Load and recycling figures as published by Quick Skips. Google rating checked on 8 October 2026.
Our lorries at work
The Quick Skips grab lorry fleet
Real photos of our own lorries. No stock pictures.
Customer feedback
What customers say about Quick Skips
A first-time customer who found the phone was answered quickly, the delivery and collection both happened when they were promised, and the price was competitive.
Describes Quick Skips as a very reliable, genuinely family-run business that puts its customers first, and fully recommends it.
Praised the polite office staff and a friendly, professional driver who turned up on time, and plans to use the company again.
Summarised from customer reviews of Quick Skips published on quickskips.co.uk. They are paraphrased, not quoted word for word.
Areas we cover
Grab hire across Bournemouth, Poole and east Dorset
Our yard is at Cogdean Industrial Estate in Corfe Mullen, a couple of miles from Wimborne. From there the grab lorries cover the whole conurbation, the east Dorset towns and villages, and the Hampshire border around Ringwood and New Milton.
- Grab hire in Bournemouth
- Grab hire in Poole
- Grab hire in Christchurch
- Grab hire in Wimborne
- Grab hire in Ferndown
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- Grab hire in Wareham
- Grab hire in Blandford Forum
Grab hire across east Dorset
Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne and beyond
Dorset grab hire
Grab hire questions, answered
The things people ask us most before booking a grab lorry. There are more on the grab hire FAQs page.
What is grab hire?
Grab hire is waste removal using a lorry that loads itself. A grab lorry carries a hydraulic arm with a clamshell bucket, which the operator uses to lift soil, rubble and other loose waste straight from the ground into the lorry. Nothing is left on site and there is no skip to fill by hand.
How much can a grab lorry take in one load?
Quick Skips runs eight-wheel grab lorries that carry up to 16 tonnes in a single load. That is typically twice the capacity of a conventional builder’s skip, which holds around 8 tonnes.
What can you collect with a grab lorry?
Soil, clay, hardcore, concrete and brick rubble, tarmac, turf and green waste, and general building waste. We cannot take asbestos. If you have anything else that might be hazardous, tell us before you book.
How much does grab hire cost in Dorset?
It depends on what the waste is, how many tonnes there are and where you are, so every job is priced individually. Call 01202 776 666, message us on WhatsApp or request a callback with your postcode and a rough idea of the load, and we will give you a quote.
Do I need a permit for a grab lorry?
You do not need a skip licence, because nothing is left standing on the road. The lorry arrives, loads and drives away. The waste itself should be kept on your own property. If the only place for it is the pavement or the road, speak to your local council first.
Can I book grab hire for the same day?
Often, yes. Quick Skips takes bookings at short notice, and same-day and next-day slots are offered when the diary allows. The earlier in the day you call, the better your chances. Saturday deliveries also run until 5pm.
Is grab hire cheaper than a skip?
For large amounts of heavy waste it often works out better value, because one grab load carries about as much as two builder’s skips and there is no skip licence or hand loading to pay for. For smaller or lighter loads, a skip or a grab bag can be the cheaper choice. Quick Skips supplies all three, so we can recommend whichever suits the job.
Which parts of Dorset do you cover?
We are based in Corfe Mullen, near Wimborne, and cover Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne, Ferndown, Verwood, Wareham and Blandford Forum, along with the villages in between and the Hampshire border towns around Ringwood and New Milton. The full list is on our coverage page.
We are ready to help
Leave your number and a member of the team will ring you back during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).
Need a grab lorry in Dorset?
Tell us what you need moved and where. Call 01202 776 666, message us on WhatsApp, or ask for a callback and we will ring you.