The driver takes spoil from the excavation to a skip, stockpile or loading point and comes back with materials for the next stage. Site dumpers carry the load in a skip at the front, and depending on the type they tip forward, to the side or up over a wall.
The driver loads within the dumper's rated capacity. Wet spoil and clay weigh more than dry topsoil, so wet ground can mean more trips.
What the work covers
Moving excavated material from the dig to a skip, stockpile or loading point.
Carrying stone, sand, blocks and other materials to where the work is happening.
Bringing material back to trenches and excavations at agreed tipping points.
A dumper and driver paired with an excavator, booked together or with a machine already on site.
Questions people ask
How much does dumper hire with a driver cost?
It depends on the number of days, the length and condition of the haul route, what is being carried and whether an excavator is booked alongside.
Should I book a dumper with the excavator?
If spoil has to travel more than a short distance from the dig, a dumper usually keeps the excavator working. Tell us the distance from the dig to the tipping point.
Can a dumper go up a ramp or slope?
Gradients reduce stability, particularly when the dumper is loaded or the ground is wet. Tell us the steepest slope on the route and its surface so the route can be assessed.
Who decides the route around site?
The hirer plans site traffic, including the dumper route, crossing points and tipping points. The driver follows that plan and raises any concerns about it.
Can a dumper work in a back garden?
Smaller dumpers can pass through gateways and side passages. Measure the narrowest point on the route and note any steps or soft lawn.