Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base for Aberdeen, delivered to site
MOT Type 1 is a crushed stone sub-base, graded from 31.5 mm (often sold as 40 mm) down to dust, that compacts into a firm, free-draining layer under driveways, patios, paths and floor slabs.
SK Trade is a builders' merchant delivering MOT Type 1 into Aberdeen, priced to your postcode and confirmed in writing.

MOT Type 1 Sub-base to Aberdeen: the basics
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Daylight
- About 6h 40m on the shortest day
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Postcode districts
- AB10, AB11, AB12, AB24
- Delivering to
- Aberdeen (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
- Nearby (straight line)
- Westhill (7 mi), Stonehaven (13 mi), Inverurie (14 mi)
Our MOT Type 1 range for Aberdeen jobs
- Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
Getting MOT Type 1 onto your Aberdeen site
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Aberdeen is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
- Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
- In summer Aberdeen gets around 17h 56m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
Working out quantities for your Aberdeen job
A 10 × 5 m area at 100 mm compacted is 5 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 11.6 tonnes, or around 14 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Choosing MOT Type 1
How deep?
Patios and paths commonly use around 100 mm of compacted sub-base, and domestic driveways around 150 mm or more. Soft ground or heavier vehicles need more; your designer or installer will confirm.
Virgin or recycled?
Recycled Type 1 can be a good option where it meets the specification; ask what your project or local authority requires.
Ordering MOT Type 1 for Aberdeen: FAQs
How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Aberdeen?
We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.
Does Type 1 drain?
Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.
How deep should a driveway sub-base be?
Around 150 mm of compacted MOT Type 1 is common for domestic drives on firm ground; soft ground or heavier vehicles need more. Follow your installer or the paving maker's guidance.
Is there a minimum order for delivery to Aberdeen?
There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base in neighbouring towns
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Westhill
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Stonehaven
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Inverurie
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Peterhead
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Montrose
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Fraserburgh
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