MOT Type 1 Sub-base for Aldershot, delivered to site

What MOT Type 1 can we deliver to Aldershot?

• MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
• Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
• HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
• Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
• ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.

Delivering MOT Type 1 in Aldershot

Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Aldershot is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around GU12 are priced to the exact address.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• On busy streets in Aldershot, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

Picking the right product

Virgin or recycled?

Recycled Type 1 can be a good option where it meets the specification; ask what your project or local authority requires.

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.

Quantities: a worked example

A 4 × 4 m area at 150 mm compacted is 2.4 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 5.5 tonnes, or around 7 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator

Common questions from Aldershot

Does Type 1 drain?

Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Aldershot?

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.

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.

Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Aldershot?

Yes. We deliver across Aldershot, including GU12, GU10, GU9. Aldershot is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.