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Cement & Aggregates

MOT Type 1 Sub-base for Barrhead, 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 Barrhead, priced to your postcode and confirmed in writing.

A compacted grey crushed-stone sub-base for a driveway with a plate compactor on it

Barrhead delivery at a glance

Daylight
About 6h 59m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Bulk bags or tipped loads
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Nearby (straight line)
Paisley (3 mi), Newton Mearns (3 mi), Renfrew (5 mi)
Postcode districts
G78, PA1, PA2, G77
Delivering to
Barrhead (Renfrewshire and Inverclyde)

Which MOT Type 1 can you order in Barrhead?

  • 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.
  • ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
  • HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
  • Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.

How delivery works in Barrhead

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

  • Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
  • Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

Getting the right 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.

Sizing your order

A 6 × 6 m area at 150 mm compacted is 5.4 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 12.5 tonnes, or around 15 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator

Your questions answered

Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Barrhead?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Barrhead?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

How much MOT Type 1 do I need?

Multiply the area by the compacted depth to get cubic metres, then allow about 2.1 to 2.2 tonnes per cubic metre. At 100 mm deep, a tonne covers roughly 4.5 square metres.

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.

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