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.

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.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base in neighbouring towns
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Paisley
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Newton Mearns
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Renfrew
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Johnstone
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Glasgow
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Clydebank
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