Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base for Bolton, 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.
We deliver MOT Type 1 to sites, driveways and yards across Bolton, from a single pallet for a small job to full loads for bigger builds.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base to Bolton: the basics
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Nearby (straight line)
- Farnworth (3 mi), Westhoughton (4 mi), Radcliffe (5 mi)
- Delivering to
- Bolton, Greater Manchester
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Postcode districts
- BL1, BL2, BL3, BL4
- Daylight
- About 7h 27m on the shortest day
Our MOT Type 1 range for Bolton jobs
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- 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.
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.
Compaction
Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.
Delivering MOT Type 1 in Bolton
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Bolton is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- On busy streets in Bolton, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
- For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
How much will you need?
A 5 × 3 m area at 150 mm compacted is 2.25 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 5.2 tonnes, or around 7 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Bolton: questions
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Bolton?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
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.
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.
Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Bolton?
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.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base in neighbouring towns
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Farnworth
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Westhoughton
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Radcliffe
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Atherton
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Walkden
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Tyldesley
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