MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered to Bo’ness

What MOT Type 1 can we deliver to Bo’ness?

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

Working out quantities for your Bo’ness job

A 4 × 6 m area at 150 mm compacted is 3.6 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 8.3 tonnes, or around 10 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.

Compaction

Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.

How delivery works in Bo’ness

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

• On busy streets in Bo’ness, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• With roughly 6h 56m of daylight in Bo’ness around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Bo’ness: questions

Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Bo’ness?

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.

How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Bo’ness?

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.