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MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivery in Bonnyrigg

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.

Building in Bonnyrigg? Send us your list and we will come back with a delivered price for the MOT Type 1 and anything else on it.

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

MOT Type 1 Sub-base to Bonnyrigg: the basics

Postcode districts
EH19, EH22, EH18, EH24
Daylight
About 6h 58m on the shortest day
Delivering to
Bonnyrigg (Edinburgh and the Lothians)
How it arrives
Bulk bags or tipped loads
Nearby (straight line)
Musselburgh (5 mi), Penicuik (6 mi), Edinburgh (6 mi)
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery

Which MOT Type 1 can you order in Bonnyrigg?

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

Before your Bonnyrigg delivery arrives

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

  • Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
  • Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
  • If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.

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.

Compaction

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

Quantities: a worked example

An 8 × 6 m area at 150 mm compacted is 7.2 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 16.6 tonnes, or around 20 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator

Ordering MOT Type 1 for Bonnyrigg: FAQs

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

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.

Does Type 1 drain?

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

How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Bonnyrigg?

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.

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.

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