Cement & Aggregates
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.
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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.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base in neighbouring towns
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Musselburgh
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Penicuik
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Edinburgh
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Peebles
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Livingston
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Kirkcaldy
Other materials for Bonnyrigg sites
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