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MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivery in Bootle

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.

For jobs in Bootle we quote MOT Type 1 as a delivered price to your postcode, with the vehicle and offload method agreed up front.

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

Delivery facts for Bootle

How it arrives
Bulk bags or tipped loads
Daylight
About 7h 28m on the shortest day
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Nearby (straight line)
Litherland (1 mi), Wallasey (4 mi), Liverpool (4 mi)
Delivering to
Bootle, Merseyside
Postcode districts
L20, L22, L21, L23

MOT Type 1 Sub-base we supply in Bootle

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

Delivering MOT Type 1 in Bootle

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

  • Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
  • If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
  • If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.

Estimating your MOT Type 1

An 8 × 4 m area at 100 mm compacted is 3.2 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 7.4 tonnes, or around 9 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator

Before you order MOT Type 1

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.

Questions about MOT Type 1 delivery in Bootle

How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Bootle?

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.

Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Bootle?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

What is the difference between Type 1 and scalpings?

Type 1 is graded to a specification so it compacts into a strong, stable layer. Scalpings are less controlled and suit less demanding areas.

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.

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