Cement & Aggregates
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.

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.
Also delivering MOT Type 1 nearby
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Litherland
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Wallasey
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Liverpool
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Maghull
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Birkenhead
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Kirkby
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