Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivery in Eccles
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.
Order MOT Type 1 for Eccles with one message: we check the quantities, price the delivery and confirm everything before you pay.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base to Eccles: the basics
- Nearby (straight line)
- Swinton (1 mi), Salford (2 mi), Stretford (2 mi)
- Daylight
- About 7h 28m on the shortest day
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Delivering to
- Eccles, Greater Manchester
- Postcode districts
- M30, M17, M6, M50
MOT Type 1 Sub-base available for Eccles delivery
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
- 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.
Sizing your order
A 4 × 5 m area at 150 mm compacted is 3 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 6.9 tonnes, or around 9 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
MOT Type 1 Sub-base: choosing well
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.
Planning the drop in Eccles
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Eccles 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.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
- Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around M30 are priced to the exact address.
Ordering MOT Type 1 for Eccles: FAQs
Does Type 1 drain?
Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Eccles?
Yes. We deliver across Eccles, including M30, M17, M6, M50. Eccles is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
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.
Can I add other materials to my Eccles delivery?
Yes. Put everything on one list, from MOT Type 1 to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.
Also delivering MOT Type 1 nearby
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Swinton
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Salford
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Stretford
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Urmston
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Walkden
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Manchester
Add to your Eccles delivery
Send your list, get a delivered price
Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.