MOT Type 1 Sub-base for sites in Edinburgh and the Lothians

MOT Type 1 Sub-base available for Edinburgh and the Lothians delivery

• 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.
• ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
• HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.

MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered in Edinburgh and the Lothians towns

• MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Edinburgh
• MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Livingston
• MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Musselburgh
• MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Bathgate
• MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Bonnyrigg
• MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Penicuik

Estimating your MOT Type 1

A 10 × 6 m area at 150 mm compacted is 9 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 20.8 tonnes, or around 25 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator

How delivery works in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Edinburgh and the Lothians.

• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.

Things to check before you order

Compaction

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

Virgin or recycled?

Recycled Type 1 can be a good option where it meets the specification; ask what your project or local authority requires.

Your questions answered

Can you tip it loose?

For larger quantities we can price a loose tipped load if the lorry can reach and there is space to tip.

Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

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.

Can I add other materials to my Edinburgh and the Lothians 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.

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.