Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base for Edinburgh, delivered to site
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 Edinburgh with one message: we check the quantities, price the delivery and confirm everything before you pay.
Edinburgh delivery at a glance
- Nearby (straight line)
- Musselburgh (6 mi), Bonnyrigg (6 mi), Penicuik (8 mi)
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Postcode districts
- EH1, EH2, EH3
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Delivering to
- Edinburgh (Edinburgh and the Lothians)
- Daylight
- About 6h 57m on the shortest day
Choosing from our MOT Type 1 range
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
- Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
Choosing MOT Type 1
Compaction
Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.
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.
Estimating your MOT Type 1
An 8 × 4 m area at 150 mm compacted is 4.8 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 11.1 tonnes, or around 14 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Getting MOT Type 1 onto your Edinburgh site
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Edinburgh is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- In summer Edinburgh gets around 17h 36m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
- Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
Ordering MOT Type 1 for Edinburgh: FAQs
Does Type 1 drain?
Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.
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.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Edinburgh?
Yes. We deliver across Edinburgh, including EH1, EH2, EH3. Edinburgh is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Edinburgh?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base in neighbouring towns
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Musselburgh
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Bonnyrigg
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Penicuik
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Rosyth
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Kirkcaldy
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Cowdenbeath
Complete your Edinburgh order
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.