Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered to Ellesmere Port
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.
We deliver MOT Type 1 to sites, driveways and yards across Ellesmere Port, from a single pallet for a small job to full loads for bigger builds.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base to Ellesmere Port: the basics
- Nearby (straight line)
- Chester (6 mi), Halewood (6 mi), Bebington (7 mi)
- Daylight
- About 7h 30m on the shortest day
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Postcode districts
- CH2, CH65, CH66, CH1
- Delivering to
- Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
Which MOT Type 1 can you order in Ellesmere Port?
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
How delivery works in Ellesmere Port
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Ellesmere Port is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
- With roughly 7h 30m of daylight in Ellesmere Port around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
- Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
Before you order MOT Type 1
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.
Estimating your MOT Type 1
A 5 × 5 m area at 100 mm compacted is 2.5 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 5.8 tonnes, or around 7 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Your questions answered
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Ellesmere Port?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
Is there a minimum order for delivery to Ellesmere Port?
There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.
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.
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.
Other towns near Ellesmere Port
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Chester
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Halewood
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Bebington
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Deeside
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Runcorn
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Hawarden
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