MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered to Glenrothes

What MOT Type 1 can we deliver to Glenrothes?

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

Sizing your order

A 5 × 4 m area at 100 mm compacted is 2 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 4.6 tonnes, or around 6 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator

Before your Glenrothes delivery arrives

Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Glenrothes is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• 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.
• With roughly 6h 54m of daylight in Glenrothes around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

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.

Ordering MOT Type 1 for Glenrothes: FAQs

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.

How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Glenrothes?

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.

Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Glenrothes?

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.

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.