Cement & Aggregates
Order MOT Type 1 for delivery in Grangemouth
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.
Need MOT Type 1 on site in Grangemouth? Tell us what you are building and we will work out the quantities and price it delivered.

Delivery facts for Grangemouth
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Nearby (straight line)
- Falkirk (3 mi), Stenhousemuir (4 mi), Bo’ness (4 mi)
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Postcode districts
- FK3, FK2, FK1
- Daylight
- About 6h 57m on the shortest day
- Delivering to
- Grangemouth (Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire)
MOT Type 1 Sub-base we supply in Grangemouth
- Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
- 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.
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
How much will you need?
A 6 × 4 m area at 100 mm compacted is 2.4 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 5.5 tonnes, or around 7 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Getting the right MOT Type 1
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.
Virgin or recycled?
Recycled Type 1 can be a good option where it meets the specification; ask what your project or local authority requires.
Delivering MOT Type 1 in Grangemouth
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Grangemouth is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- In summer Grangemouth gets around 17h 37m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
- Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
- If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
Ordering MOT Type 1 for Grangemouth: FAQs
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.
Can I add other materials to my Grangemouth 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.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Grangemouth?
Yes. We deliver across Grangemouth, including FK3, FK2, FK1. Grangemouth 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 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.
Close to Grangemouth
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Falkirk
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Stenhousemuir
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Bo’ness
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Alloa
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Bathgate
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Livingston
Also available in Grangemouth
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