Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered to Macclesfield
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 Macclesfield? Tell us what you are building and we will work out the quantities and price it delivered.
Delivery facts for Macclesfield
- Daylight
- About 7h 31m on the shortest day
- Postcode districts
- SK11, SK10
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Nearby (straight line)
- Wilmslow (6 mi), Congleton (8 mi), Cheadle Hulme (8 mi)
- Delivering to
- Macclesfield, Cheshire
Our MOT Type 1 range for Macclesfield jobs
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- 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.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base: choosing well
Virgin or recycled?
Recycled Type 1 can be a good option where it meets the specification; ask what your project or local authority requires.
Compaction
Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.
Working out quantities for your Macclesfield job
A 5 × 6 m area at 100 mm compacted is 3 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 6.9 tonnes, or around 9 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
How delivery works in Macclesfield
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Macclesfield is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
- Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
Your questions answered
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.
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.
How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Macclesfield?
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.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Macclesfield?
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 Wilmslow
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Congleton
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Cheadle Hulme
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Hazel Grove
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Buxton
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Stockport
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Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.