Cement & Aggregates
Order MOT Type 1 for delivery in Penicuik
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.
From EH26 to EH24, we price MOT Type 1 delivered to Penicuik and confirm the drop point and date when you order.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base to Penicuik: the basics
- Postcode districts
- EH26, EH25, EH46, EH24
- Daylight
- About 6h 59m on the shortest day
- Delivering to
- Penicuik (Edinburgh and the Lothians)
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Nearby (straight line)
- Bonnyrigg (6 mi), Edinburgh (8 mi), Musselburgh (10 mi)
What MOT Type 1 can we deliver to Penicuik?
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
- Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
Picking the right product
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.
Getting MOT Type 1 onto your Penicuik site
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Penicuik is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
- If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
- If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
Estimating your MOT Type 1
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
Common questions from Penicuik
Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Penicuik?
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.
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.
Does Type 1 drain?
Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.
Can I add other materials to my Penicuik 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.
Nearby towns we deliver MOT Type 1 to
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Bonnyrigg
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Edinburgh
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Musselburgh
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Peebles
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Livingston
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Rosyth
Other materials for Penicuik sites
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