MOT Type 1 Sub-base for Potters Bar, delivered to site

Which MOT Type 1 can you order in Potters Bar?

• Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
• Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
• HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
• MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
• ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.

A quick quantity check

An 8 × 6 m area at 100 mm compacted is 4.8 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 11.1 tonnes, or around 14 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator

Getting MOT Type 1 onto your Potters Bar site

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

• In summer Potters Bar gets around 16h 40m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around EN6 are priced to the exact address.
• With roughly 7h 48m of daylight in Potters Bar around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

Things to check before you order

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.

Your questions answered

Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Potters Bar?

Yes. We deliver across Potters Bar, including EN6. Potters Bar is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

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 Potters Bar 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.

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.