Cement & Aggregates
Order MOT Type 1 for delivery in Salford
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 M6 to M17, we price MOT Type 1 delivered to Salford and confirm the drop point and date when you order.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base to Salford: the basics
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Postcode districts
- M6, M5, M50, M17
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Daylight
- About 7h 28m on the shortest day
- Delivering to
- Salford, Greater Manchester
- Nearby (straight line)
- Eccles (2 mi), Manchester (2 mi), Swinton (3 mi)
MOT Type 1 Sub-base we supply in Salford
- 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.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
Before your Salford delivery arrives
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Salford is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
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.
Compaction
Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.
Working out quantities for your Salford job
A 4 × 3 m area at 150 mm compacted is 1.8 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 4.2 tonnes, or around 5 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Your questions answered
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 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.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Salford?
Yes. We deliver across Salford, including M6, M5, M50, M17. Salford is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
Is there a minimum order for delivery to Salford?
There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base near Salford
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Eccles
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Manchester
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Swinton
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Stretford
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Prestwich
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Urmston
Other materials for Salford sites
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