Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered to Stonehaven
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 AB39 to AB31, we price MOT Type 1 delivered to Stonehaven and confirm the drop point and date when you order.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base to Stonehaven: the basics
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Delivering to
- Stonehaven (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Postcode districts
- AB39, DD10, AB30, AB31
- Nearby (straight line)
- Aberdeen (13 mi), Westhill (13 mi), Montrose (20 mi)
- Daylight
- About 6h 43m on the shortest day
Which MOT Type 1 can you order in Stonehaven?
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
- Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
How delivery works in Stonehaven
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Stonehaven is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- In summer Stonehaven gets around 17h 53m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
- Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base: choosing well
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.
Sizing your order
A 10 × 4 m area at 150 mm compacted is 6 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 13.9 tonnes, or around 17 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
MOT Type 1 Sub-base questions
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 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.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Stonehaven?
Yes. We deliver across Stonehaven, including AB39, DD10, AB30, AB31. Stonehaven is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Stonehaven?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
Also delivering MOT Type 1 nearby
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Aberdeen
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Westhill
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Montrose
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Inverurie
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Arbroath
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Forfar
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