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MOT Type 1 Sub-base for Stranraer, delivered to site

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.

Building in Stranraer? Send us your list and we will come back with a delivered price for the MOT Type 1 and anything else on it.

A compacted grey crushed-stone sub-base for a driveway with a plate compactor on it

MOT Type 1 Sub-base to Stranraer: the basics

Delivering to
Stranraer (Dumfries and Galloway)
Nearby (straight line)
Bangor (Down) (31 mi), Carrickfergus (34 mi), Newtownards (34 mi)
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Daylight
About 7h 11m on the shortest day
Postcode districts
DG9
How it arrives
Bulk bags or tipped loads

MOT Type 1 Sub-base we supply in Stranraer

  • 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.
  • HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
  • ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.

How delivery works in Stranraer

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

  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
  • Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around DG9 are priced to the exact address.

Choosing MOT Type 1

Compaction

Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.

Virgin or recycled?

Recycled Type 1 can be a good option where it meets the specification; ask what your project or local authority requires.

Estimating your MOT Type 1

A 5 × 3 m area at 150 mm compacted is 2.25 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 5.2 tonnes, or around 7 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator

Ordering MOT Type 1 for Stranraer: FAQs

Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Stranraer?

Yes. We deliver across Stranraer, including DG9. Stranraer is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Does Type 1 drain?

Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.

How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Stranraer?

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.

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.

Send your list, get a delivered price

Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.

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