Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base for Swinton, 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.
Need MOT Type 1 on site in Swinton? Tell us what you are building and we will work out the quantities and price it delivered.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base to Swinton: the basics
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Daylight
- About 7h 28m on the shortest day
- Nearby (straight line)
- Eccles (1 mi), Walkden (2 mi), Salford (3 mi)
- Postcode districts
- M27, M28, M30, M6
- Delivering to
- Swinton, Greater Manchester
What MOT Type 1 can we deliver to Swinton?
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- 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.
Getting MOT Type 1 onto your Swinton site
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Swinton is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
- Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
- If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
How much will you need?
An 8 × 6 m area at 150 mm compacted is 7.2 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 16.6 tonnes, or around 20 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
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.
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.
Common questions from Swinton
Can I add other materials to my Swinton 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.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Swinton?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
Does Type 1 drain?
Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.
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.
Other towns near Swinton
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Eccles
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Walkden
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Salford
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Urmston
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Prestwich
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Stretford
Other materials for Swinton sites
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