MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivery in Urmston

Our MOT Type 1 range for Urmston jobs

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

MOT Type 1 Sub-base: choosing well

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.

Quantities: a worked example

An 8 × 3 m area at 150 mm compacted is 3.6 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 8.3 tonnes, or around 10 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator

Before your Urmston delivery arrives

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

• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• On busy streets in Urmston, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

Common questions from Urmston

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Urmston?

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.

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.

How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Urmston?

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.

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.