Aggregate Delivery for Construction and Landscaping

• Type 1 MOT – a well-graded crushed stone sub-base for roads, driveways, paths and slab bases.
• Type 2 sub-base – a finer graded sub-base, often used for paths and less heavily loaded areas.
• 6F2 recycled aggregate – a coarser granular material, commonly from recycled sources, used for capping, haul roads and piling mats.
• Crushed concrete – recycled concrete crushed and screened for fill and sub-base where the specification allows.
• Hardcore – broken brick, stone and concrete for general fill.
• Building sand – soft sand for mortar and bricklaying.
• Sharp sand – coarser sand for screeds, paving bedding and concrete mixes.
• Gravel – including pea gravel and shingle for drainage, pipe bedding and general use.
• Decorative aggregates – chippings and stone for gardens and landscaping.
• Other primary and recycled aggregates – such as scalpings, ballast and topsoil, subject to location.

Always check the specification set by your engineer, architect or the highway authority before ordering.

A tipper discharges the full load in one place, which is the most efficient option where it can reach the drop point and there is space for the heap. A grab lorry can lift the material over a wall or fence and place it where needed, useful for back gardens and tight sites. Bulk bags suit smaller quantities and are usually unloaded by crane or tail-lift, keeping the material contained.

Some customers combine trips, for example a grab lorry removing spoil and returning with Type 1 on the same day. Where a large quantity is needed, a run of 8-wheel tippers can be scheduled.

Primary aggregates come from quarries; recycled aggregates are produced from construction and demolition material such as concrete and brick. Recycled products such as 6F2 and crushed concrete are widely used where the specification allows, and can reduce the demand for newly quarried stone. Ask us what is available near your site and we will advise on options.

Aggregates are sold by the tonne. To estimate, multiply the length, width and compacted depth of the area to get cubic metres, then convert using the supplier’s density for that material. Sub-base compacts when rolled, so suppliers often suggest ordering a little extra. If you give us the dimensions, the supplier can help work out the quantity.