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Enter your patio dimensions, choose your material, and get an instant price — exact products, exact quantities, delivered free.
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Sub-Base & Aggregate Calculator
Work out exactly how much MOT Type 1 sub-base you need for your patio or driveway. Enter your dimensions and depth.
metres
metres
compacted sub-base
Patio area
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Loose volume neededIncludes 20% compaction allowance
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MOT Type 1 requiredAt ~1.8 tonnes per m³
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Bulk bags~850kg per bulk bag
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MOT Type 1 sub-base is available from your local builders merchant. These are estimates — order 5-10% extra to allow for uneven ground.
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Mortar & Laying Course Calculator
Work out how much sharp sand, cement and jointing compound you need to lay your paving. Enter your dimensions and bed depth.
metres
metres
mortar bed
Mortar bed volumeFull bed at selected depth
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Sharp sand5:1 mix — bulk bags ~850kg
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Cement25kg bags
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Jointing compound~8m² coverage per tub
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Based on a 5:1 sharp sand to cement bedding mortar. Sand and cement are available from your local builders merchant. Add SBR primer for porcelain. These are estimates — buy 10% extra.

























































