GRAB HIRE LONDON

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Supply of Sub-Base

We are a leading supplier of Subbase Materials in London and the surrounding Home Counties. With our fleet of modern Eight Wheel Grab Trucks can supply and deliver subbase materials direct to any site. Below is a list of the subbase materials that we most commonly stock and deliver in London, however we can also supply most other subbase materials as required so please do not hesitate to contact us if the material you require is not listed.


Primary Sub-base Materials

MOT Type 1 Limestone <40mm

Other Names: DTp Type 1 Granular Subbase As defined by the Department of Transport Specification for Highway Works Clause 803, SHW Type 1 Limestone, DOT Type 1 Limestone, Type 1 Scalpings, Type 1 Roadstone, Type 1 Stone, Type 1 Primary

Description: This granular sub-base is made from crushed primary stone material such as Limestone and contains a range of particle sizes from 40mm down to dust, these particles naturally interlock when compacted, this means that this subbase offers excellent load bearing capacity.

Delivery: We can supply MOT Type 1 Limestone in London and throughout the surrounding home counties, this can be delivered either bagged or loose in loads of up to 16 tonnes by one of our fleet of Grab Trucks.

MOT Type 1 Limestone Prices: Please Call or Email

MOT Type 2 Limestone <40mm (Increased Fines)

Other Names: DTp Type 2 Granular Subbase As defined by the Department of Transport Specification for Highway Works Clause 803, SHW Type 2 Limestone, DOT Type 2 Limestone, Type 2 Scalpings, Type 2 Roadstone, Type 2 Stone, Type 2 Primary

Description: This granular sub-base is made from crushed primary stone material such as Limestone and contains a range of particle sizes from 40mm down to dust, however this subbase has a higher fines content than Type 1, this means that this subbase offers less load bearing capacity.

Delivery: We can supply MOT Type 2 Limestone in London and throughout the surrounding home counties, this can be delivered either bagged or loose in loads of up to 16 tonnes by one of our fleet of Grab Trucks.

MOT Type 2 Limestone Prices: Please Call or Email

MOT Type 3 Limestone <40mm (Reduced Fines)

Other Names: DTp Type 3 Granular Subbase As defined by the Department of Transport Specification for Highway Works Clause 803, SHW Type 3 Limestone, DOT Type 3 Limestone, Type 1X, Type 3 Roadstone, Type 3 Stone, Type 3 Primary, Type 1 Permeable

Description: This granular sub-base is made from crushed primary stone material such as Limestone and contains a range of particle sizes from 40mm down to dust, however this subbase has a lower fines content than Type 1, this means that this subbase offers less load bearing capacity but a higher drainage capability and is often used when better drainage is required..

Delivery: We can supply MOT Type 3 Limestone in London and throughout the surrounding home counties, this can be delivered either bagged or loose in loads of up to 16 tonnes by one of our fleet of Grab Trucks.

MOT Type 3 Limestone Prices: Please Call or Email

Screened Hoggin <75mm

Other Names: As Dug Ballast, As Raised Ballast, As Raised Hoggin, Track Ballast

Description: This granular sub-base is a mixture of natuarlly arising sand, stone and clay material and contains a range of particle sizes from 75mm down to dust. As this subbase is made from as-dug (unwashed) Hoggin material, it may have a variable fines and clay content, this means that this subbase offers variable load bearing capacity and drainage capability and is often used as a cheap alternative where a better performing sub-base is not required.

Delivery: We can supply Hoggin in London and throughout the surrounding Home Counties, this can be delivered either bagged or loose in loads of up to 16 tonnes by one of our fleet of Grab Trucks.

Screened Hoggin Prices: Please Call or Email


Recycled Sub-base Materials

Type 1 Crushed Concrete <40mm

Other Names: DTp Type 1 Granular Subbase As defined by the Department of Transport Specification for Highway Works Clause 803, SHW Type 1 Crushed Concrete, MOT Type 1 Crushed Concrete, DOT Type 1 Crushed Concrete, Type 1 Recycled, Type 1 Hardcore

Description: This granular sub-base is made from crushed recycled hardcore such as Concrete and contains a range of particle sizes from 40mm down to dust, these particles naturally interlock when compacted, this means that this subbase offers excellent load bearing capacity.

Delivery: We can supply MOT Type 1 Crushed Concrete in London and throughout the surrounding Home Counties, this can be delivered either bagged or loose in loads of up to 16 tonnes by one of our fleet of Grab Trucks.

Type 1 Crushed Concrete Prices: Please Call or Email

MOT Type 2 Crushed Concrete <40mm (increased fines)

Other Names: DTp Type 2 Granular Subbase As defined by the Department of Transport Specification for Highway Works Clause 803, SHW Type 2 Crushed Concrete, MOT Type 2 Crushed Concrete, DOT Type 2 Crushed Concrete, Type 2 Recycled, Type 2 Hardcore

Description: This granular sub-base is made from crushed recycled hardcore such as Concrete and contains a range of particle sizes from 40mm down to dust, however this subbase has a higher fines content than Type 1, this means that this subbase offers less load bearing capacity and poorer drainage capability.

Delivery: We can supply Type 2 Crushed Concrete in London and throughout the surrounding home counties, this can be delivered either bagged or loose in loads of up to 16 tonnes by one of our fleet of Grab Trucks.

Type 2 Crushed Concrete Prices: Please Call or Email

Type 3 Crushed Concrete <40mm (reduced fines)

Other Names: DTp Type 3 Granular Subbase As defined by the Department of Transport Specification for Highway Works Clause 803, MOT Type 3 Crushed Concrete, DOT Type 3 Crushed Concrete, Type 1X Recycled, Type 3 Hardcore, Type 3 Crushed, Type 3 Recycled, Type 1 Permeable

Description: This granular sub-base is made from crushed recycled hardcore, mostly concrete with some brick and contains a range of particle sizes from 40mm down to dust, however this subbase has a lower fines content than Type 1, this means that this subbase offers less load bearing capacity but a higher drainage capability and is often used when better drainage is required.

Delivery: We can supply Type 3 Cruched Concrete in London and throughout the surrounding home counties, this can be delivered either bagged or loose in loads of up to 16 tonnes by one of our fleet of Grab Trucks.

Type 3 Crushed Concrete Prices: Please Call or Email

6F2 Crushed Concrete Capping <75mm

Other Names: Crusher Run, Crushed Hardcore, Type 2, Piling Matt, Crush n Run, Oversize Crushed Concrete

Description: This granular sub-base is made from crushed recycled hardcore, approximately 50/50 concrete and brick and contains a range of particle sizes from 75mm down to dust, this means that this subbase is a cheaper alternative to Type 1 and is perfect for applications such a raising levels, general backfill or use as a temporary subbase or piling matt.

Delivery: We can supply 6F2 Crushed Concrete in London and throughout the surrounding home counties, this can be delivered either bagged or loose in loads of up to 16 tonnes by one of our fleet of Grab Trucks.

6F2 Crushed Concrete Prices: Please Call or Email

Road Planings <50mm

Other Names: Tarmac Planings, Tarmac Chippings, 50mm Recycled Tarmac

Description: This granular sub-base is made from planed recycled bituminous material such as recycled road surfaces and contains a range of particle sizes from 50mm down to dust, this means that this subbase is a cheaper alternative to Type 1 and is perfect for applications such a raising levels or use as a temporary surface.<

Delivery: We can supply Road Planings in London and throughout the surrounding home counties, this can be delivered either bagged or loose in loads of up to 16 tonnes by one of our fleet of Grab Trucks.

Road Planings Prices: Please Call or Email

Screened Soil <50mm

Other Names: 50mm Screened Uncertified Soil, 50mm Screened Soil, 50mm Soil, Fill Soil, Cheap Soil, Reclaimed Soil, Hard Landscaping Soil, Back-Fill Soil, As-Dug Topsoil

Description: This Screened Soil is made from naturally arising soils which have been recovered and recycled from private dwellings and greenfield sites. It has been screened down to 50mm to remove most of the large stone content and deleterious materials. This screened soil is perfect for general purpose landscaping such as raising levels and backfilling.

Delivery: We can supply 50mm Screened Soil in London and throughout the surrounding home counties, this can be delivered either bagged or loose in loads of up to 16 tonnes by one of our fleet of Grab Trucks.

50mm Screened Soil Prices: Please Call or Email


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Sub-base

As well as Grab Hire we also supply all types of Sub-base Materials, such as MOT Type 1 and 6F2 Crusher Run, all delivered direct to site by one of our grab lorries.


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Aggregate

As well as Grab Hire we also supply all types of Aggregate Materials, such as Sharp Sand and All-in Ballast, all delivered direct to site by one of our grab lorries.


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Grab Hire London Ltd is an ambitious and fast growing business which aims to provide the best service possible to all our customers regardless of their size. We realise that reliability is everything in this industry and have therefore invested heavily in a modern fleet of vehicles in order to be able to reduce downtime and maximise our reliability.

In addition to this, we have implemented a rigourous training proceedure for all our staff to ensure that each one of them is fully equipt to meet the needs of the any job. In a highly regulated industry such as this, it is essential that all our staff meet the highest possible standards and follow industry standard procedures for safe working at all times.