Recycled Type 1
Crushed concrete graded for sub-bases under patios, paths and driveways.
Aggregates and topsoil · Ipswich
Aggregates and topsoil delivered in Ipswich
Recycled hardcore, sand, gravel and screened topsoil delivered by grab lorry or in bulk bags, often on the same visit as your waste collection.
- Recycled aggregates at lower cost
- Grab delivery over walls and hedges
- Bulk bags for smaller jobs
Aggregates and topsoil delivered: what to expect
Much of the rubble and soil we collect is processed back into useful materials. Concrete and brick are crushed and screened into recycled hardcore, and clean soil is screened into topsoil. Buying recycled aggregates costs less than quarried materials and keeps waste out of landfill.
We deliver aggregates across Ipswich to builders, landscapers and homeowners. A grab lorry can place loose material exactly where you need it, over walls and fences, and can often collect your waste on the same visit. For smaller jobs, bulk bags can be dropped on a driveway.
If you are building a patio, driveway, path, shed base or extension, the sub-base is usually the biggest volume of material. Recycled Type 1 is ideal for this and compacts to a firm, stable base.
Materials we supply
Crushed concrete and brick
General fill and hardstanding.
Sharp sand
For laying paving and mixing concrete.
Building sand
For mortar and bricklaying.
Gravel and shingle
For paths, drives and drainage.
Screened topsoil
For lawns, borders and raised beds.
Which material for which job
| Job | Material | Typical depth |
|---|---|---|
| Patio sub-base | Recycled Type 1 | 100 to 150mm |
| Driveway sub-base | Recycled Type 1 | 150 to 200mm |
| Laying slabs | Sharp sand mix | Bedding layer |
| New lawn | Screened topsoil | 100 to 150mm |
| Gravel path | Shingle over membrane | 40 to 50mm |
Ordering aggregates
Working out how much you need
Multiply length by width by depth in metres to get cubic metres. Hardcore and sand weigh around 1.6 to 2 tonnes per cubic metre; topsoil a little less. Order slightly extra for compaction and levelling.
Delivery by grab
Our grab arm can place material up to about 6 metres from the lorry, so it can go straight into a back garden or onto a sub-base.
Bulk bags
Bags of around one tonne are ideal when you only need a small amount, or when there is no room for a loose load.
Combining with collection
If you are digging out and filling back in, we can remove spoil and deliver new material on the same visit, saving a journey.
How it works
Describe the job
Material, volume and site access.
Quote
The best method for the material, with a fixed price.
Collection or delivery
Grab, tipper, skip or bags on the agreed day.
Recycled
Clean material is reused or recycled.
What affects the price of aggregates and topsoil
Every job is priced individually. These are the main factors.
- Material
- Recycled hardcore costs less than quarried stone or topsoil.
- Quantity
- Full grab loads cost less per tonne than bags.
- Delivery distance
- Most of Ipswich is in our standard delivery area.
- Combined visits
- Delivering and collecting together reduces cost.
Why choose Ipswich Waste
Registered waste carrier
Every collection comes with a waste transfer note, so you can prove your waste was handled legally.
Recycling first
Waste is sorted at licensed sites so rubble, metal, wood, card and green waste are recycled.
Fixed prices
Clear quotes agreed before we start, including permits and disposal.
Local and fast
Based in Ipswich, with next-day service across most IP postcodes.
Aggregates and topsoil across Ipswich and nearby
We cover Ipswich and the surrounding towns, villages and business parks, including:
- Ipswich town centre
- Ipswich Waterfront
- Chantry
- Whitton
- Rushmere St Andrew
- Kesgrave
- Martlesham
- Woodbridge
- Felixstowe
- Claydon
- Bramford
- Sproughton
- Pinewood
- Copdock
- Capel St Mary
- Hadleigh
- Needham Market
- Stowmarket
- Ransomes Europark
- Futura Park
Frequently asked questions
Is recycled Type 1 as good as quarried?
For most domestic sub-bases, yes. It compacts well and meets the grading needed.
How much does a grab load hold?
Around 16 tonnes of loose material.
Can you deliver to my back garden?
Yes, if it is within reach of the grab arm, roughly 6 metres.
Do you sell topsoil in bags?
Yes, in bulk bags of around one tonne.
Can you remove my soil and deliver hardcore together?
Yes, often on the same visit.
Do you deliver to builders?
Yes, with trade accounts available.
Book aggregates and topsoil in Ipswich
Tell us what you need and we will confirm a fixed price.