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Patio base materials list

Patio base materials list

By the Plankley team · Last checked 19 October 2026

Work it out: the mot type 1 calculator shows the sum for your own measurements, with every figure editable.

Worked example: Order: 5 bulk bags.

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Safety: A quantity and geometry estimate, not a design. It's not a substitute for a builder, structural engineer or building control. For anything load-bearing, retaining, on a boundary or that people walk on or lean against, get professional advice and check Building Regulations and planning rules.

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