Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivery in Accrington
MOT Type 1 is a crushed stone sub-base, graded from 31.5 mm (often sold as 40 mm) down to dust, that compacts into a firm, free-draining layer under driveways, patios, paths and floor slabs.
We deliver MOT Type 1 to sites, driveways and yards across Accrington, from a single pallet for a small job to full loads for bigger builds.
Your Accrington delivery
- Daylight
- About 7h 25m on the shortest day
- Nearby (straight line)
- Rawtenstall (5 mi), Blackburn (5 mi), Darwen (6 mi)
- Delivering to
- Accrington, Lancashire
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Postcode districts
- BB5, BB1, BB11, BB6
MOT Type 1 Sub-base available for Accrington delivery
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
- Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
Before your Accrington delivery arrives
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Accrington is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
- Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
- In summer Accrington gets around 17h 05m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base: choosing well
Compaction
Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.
How deep?
Patios and paths commonly use around 100 mm of compacted sub-base, and domestic driveways around 150 mm or more. Soft ground or heavier vehicles need more; your designer or installer will confirm.
A quick quantity check
A 6 × 6 m area at 150 mm compacted is 5.4 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 12.5 tonnes, or around 15 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Common questions from Accrington
How much MOT Type 1 do I need?
Multiply the area by the compacted depth to get cubic metres, then allow about 2.1 to 2.2 tonnes per cubic metre. At 100 mm deep, a tonne covers roughly 4.5 square metres.
Does Type 1 drain?
Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.
How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Accrington?
We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Accrington?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
Nearby towns we deliver MOT Type 1 to
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Rawtenstall
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Blackburn
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Darwen
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Burnley
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Nelson
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Colne
Complete your Accrington order
Send your list, get a delivered price
Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.