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MOT Type 1 Sub-base for sites in County Armagh

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 price MOT Type 1 for jobs anywhere in County Armagh; send a list or the sizes of the job and we will quote it delivered.

A compacted grey crushed-stone sub-base for a driveway with a plate compactor on it

County Armagh at a glance

Covering
4 towns across County Armagh
Postcode areas
BT
Delivery
Quoted individually (Northern Ireland)
How it arrives
Bulk bags or tipped loads
Neighbouring areas
County Down, County Antrim, County Tyrone

Our MOT Type 1 range for County Armagh jobs

  • ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
  • HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
  • 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.
  • MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.

MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered in County Armagh towns

Sizing your order

An 8 × 3 m area at 150 mm compacted is 3.6 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 8.3 tonnes, or around 10 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator

Planning the drop in County Armagh

Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Deliveries to Northern Ireland include a sea crossing, so we quote each order individually.

  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
  • Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
  • Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.

MOT Type 1 Sub-base: choosing well

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.

Virgin or recycled?

Recycled Type 1 can be a good option where it meets the specification; ask what your project or local authority requires.

Ordering MOT Type 1 for County Armagh: FAQs

How deep should a driveway sub-base be?

Around 150 mm of compacted MOT Type 1 is common for domestic drives on firm ground; soft ground or heavier vehicles need more. Follow your installer or the paving maker's guidance.

Does Type 1 drain?

Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.

Can I add other materials to my County Armagh delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from MOT Type 1 to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in County Armagh?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

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.

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