Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivery in Barry
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.
Need MOT Type 1 on site in Barry? Tell us what you are building and we will work out the quantities and price it delivered.
Your Barry delivery
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Postcode districts
- CF62, CF63, CF64, CF5
- Delivering to
- Barry, South Glamorgan
- Nearby (straight line)
- Penarth (5 mi), Cardiff (7 mi), Whitchurch (8 mi)
- Daylight
- About 7h 51m on the shortest day
Choosing from our MOT Type 1 range
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
- Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
Getting MOT Type 1 onto your Barry site
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Barry is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
- Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
- With roughly 7h 51m of daylight in Barry around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
Getting the right MOT Type 1
Virgin or recycled?
Recycled Type 1 can be a good option where it meets the specification; ask what your project or local authority requires.
Compaction
Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.
Working out quantities for your Barry job
A 10 × 5 m area at 100 mm compacted is 5 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 11.6 tonnes, or around 14 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Ordering MOT Type 1 for Barry: FAQs
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.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Barry?
Yes. We deliver across Barry, including CF62, CF63, CF64, CF5. Barry is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
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.
How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Barry?
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.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base in neighbouring towns
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Penarth
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Cardiff
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Whitchurch
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Llantwit Major
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Rhiwbina
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Caerphilly
Other materials for Barry sites
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.