Cement & Aggregates
Order MOT Type 1 for delivery in Birmingham
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.
Whether it is a repair, an extension or a new build in Birmingham, we can supply the MOT Type 1 and deliver to site.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base to Birmingham: the basics
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Delivering to
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Nearby (straight line)
- Aston (1 mi), Smethwick (3 mi), West Bromwich (5 mi)
- Postcode districts
- B1, B2, B5, B4
- Daylight
- About 7h 39m on the shortest day
Which MOT Type 1 can you order in Birmingham?
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- 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.
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
Choosing MOT Type 1
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.
Compaction
Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.
Sizing your order
A 5 × 6 m area at 150 mm compacted is 4.5 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 10.4 tonnes, or around 13 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Getting MOT Type 1 onto your Birmingham site
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Birmingham is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
- Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
Ordering MOT Type 1 for Birmingham: FAQs
How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Birmingham?
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.
Can you tip it loose?
For larger quantities we can price a loose tipped load if the lorry can reach and there is space to tip.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Birmingham?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
Does Type 1 drain?
Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base near Birmingham
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Aston
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Smethwick
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in West Bromwich
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Shirley
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Halesowen
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Solihull
Other materials for Birmingham sites
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