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Order MOT Type 1 for delivery in Bishop's Stortford

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.

From CM23 to CM23, we price MOT Type 1 delivered to Bishop's Stortford and confirm the drop point and date when you order.

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

MOT Type 1 Sub-base to Bishop's Stortford: the basics

Daylight
About 7h 46m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Bulk bags or tipped loads
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Nearby (straight line)
Harlow (7 mi), Hoddesdon (10 mi), Hertford (11 mi)
Postcode districts
CM23
Delivering to
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

MOT Type 1 Sub-base available for Bishop's Stortford delivery

  • Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
  • MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
  • ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
  • HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.

Picking the right product

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.

Delivering MOT Type 1 in Bishop's Stortford

Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Bishop's Stortford is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

  • Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
  • Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

Estimating your MOT Type 1

A 6 × 4 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

Common questions from Bishop's Stortford

Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Bishop's Stortford?

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

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 you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Bishop's Stortford?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

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