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MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivery in Bournemouth

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.

Building in Bournemouth? Send us your list and we will come back with a delivered price for the MOT Type 1 and anything else on it.

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

Delivery facts for Bournemouth

Postcode districts
BH1, BH2, BH4, BH3
Delivering to
Bournemouth, Dorset
Nearby (straight line)
Christchurch (4 mi), Poole (5 mi), New Milton (10 mi)
Daylight
About 7h 57m on the shortest day
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags or tipped loads

Our MOT Type 1 range for Bournemouth jobs

  • 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.
  • HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
  • ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.

Delivering MOT Type 1 in Bournemouth

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

  • Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
  • Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.

Before you order 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.

Sizing your order

A 10 × 6 m area at 100 mm compacted is 6 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 13.9 tonnes, or around 17 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator

MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Bournemouth: questions

What is the difference between Type 1 and scalpings?

Type 1 is graded to a specification so it compacts into a strong, stable layer. Scalpings are less controlled and suit less demanding areas.

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

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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Bournemouth?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

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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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