Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base for Braintree, delivered to site
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 Braintree, we can supply the MOT Type 1 and deliver to site.

Delivery facts for Braintree
- Delivering to
- Braintree, Essex
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Daylight
- About 7h 46m on the shortest day
- Nearby (straight line)
- Witham (7 mi), Chelmsford (10 mi), Maldon (11 mi)
- Postcode districts
- CM7, CM77
Our MOT Type 1 range for Braintree jobs
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
- 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.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
A quick quantity check
A 10 × 4 m area at 150 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
Getting the right MOT Type 1
Compaction
Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.
Virgin or recycled?
Recycled Type 1 can be a good option where it meets the specification; ask what your project or local authority requires.
Getting MOT Type 1 onto your Braintree site
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Braintree is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
- Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
- Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around CM7 are priced to the exact address.
Questions about MOT Type 1 delivery in Braintree
How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Braintree?
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.
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.
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.
Is there a minimum order for delivery to Braintree?
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.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base in neighbouring towns
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Witham
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Chelmsford
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Maldon
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Sudbury
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Haverhill
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Colchester
Complete your Braintree order
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.
