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MOT Type 1 Sub-base for Brighton, 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.

Building in Brighton? 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 Brighton

Postcode districts
BN2, BN3, BN1
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Daylight
About 7h 56m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Bulk bags or tipped loads
Delivering to
Brighton, East Sussex
Nearby (straight line)
Hove (1 mi), Portslade (3 mi), Rottingdean (4 mi)

MOT Type 1 Sub-base we supply in Brighton

  • 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.
  • ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
  • Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.

How delivery works in Brighton

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

  • If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
  • On busy streets in Brighton, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
  • If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.

How much will you need?

A 6 × 5 m area at 100 mm compacted is 3 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 6.9 tonnes, or around 9 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator

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.

Virgin or recycled?

Recycled Type 1 can be a good option where it meets the specification; ask what your project or local authority requires.

Ordering MOT Type 1 for Brighton: FAQs

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Brighton?

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.

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.

Can I add other materials to my Brighton delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from MOT Type 1 to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

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.

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