Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivery in Cardiff
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.
Need MOT Type 1 on site in Cardiff? Tell us what you are building and we will work out the quantities and price it delivered.
Your Cardiff delivery
- Postcode districts
- CF10, CF11, CF24
- Nearby (straight line)
- Whitchurch (3 mi), Penarth (3 mi), Rhiwbina (4 mi)
- Delivering to
- Cardiff, South Glamorgan
- Daylight
- About 7h 50m on the shortest day
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
Choosing from our MOT Type 1 range
- 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.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
How much will you need?
A 4 × 4 m area at 150 mm compacted is 2.4 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 5.5 tonnes, or around 7 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Getting the right 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.
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.
How delivery works in Cardiff
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Cardiff 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.
- If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
Common questions from Cardiff
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 Cardiff?
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.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Cardiff?
Yes. We deliver across Cardiff, including CF10, CF11, CF24. Cardiff is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
Nearby towns we deliver MOT Type 1 to
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Whitchurch
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Penarth
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Rhiwbina
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Caerphilly
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Barry
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Risca
Other materials for Cardiff sites
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.