Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivery in Chesham
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.
Order MOT Type 1 for Chesham with one message: we check the quantities, price the delivery and confirm everything before you pay.
Delivery facts for Chesham
- Nearby (straight line)
- Amersham (2 mi), Berkhamsted (4 mi), Chalfont St Peter (7 mi)
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Daylight
- About 7h 48m on the shortest day
- Postcode districts
- HP5, HP6, HP7
- Delivering to
- Chesham, Buckinghamshire
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
Which MOT Type 1 can you order in Chesham?
- 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.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
How much will you need?
A 5 × 4 m area at 150 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
Getting the right MOT Type 1
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.
Getting MOT Type 1 onto your Chesham site
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Chesham is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
- Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around HP5 are priced to the exact address.
- Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
Questions about MOT Type 1 delivery in Chesham
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Chesham?
Yes. We deliver across Chesham, including HP5, HP6, HP7. Chesham is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Chesham?
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.
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.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base near Chesham
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Amersham
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Berkhamsted
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Chalfont St Peter
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Rickmansworth
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Hemel Hempstead
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in High Wycombe
Also available in Chesham
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