Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered to Consett
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 Consett, we can supply the MOT Type 1 and deliver to site.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base to Consett: the basics
- Postcode districts
- DH8, DH9
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Nearby (straight line)
- Stanley (5 mi), Newburn (10 mi), Chester-le-Street (10 mi)
- Delivering to
- Consett, Durham
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Daylight
- About 7h 12m on the shortest day
Our MOT Type 1 range for Consett 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.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base: choosing well
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.
Delivering MOT Type 1 in Consett
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Consett 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.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
- With roughly 7h 12m of daylight in Consett around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
Estimating your MOT Type 1
A 4 × 3 m area at 100 mm compacted is 1.2 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 2.8 tonnes, or around 4 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Your questions answered
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.
How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Consett?
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.
Can I add other materials to my Consett 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.
Does Type 1 drain?
Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base in neighbouring towns
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Stanley
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Newburn
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Chester-le-Street
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Durham
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Gateshead
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Newcastle upon Tyne
Complete your Consett 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.