MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered to Coulsdon

Which MOT Type 1 can you order in Coulsdon?

• MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
• 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.

Estimating your MOT Type 1

An 8 × 5 m area at 100 mm compacted is 4 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 9.2 tonnes, or around 11 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator

Getting MOT Type 1 onto your Coulsdon site

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

• With roughly 7h 51m of daylight in Coulsdon around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• In summer Coulsdon gets around 16h 36m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.

Getting the right MOT Type 1

Compaction

Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.

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.

MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Coulsdon: questions

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 Coulsdon?

Yes. We deliver across Coulsdon, including CR5, CR8, SM6, CR2. Coulsdon is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Does Type 1 drain?

Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Coulsdon?

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.