Cement & Aggregates
Order MOT Type 1 for delivery in Derry/Londonderry
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.
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Delivery facts for Derry/Londonderry
- Postcode districts
- BT47, BT48
- Daylight
- About 7h 10m on the shortest day
- Delivering to
- Derry/Londonderry, County Londonderry
- Delivery
- Quoted individually (Northern Ireland)
- Nearby (straight line)
- Strabane (14 mi), Limavady (15 mi), Coleraine (27 mi)
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
Choosing from our MOT Type 1 range
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- 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.
Working out quantities for your Derry/Londonderry job
A 10 × 5 m area at 150 mm compacted is 7.5 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 17.3 tonnes, or around 21 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Things to check before you order
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.
Delivering MOT Type 1 in Derry/Londonderry
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Deliveries to Northern Ireland include a sea crossing, so we quote each order individually.
- Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around BT47 are priced to the exact address.
- On busy streets in Derry/Londonderry, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
- For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
Ordering MOT Type 1 for Derry/Londonderry: FAQs
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.
How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Derry/Londonderry?
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 you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Derry/Londonderry?
Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.
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 in neighbouring towns
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Strabane
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Limavady
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Coleraine
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Omagh
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Magherafelt
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Cookstown
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