Cement & Aggregates
Order MOT Type 1 for delivery in Dunstable
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.
From LU6 to LU7, we price MOT Type 1 delivered to Dunstable and confirm the drop point and date when you order.
Delivery facts for Dunstable
- Daylight
- About 7h 46m on the shortest day
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Nearby (straight line)
- Luton (5 mi), Leighton Buzzard (6 mi), Harpenden (9 mi)
- Postcode districts
- LU6, LU5, LU4, LU7
- Delivering to
- Dunstable, Bedfordshire
What MOT Type 1 can we deliver to Dunstable?
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- 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.
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.
Compaction
Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.
A quick quantity check
A 5 × 3 m area at 100 mm compacted is 1.5 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 3.5 tonnes, or around 5 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Delivering MOT Type 1 in Dunstable
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Dunstable is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
- With roughly 7h 46m of daylight in Dunstable around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
Common questions from Dunstable
What is the difference between Type 1 and scalpings?
Type 1 is graded to a specification so it compacts into a strong, stable layer. Scalpings are less controlled and suit less demanding areas.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Dunstable?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
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.
Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Dunstable?
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.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base near Dunstable
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Luton
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Leighton Buzzard
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Harpenden
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Berkhamsted
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Hemel Hempstead
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Ampthill
Complete your Dunstable order
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Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.