Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base for Durham, delivered to site
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.
Need MOT Type 1 on site in Durham? Tell us what you are building and we will work out the quantities and price it delivered.
Durham delivery at a glance
- Daylight
- About 7h 13m on the shortest day
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Postcode districts
- DH1, DH7
- Nearby (straight line)
- Chester-le-Street (6 mi), Houghton-le-Spring (6 mi), Stanley (8 mi)
- Delivering to
- Durham
Our MOT Type 1 range for Durham jobs
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- 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.
Working out quantities for your Durham job
An 8 × 4 m area at 150 mm compacted is 4.8 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 11.1 tonnes, or around 14 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Picking the right product
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.
Before your Durham delivery arrives
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Durham is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- In summer Durham gets around 17h 19m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
- With roughly 7h 13m of daylight in Durham around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
Ordering MOT Type 1 for Durham: FAQs
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Durham?
Yes. We deliver across Durham, including DH1, DH7. Durham 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 Durham?
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.
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.
Close to Durham
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Chester-le-Street
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Houghton-le-Spring
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Stanley
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Washington
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Bishop Auckland
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Peterlee
Also available in Durham
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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.