Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base for sites in Essex
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.
Builders, trades and self-builders in Essex can order MOT Type 1 for delivery to Southend-on-Sea, Harwich and the towns in between.
Essex at a glance
- Covering
- 21 towns across Essex
- Postcode areas
- SS, CO, CM, RM, EN
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Neighbouring areas
- Kent, Greater London, Hertfordshire
What MOT Type 1 can we deliver to Essex?
- 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.
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered in Essex towns
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Southend-on-Sea
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Basildon
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Colchester
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Chelmsford
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Harlow
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Grays
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Braintree
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Brentwood
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Clacton-on-Sea
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in South Benfleet
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Canvey Island
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Billericay
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Rayleigh
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Stanford-le-Hope
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Wickford
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Witham
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Pitsea
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Maldon
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Waltham Abbey
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in South Ockendon
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Harwich
Quantities: a worked example
A 5 × 5 m area at 100 mm compacted is 2.5 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 5.8 tonnes, or around 7 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Delivering MOT Type 1 in Essex
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Essex.
- 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.
- If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
Choosing 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.
Your questions answered
Is there a minimum order for delivery to Essex?
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.
Does Type 1 drain?
Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.
Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Essex?
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.
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.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base in neighbouring areas
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Kent
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Greater London
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Hertfordshire
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Suffolk
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Surrey
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