Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivery in Folkestone
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.
For jobs in Folkestone we quote MOT Type 1 as a delivered price to your postcode, with the vehicle and offload method agreed up front.

Folkestone delivery at a glance
- Daylight
- About 7h 54m on the shortest day
- Postcode districts
- CT19, CT20, CT18
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Delivering to
- Folkestone, Kent
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Nearby (straight line)
- Dover (7 mi), Ashford (Kent) (13 mi), Deal (14 mi)
Choosing from our MOT Type 1 range
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
- 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.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
Before your Folkestone delivery arrives
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Folkestone is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
- On busy streets in Folkestone, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
- Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
Getting the right MOT Type 1
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.
Compaction
Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.
Estimating your MOT Type 1
A 4 × 6 m area at 100 mm compacted is 2.4 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 5.5 tonnes, or around 7 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Common questions from Folkestone
How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Folkestone?
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 tip it loose?
For larger quantities we can price a loose tipped load if the lorry can reach and there is space to tip.
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.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Folkestone?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
Other towns near Folkestone
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Dover
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Ashford (Kent)
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Deal
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Canterbury
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Faversham
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Herne Bay
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