Cement & Aggregates
Order MOT Type 1 for delivery in Harwich
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 Harwich we quote MOT Type 1 as a delivered price to your postcode, with the vehicle and offload method agreed up front.

Your Harwich delivery
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Postcode districts
- CO12
- Nearby (straight line)
- Felixstowe (3 mi), Ipswich (10 mi), Clacton-on-Sea (12 mi)
- Daylight
- About 7h 45m on the shortest day
- Delivering to
- Harwich, Essex
MOT Type 1 Sub-base available for Harwich delivery
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- 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.
Delivery to Harwich: what helps
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Harwich is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- On busy streets in Harwich, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
- Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
- Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
Before you order 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.
Virgin or recycled?
Recycled Type 1 can be a good option where it meets the specification; ask what your project or local authority requires.
Working out quantities for your Harwich job
A 5 × 4 m area at 150 mm compacted is 3 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 6.9 tonnes, or around 9 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Your questions answered
Is there a minimum order for delivery to Harwich?
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.
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.
How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Harwich?
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.
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.
Other towns near Harwich
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Felixstowe
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Ipswich
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Clacton-on-Sea
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Colchester
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Stowmarket
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Sudbury
Complete your Harwich order
Send your list, get a delivered price
Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.
