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MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivery in Holywood

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 BT18 to BT18, we price MOT Type 1 delivered to Holywood and confirm the drop point and date when you order.

A compacted grey crushed-stone sub-base for a driveway with a plate compactor on it

Delivery facts for Holywood

How it arrives
Bulk bags or tipped loads
Nearby (straight line)
Newtownabbey (4 mi), Belfast (5 mi), Carrickfergus (5 mi)
Delivering to
Holywood, County Down
Daylight
About 7h 14m on the shortest day
Postcode districts
BT18
Delivery
Quoted individually (Northern Ireland)

Which MOT Type 1 can you order in Holywood?

  • Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
  • Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
  • ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
  • HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.

Picking the right product

Compaction

Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.

Virgin or recycled?

Recycled Type 1 can be a good option where it meets the specification; ask what your project or local authority requires.

Delivering MOT Type 1 in Holywood

Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Deliveries to Northern Ireland include a sea crossing, so we quote each order individually.

  • Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
  • Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
  • Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

Sizing your order

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

Your questions answered

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.

Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Holywood?

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.

Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Holywood?

Yes. We deliver across Holywood, including BT18. Deliveries to Northern Ireland include a sea crossing, so we quote each order individually. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

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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.

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