Cement & Aggregates
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.

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.
Close to Holywood
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Newtownabbey
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Belfast
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Carrickfergus
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Newtownards
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Bangor (Down)
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Lisburn
Also available in Holywood
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.
