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MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered to Hornchurch

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.

Order MOT Type 1 for Hornchurch with one message: we check the quantities, price the delivery and confirm everything before you pay.

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

Hornchurch delivery at a glance

Nearby (straight line)
Romford (2 mi), South Ockendon (4 mi), Thamesmead (6 mi)
Daylight
About 7h 49m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Bulk bags or tipped loads
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Delivering to
Hornchurch, Greater London
Postcode districts
RM11, RM12, RM7, RM14

Which MOT Type 1 can you order in Hornchurch?

  • Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
  • ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
  • Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
  • HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
  • MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.

A quick quantity check

A 5 × 3 m area at 150 mm compacted is 2.25 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 5.2 tonnes, or around 7 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator

Planning the drop in Hornchurch

Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Hornchurch is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

  • Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
  • Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Getting the right MOT Type 1

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.

Questions about MOT Type 1 delivery in Hornchurch

How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Hornchurch?

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 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 tip it loose?

For larger quantities we can price a loose tipped load if the lorry can reach and there is space to tip.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Hornchurch?

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.

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.

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