Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered to Islington
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.
Trades and homeowners in Islington can order MOT Type 1 for delivery by sending a list, a drawing or just the sizes of the job.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base to Islington: the basics
- Daylight
- About 7h 49m on the shortest day
- Delivering to
- Islington, Greater London
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Nearby (straight line)
- Highbury (1 mi), Holloway (1 mi), London (2 mi)
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Postcode districts
- N1, N5, N7
Choosing from our MOT Type 1 range
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
Before you order MOT Type 1
Compaction
Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.
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.
Before your Islington delivery arrives
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Islington is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
- On busy streets in Islington, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
- If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
Working out quantities for your Islington job
An 8 × 5 m area at 150 mm compacted is 6 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 13.9 tonnes, or around 17 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Questions about MOT Type 1 delivery in Islington
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 I add other materials to my Islington delivery?
Yes. Put everything on one list, from MOT Type 1 to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.
Is there a minimum order for delivery to Islington?
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.
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.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base in neighbouring towns
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Highbury
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Holloway
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in London
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Pimlico
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Bow
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Kilburn
Other materials for Islington sites
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