Cement & Aggregates
Order MOT Type 1 for delivery in Leicester
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 LE1 to LE2, we price MOT Type 1 delivered to Leicester and confirm the drop point and date when you order.
Your Leicester delivery
- Daylight
- About 7h 38m on the shortest day
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Delivering to
- Leicester (Leicestershire)
- Nearby (straight line)
- Oadby (3 mi), Wigston (4 mi), Loughborough (9 mi)
- Postcode districts
- LE1, LE4, LE5, LE2
Which MOT Type 1 can you order in Leicester?
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- 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.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
Sizing your order
A 4 × 5 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
MOT Type 1 Sub-base: choosing well
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.
Before your Leicester delivery arrives
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Leicester is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
- If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
Your questions answered
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 Leicester 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.
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.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Leicester?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
Close to Leicester
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Oadby
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Wigston
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Loughborough
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Coalville
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Hinckley
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Melton Mowbray
Also available in Leicester
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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.