Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base for Leighton Buzzard, delivered to site
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 Leighton Buzzard can order MOT Type 1 for delivery by sending a list, a drawing or just the sizes of the job.

Delivery facts for Leighton Buzzard
- Daylight
- About 7h 45m on the shortest day
- Nearby (straight line)
- Dunstable (6 mi), Bletchley (6 mi), Milton Keynes (10 mi)
- Delivering to
- Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Postcode districts
- LU7
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
Choosing from our MOT Type 1 range
- Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
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.
Planning the drop in Leighton Buzzard
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Leighton Buzzard is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- On busy streets in Leighton Buzzard, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
- With roughly 7h 45m of daylight in Leighton Buzzard around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
- If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
Quantities: a worked example
A 4 × 3 m area at 100 mm compacted is 1.2 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 2.8 tonnes, or around 4 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Ordering MOT Type 1 for Leighton Buzzard: FAQs
How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Leighton Buzzard?
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 I add other materials to my Leighton Buzzard 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.
Also delivering MOT Type 1 nearby
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Dunstable
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Bletchley
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Milton Keynes
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Aylesbury
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Ampthill
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Luton
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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.
