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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.

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

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.

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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