Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base for London, 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.
For jobs in London we quote MOT Type 1 as a delivered price to your postcode, with the vehicle and offload method agreed up front.

MOT Type 1 Sub-base to London: the basics
- Daylight
- About 7h 49m on the shortest day
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Nearby (straight line)
- Pimlico (1 mi), Islington (2 mi), Chelsea (2 mi)
- Postcode districts
- EC1, WC1, SE1, W1
- Delivering to
- London, Greater London
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
MOT Type 1 Sub-base we supply in London
- Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
Planning the drop in London
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. London is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around EC1 are priced to the exact address.
- Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
- For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
Sizing your order
A 10 × 6 m area at 100 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
Things to check before you order
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.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base questions
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.
Does Type 1 drain?
Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in London?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in London?
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.
Also delivering MOT Type 1 nearby
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Pimlico
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Islington
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Chelsea
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Battersea
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Holloway
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Brixton
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