Cement & Aggregates
Order MOT Type 1 for delivery in Maidstone
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.
Need MOT Type 1 on site in Maidstone? Tell us what you are building and we will work out the quantities and price it delivered.
Delivery facts for Maidstone
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Daylight
- About 7h 52m on the shortest day
- Nearby (straight line)
- Chatham (8 mi), Rochester (8 mi), Gillingham (9 mi)
- Delivering to
- Maidstone, Kent
- Postcode districts
- ME14, ME15, ME16, ME17
What MOT Type 1 can we deliver to Maidstone?
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- 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.
Quantities: a worked example
A 10 × 3 m area at 150 mm compacted is 4.5 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 10.4 tonnes, or around 13 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Planning the drop in Maidstone
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Maidstone is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
- If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
Choosing MOT Type 1
Compaction
Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.
Virgin or recycled?
Recycled Type 1 can be a good option where it meets the specification; ask what your project or local authority requires.
Common questions from Maidstone
Can I add other materials to my Maidstone 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.
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.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Maidstone?
Yes. We deliver across Maidstone, including ME14, ME15, ME16, ME17. Maidstone is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
Does Type 1 drain?
Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.
Nearby towns we deliver MOT Type 1 to
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Chatham
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Rochester
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Gillingham
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Strood
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Sittingbourne
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Tonbridge
Other materials for Maidstone sites
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.