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Order MOT Type 1 for delivery in Merthyr Tydfil
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 Merthyr Tydfil we quote MOT Type 1 as a delivered price to your postcode, with the vehicle and offload method agreed up front.
Delivery facts for Merthyr Tydfil
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Nearby (straight line)
- Aberdare (4 mi), Rhondda (7 mi), Ebbw Vale (8 mi)
- Postcode districts
- CF47, CF48, CF44, CF81
- Delivering to
- Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan
- Daylight
- About 7h 47m on the shortest day
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
Choosing from our MOT Type 1 range
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
- Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
Picking the right product
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.
Planning the drop in Merthyr Tydfil
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Merthyr Tydfil is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
- Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around CF47 are priced to the exact address.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
A quick quantity check
A 5 × 3 m area at 150 mm compacted is 2.25 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 5.2 tonnes, or around 7 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Merthyr Tydfil: questions
Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Merthyr Tydfil?
Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.
Can I add other materials to my Merthyr Tydfil 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.
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.
Close to Merthyr Tydfil
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Aberdare
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- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Ebbw Vale
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- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Tonypandy
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