MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivery in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Our MOT Type 1 range for Newcastle-under-Lyme jobs

• Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
• Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
• HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
• MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.

Things to check before you order

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.

Compaction

Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.

How delivery works in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Newcastle-under-Lyme is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• With roughly 7h 34m of daylight in Newcastle-under-Lyme 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.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

Quantities: a worked example

A 4 × 4 m area at 150 mm compacted is 2.4 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 5.5 tonnes, or around 7 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator

Common questions from Newcastle-under-Lyme

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Newcastle-under-Lyme?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Newcastle-under-Lyme?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

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.

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.