MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivery in Newport (Gwent)

Which MOT Type 1 can you order in Newport (Gwent)?

• Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
• ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
• Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
• HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.

Before your Newport (Gwent) delivery arrives

Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Newport (Gwent) 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.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.

Estimating your MOT Type 1

A 10 × 4 m area at 150 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

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.

MOT Type 1 Sub-base questions

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.

Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Newport (Gwent)?

Yes. We deliver across Newport (Gwent), including NP20, NP19, NP10. Newport (Gwent) is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Newport (Gwent)?

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