Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivery in Newton Abbot
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.
We deliver MOT Type 1 to sites, driveways and yards across Newton Abbot, from a single pallet for a small job to full loads for bigger builds.

Delivery facts for Newton Abbot
- Nearby (straight line)
- Torquay (6 mi), Paignton (7 mi), Exmouth (11 mi)
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Delivering to
- Newton Abbot, Devon
- Postcode districts
- TQ12
- Daylight
- About 7h 59m on the shortest day
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
What MOT Type 1 can we deliver to Newton Abbot?
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- 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.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
A quick quantity check
A 5 × 6 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
How delivery works in Newton Abbot
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Newton Abbot is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
- 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.
Picking the right product
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.
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.
How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Newton Abbot?
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.
Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Newton Abbot?
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.
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.
Also delivering MOT Type 1 nearby
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Torquay
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Paignton
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Exmouth
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Exeter
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Plymouth
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Tiverton
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