Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base for North Shields, delivered to site
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 North Shields? Tell us what you are building and we will work out the quantities and price it delivered.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base to North Shields: the basics
- Nearby (straight line)
- Tynemouth (1 mi), South Shields (1 mi), Whitley Bay (2 mi)
- Postcode districts
- NE29, NE30
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Daylight
- About 7h 10m on the shortest day
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Delivering to
- North Shields (Tyne and Wear)
What MOT Type 1 can we deliver to North Shields?
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- 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.
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base: choosing well
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.
Delivering MOT Type 1 in North Shields
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. North Shields is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
- Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
Quantities: a worked example
A 10 × 3 m area at 100 mm compacted is 3 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 6.9 tonnes, or around 9 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Questions about MOT Type 1 delivery in North Shields
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in North Shields?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in North Shields?
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.
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.
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.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base near North Shields
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Tynemouth
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in South Shields
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Whitley Bay
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Jarrow
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Wallsend
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Hebburn
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