Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered to Oadby
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.
Building in Oadby? Send us your list and we will come back with a delivered price for the MOT Type 1 and anything else on it.

Oadby delivery at a glance
- Postcode districts
- LE2, LE18, LE7
- Nearby (straight line)
- Wigston (2 mi), Leicester (3 mi), Market Harborough (11 mi)
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Delivering to
- Oadby, Leicestershire
- Daylight
- About 7h 38m on the shortest day
Our MOT Type 1 range for Oadby jobs
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- 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.
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
Before you order MOT Type 1
Virgin or recycled?
Recycled Type 1 can be a good option where it meets the specification; ask what your project or local authority requires.
Compaction
Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.
Sizing your order
A 4 × 6 m area at 150 mm compacted is 3.6 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 8.3 tonnes, or around 10 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
How delivery works in Oadby
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Oadby 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.
- Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around LE2 are priced to the exact address.
- Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base questions
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Oadby?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
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.
Is there a minimum order for delivery to Oadby?
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.
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.
Nearby towns we deliver MOT Type 1 to
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Wigston
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Leicester
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Market Harborough
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Loughborough
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Hinckley
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Melton Mowbray
Also available in Oadby
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