Cement & Aggregates
Order MOT Type 1 for delivery in Oakham
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.
Whether it is a repair, an extension or a new build in Oakham, we can supply the MOT Type 1 and deliver to site.
Oakham delivery at a glance
- Daylight
- About 7h 37m on the shortest day
- Nearby (straight line)
- Uppingham (5 mi), Melton Mowbray (9 mi), Stamford (11 mi)
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Postcode districts
- LE15
- Delivering to
- Oakham, Rutland
Our MOT Type 1 range for Oakham jobs
- 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.
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
Delivery to Oakham: what helps
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Oakham is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around LE15 are priced to the exact address.
- If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
- In summer Oakham gets around 16h 52m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
A quick quantity check
An 8 × 5 m area at 100 mm compacted is 4 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 9.2 tonnes, or around 11 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Things to check before you order
Compaction
Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.
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.
Your questions answered
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.
Can I add other materials to my Oakham delivery?
Yes. Put everything on one list, from MOT Type 1 to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Oakham?
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.
Nearby towns we deliver MOT Type 1 to
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Uppingham
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Melton Mowbray
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Stamford
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Corby
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Market Harborough
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Oadby
Other materials for Oakham sites
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