Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivery in Paignton
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.
For jobs in Paignton we quote MOT Type 1 as a delivered price to your postcode, with the vehicle and offload method agreed up front.
Your Paignton delivery
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Nearby (straight line)
- Torquay (3 mi), Newton Abbot (7 mi), Exmouth (15 mi)
- Daylight
- About 8h 00m on the shortest day
- Postcode districts
- TQ3, TQ4, TQ2, TQ5
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Delivering to
- Paignton, Devon
MOT Type 1 Sub-base available for Paignton delivery
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- 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.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
How much will you need?
A 5 × 6 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
Delivery to Paignton: what helps
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Paignton is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- With roughly 8h 00m of daylight in Paignton around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
- If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
- If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
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.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Paignton: questions
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.
Does Type 1 drain?
Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.
How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Paignton?
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 I add other materials to my Paignton 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.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base in neighbouring towns
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Torquay
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Newton Abbot
- 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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