Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivery in Plymouth
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.
SK Trade is a builders' merchant delivering MOT Type 1 into Plymouth, priced to your postcode and confirmed in writing.
Delivery facts for Plymouth
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Nearby (straight line)
- Paignton (26 mi), Newton Abbot (26 mi), St Austell (28 mi)
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Daylight
- About 8h 01m on the shortest day
- Delivering to
- Plymouth, Devon
- Postcode districts
- PL2, PL4, PL1, PL3
MOT Type 1 Sub-base we supply in Plymouth
- 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.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
Delivering MOT Type 1 in Plymouth
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Plymouth is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
- Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base: choosing well
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.
A quick quantity check
A 10 × 3 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
Your questions answered
How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Plymouth?
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.
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.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Plymouth?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
Nearby towns we deliver MOT Type 1 to
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Paignton
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Newton Abbot
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in St Austell
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Torquay
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Exeter
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Exmouth
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