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Cement & Aggregates

MOT Type 1 Sub-base for Pontypridd, 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.

Trades and homeowners in Pontypridd can order MOT Type 1 for delivery by sending a list, a drawing or just the sizes of the job.

A compacted grey crushed-stone sub-base for a driveway with a plate compactor on it

Your Pontypridd delivery

Daylight
About 7h 49m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Bulk bags or tipped loads
Nearby (straight line)
Tonypandy (5 mi), Caerphilly (6 mi), Rhondda (6 mi)
Delivering to
Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Postcode districts
CF37

MOT Type 1 Sub-base we supply in Pontypridd

  • 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.
  • ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.

Delivery to Pontypridd: what helps

Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Pontypridd is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

  • Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
  • With roughly 7h 49m of daylight in Pontypridd around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.

Quantities: a worked example

A 6 × 5 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

Choosing 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.

MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Pontypridd: questions

Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Pontypridd?

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.

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.

How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Pontypridd?

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 you tip it loose?

For larger quantities we can price a loose tipped load if the lorry can reach and there is space to tip.

Send your list, get a delivered price

Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.

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