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MOT Type 1 Sub-base for Portadown, 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.

Whether it is a repair, an extension or a new build in Portadown, we can supply the MOT Type 1 and deliver to site.

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

MOT Type 1 Sub-base to Portadown: the basics

Delivering to
Portadown, County Armagh
How it arrives
Bulk bags or tipped loads
Daylight
About 7h 17m on the shortest day
Delivery
Quoted individually (Northern Ireland)
Nearby (straight line)
Craigavon (3 mi), Banbridge (8 mi), Armagh (10 mi)
Postcode districts
BT62, BT63, BT64, BT65

Choosing from our MOT Type 1 range

  • HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
  • Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
  • 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.

Picking the right product

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.

Delivering MOT Type 1 in Portadown

Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Deliveries to Northern Ireland include a sea crossing, so we quote each order individually.

  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
  • On busy streets in Portadown, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.

How much will you need?

A 4 × 6 m area at 100 mm compacted is 2.4 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 5.5 tonnes, or around 7 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator

Ordering MOT Type 1 for Portadown: FAQs

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

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.

Does Type 1 drain?

Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.

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 Portadown?

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.

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