Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered to Portslade
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 Portslade can order MOT Type 1 for delivery by sending a list, a drawing or just the sizes of the job.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base to Portslade: the basics
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Postcode districts
- BN41, BN3, BN1
- Daylight
- About 7h 56m on the shortest day
- Nearby (straight line)
- Hove (2 mi), Brighton (3 mi), Worthing (7 mi)
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Delivering to
- Portslade, East Sussex
Which MOT Type 1 can you order in Portslade?
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- 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.
How delivery works in Portslade
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Portslade is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
- Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
How much will you need?
A 4 × 3 m area at 150 mm compacted is 1.8 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 4.2 tonnes, or around 5 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.
Ordering MOT Type 1 for Portslade: FAQs
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 Portslade?
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.
Does Type 1 drain?
Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Portslade?
Yes. We deliver across Portslade, including BN41, BN3, BN1. Portslade is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
Close to Portslade
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Hove
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Brighton
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Worthing
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Rottingdean
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Burgess Hill
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Haywards Heath
Also available in Portslade
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.