Cement & Aggregates
Order MOT Type 1 for delivery in Reading
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 Reading, we can supply the MOT Type 1 and deliver to site.
Your Reading delivery
- Postcode districts
- RG1, RG4, RG30, RG6
- Nearby (straight line)
- Wokingham (7 mi), Crowthorne (10 mi), Yateley (10 mi)
- Daylight
- About 7h 50m on the shortest day
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Delivering to
- Reading, Berkshire
Our MOT Type 1 range for Reading jobs
- 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.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
Delivering MOT Type 1 in Reading
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Reading is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
- For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
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.
Virgin or recycled?
Recycled Type 1 can be a good option where it meets the specification; ask what your project or local authority requires.
Working out quantities for your Reading job
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
Questions about MOT Type 1 delivery in Reading
Is there a minimum order for delivery to Reading?
There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.
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 Reading?
Yes. We deliver across Reading, including RG1, RG4, RG30, RG6. Reading is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
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.
Also delivering MOT Type 1 nearby
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Wokingham
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Crowthorne
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Yateley
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Bracknell
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Sandhurst
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Maidenhead
Also available in Reading
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