Cement & Aggregates
Order MOT Type 1 for delivery in Retford
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.
We deliver MOT Type 1 to sites, driveways and yards across Retford, from a single pallet for a small job to full loads for bigger builds.

Your Retford delivery
- Daylight
- About 7h 30m on the shortest day
- Nearby (straight line)
- Worksop (8 mi), Gainsborough (8 mi), Doncaster (16 mi)
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Postcode districts
- DN22
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Delivering to
- Retford, Nottinghamshire
Choosing from our MOT Type 1 range
- 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 Retford
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Retford is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
- Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
- Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
How much will you need?
An 8 × 6 m area at 100 mm compacted is 4.8 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 11.1 tonnes, or around 14 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
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.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Retford: questions
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Retford?
Yes. We deliver across Retford, including DN22. Retford is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
Is there a minimum order for delivery to Retford?
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.
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.
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.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base in neighbouring towns
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Worksop
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Gainsborough
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Doncaster
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Mansfield
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Bentley
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Staveley
Other materials for Retford sites
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