Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered to Rochester
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.
From ME1 to ME3, we price MOT Type 1 delivered to Rochester and confirm the drop point and date when you order.
Rochester delivery at a glance
- Delivering to
- Rochester, Kent
- Nearby (straight line)
- Chatham (1 mi), Strood (1 mi), Gillingham (2 mi)
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Daylight
- About 7h 51m on the shortest day
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Postcode districts
- ME1, ME2, ME4, ME3
MOT Type 1 Sub-base available for Rochester delivery
- 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.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base: choosing well
Compaction
Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.
Virgin or recycled?
Recycled Type 1 can be a good option where it meets the specification; ask what your project or local authority requires.
Before your Rochester delivery arrives
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Rochester is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- With roughly 7h 51m of daylight in Rochester around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
- Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
- Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
Quantities: a worked example
An 8 × 3 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
Your questions answered
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.
Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Rochester?
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.
What is the difference between Type 1 and scalpings?
Type 1 is graded to a specification so it compacts into a strong, stable layer. Scalpings are less controlled and suit less demanding areas.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Rochester?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
Nearby towns we deliver MOT Type 1 to
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Chatham
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Strood
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Gillingham
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Gravesend
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Maidstone
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Stanford-le-Hope
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