Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base for Seaham, 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.
For jobs in Seaham we quote MOT Type 1 as a delivered price to your postcode, with the vehicle and offload method agreed up front.
Delivery facts for Seaham
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Daylight
- About 7h 12m on the shortest day
- Delivering to
- Seaham, Durham
- Postcode districts
- SR7, SR8, DH6
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Nearby (straight line)
- Houghton-le-Spring (5 mi), Sunderland (5 mi), Peterlee (5 mi)
Choosing from our MOT Type 1 range
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
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.
Compaction
Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.
How much will you need?
A 6 × 4 m area at 150 mm compacted is 3.6 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 8.3 tonnes, or around 10 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Delivery to Seaham: what helps
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Seaham is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
- Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around SR7 are priced to the exact address.
- Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
Your questions answered
Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Seaham?
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.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Seaham?
Yes. We deliver across Seaham, including SR7, SR8, DH6. Seaham is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
Does Type 1 drain?
Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.
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.
Also delivering MOT Type 1 nearby
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Houghton-le-Spring
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Sunderland
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Peterlee
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Washington
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Chester-le-Street
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Durham
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