Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivery in Shrewsbury
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 Shrewsbury can order MOT Type 1 for delivery by sending a list, a drawing or just the sizes of the job.
Delivery facts for Shrewsbury
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Daylight
- About 7h 37m on the shortest day
- Postcode districts
- SY1, SY2, SY3, SY4
- Delivering to
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
- Nearby (straight line)
- Wellington (10 mi), Telford (13 mi), Oswestry (16 mi)
Our MOT Type 1 range for Shrewsbury 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.
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
Delivering MOT Type 1 in Shrewsbury
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Shrewsbury is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
- For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
- Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
Before you order 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.
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.
Quantities: a worked example
A 4 × 6 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
MOT Type 1 Sub-base questions
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.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Shrewsbury?
Yes. We deliver across Shrewsbury, including SY1, SY2, SY3, SY4. Shrewsbury is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
Can I add other materials to my Shrewsbury delivery?
Yes. Put everything on one list, from MOT Type 1 to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.
Does Type 1 drain?
Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base in neighbouring towns
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Wellington
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Telford
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Oswestry
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Welshpool
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Rhosllannerchrugog
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Wrexham
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