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MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered to Southend-on-Sea

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 Southend-on-Sea, we can supply the MOT Type 1 and deliver to site.

A compacted grey crushed-stone sub-base for a driveway with a plate compactor on it

Delivery facts for Southend-on-Sea

How it arrives
Bulk bags or tipped loads
Nearby (straight line)
Rayleigh (6 mi), Canvey Island (6 mi), South Benfleet (7 mi)
Delivering to
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Daylight
About 7h 49m on the shortest day
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Postcode districts
SS1, SS2, SS0, SS9

Our MOT Type 1 range for Southend-on-Sea jobs

  • 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.
  • ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
  • HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
  • MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.

Things to check before you order

Virgin or recycled?

Recycled Type 1 can be a good option where it meets the specification; ask what your project or local authority requires.

Compaction

Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.

Before your Southend-on-Sea delivery arrives

Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Southend-on-Sea is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
  • Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
  • Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.

Estimating your MOT Type 1

A 5 × 4 m area at 150 mm compacted is 3 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 6.9 tonnes, or around 9 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator

Ordering MOT Type 1 for Southend-on-Sea: FAQs

Can I add other materials to my Southend-on-Sea 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.

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 tip it loose?

For larger quantities we can price a loose tipped load if the lorry can reach and there is space to tip.

Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Southend-on-Sea?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

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