Cement & Aggregates
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.

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.
Nearby towns we deliver MOT Type 1 to
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Rayleigh
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Canvey Island
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in South Benfleet
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Pitsea
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Wickford
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Basildon
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Send your list, get a delivered price
Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.
