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Order MOT Type 1 for delivery in Taunton

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.

We deliver MOT Type 1 to sites, driveways and yards across Taunton, from a single pallet for a small job to full loads for bigger builds.

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

Delivery facts for Taunton

How it arrives
Bulk bags or tipped loads
Delivering to
Taunton, Somerset
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Daylight
About 7h 54m on the shortest day
Postcode districts
TA1, TA2, TA3
Nearby (straight line)
Bridgwater (9 mi), Burnham-on-Sea (16 mi), Tiverton (19 mi)

Our MOT Type 1 range for Taunton jobs

  • Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
  • ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
  • 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.

Getting MOT Type 1 onto your Taunton site

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

  • Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
  • Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
  • In summer Taunton gets around 16h 33m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.

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.

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 10 × 4 m area at 150 mm compacted is 6 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 13.9 tonnes, or around 17 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator

Common questions from Taunton

Can I add other materials to my Taunton 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.

Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Taunton?

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.

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.

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.

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