Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered to Thamesmead
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.
Building in Thamesmead? Send us your list and we will come back with a delivered price for the MOT Type 1 and anything else on it.
Thamesmead delivery at a glance
- Nearby (straight line)
- Barking (3 mi), Welling (3 mi), Ilford (4 mi)
- Daylight
- About 7h 50m on the shortest day
- Delivering to
- Thamesmead, Greater London
- Postcode districts
- SE28, SE2, DA17, SE18
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
Choosing from our MOT Type 1 range
- 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.
- Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
Working out quantities for your Thamesmead job
A 5 × 4 m area at 100 mm compacted is 2 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 4.6 tonnes, or around 6 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Getting the right 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.
How delivery works in Thamesmead
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Thamesmead is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
- 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.
Your questions answered
How much MOT Type 1 do I need?
Multiply the area by the compacted depth to get cubic metres, then allow about 2.1 to 2.2 tonnes per cubic metre. At 100 mm deep, a tonne covers roughly 4.5 square metres.
Does Type 1 drain?
Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.
Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Thamesmead?
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 I add other materials to my Thamesmead 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.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base in neighbouring towns
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Barking
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Welling
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Ilford
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Bexley
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Eltham
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Blackheath
More materials delivered to Thamesmead
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