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Order MOT Type 1 for delivery in Tonbridge
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.
Order MOT Type 1 for Tonbridge with one message: we check the quantities, price the delivery and confirm everything before you pay.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base to Tonbridge: the basics
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Postcode districts
- TN9, TN11, TN10
- Delivering to
- Tonbridge, Kent
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Nearby (straight line)
- Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 mi), Sevenoaks (6 mi), Crowborough (10 mi)
- Daylight
- About 7h 53m on the shortest day
MOT Type 1 Sub-base we supply in Tonbridge
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
- Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
How delivery works in Tonbridge
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Tonbridge is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
- With roughly 7h 53m of daylight in Tonbridge around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
- Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base: choosing well
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.
Compaction
Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.
How much will you need?
An 8 × 5 m area at 100 mm compacted is 4 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 9.2 tonnes, or around 11 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Tonbridge: 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.
What is the difference between Type 1 and scalpings?
Type 1 is graded to a specification so it compacts into a strong, stable layer. Scalpings are less controlled and suit less demanding areas.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Tonbridge?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Tonbridge?
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.
Also delivering MOT Type 1 nearby
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Royal Tunbridge Wells
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Sevenoaks
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Crowborough
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Maidstone
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in East Grinstead
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Swanley
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