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MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered to Walsall

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.

From WS1 to WS4, we price MOT Type 1 delivered to Walsall and confirm the drop point and date when you order.

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

MOT Type 1 Sub-base to Walsall: the basics

Daylight
About 7h 38m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Bulk bags or tipped loads
Delivering to
Walsall, West Midlands
Postcode districts
WS1, WS2, WS5, WS4
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Nearby (straight line)
Bloxwich (2 mi), Wednesbury (3 mi), Aldridge (3 mi)

Choosing from our MOT Type 1 range

  • Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
  • HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
  • Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
  • ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.

Working out quantities for your Walsall job

A 5 × 3 m area at 150 mm compacted is 2.25 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 5.2 tonnes, or around 7 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator

Delivery to Walsall: what helps

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

  • In summer Walsall gets around 16h 51m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
  • Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.

Before you order 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.

Questions about MOT Type 1 delivery in Walsall

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Walsall?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Walsall?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.

Does Type 1 drain?

Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.

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.

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