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MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered to Wednesbury

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.

Trades and homeowners in Wednesbury can order MOT Type 1 for delivery by sending a list, a drawing or just the sizes of the job.

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

Delivery facts for Wednesbury

Nearby (straight line)
Tipton (2 mi), West Bromwich (3 mi), Willenhall (3 mi)
Delivering to
Wednesbury, West Midlands
How it arrives
Bulk bags or tipped loads
Postcode districts
WS10, B71, WV14, DY4
Daylight
About 7h 39m on the shortest day
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery

Which MOT Type 1 can you order in Wednesbury?

  • MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
  • 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.
  • HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.

A quick quantity check

A 5 × 6 m area at 100 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

Before you order MOT Type 1

Compaction

Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.

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 Wednesbury

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

  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
  • Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
  • In summer Wednesbury gets around 16h 50m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.

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.

Can I add other materials to my Wednesbury 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.

Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Wednesbury?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

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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