Cement & Aggregates
Order MOT Type 1 for delivery in Welling
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 DA16 to DA15, we price MOT Type 1 delivered to Welling and confirm the drop point and date when you order.
Your Welling delivery
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Delivering to
- Welling, Greater London
- Daylight
- About 7h 50m on the shortest day
- Nearby (straight line)
- Bexley (2 mi), Eltham (3 mi), Thamesmead (3 mi)
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Postcode districts
- DA16, DA6, DA7, DA15
MOT Type 1 Sub-base available for Welling delivery
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- 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.
Estimating your MOT Type 1
A 6 × 3 m area at 100 mm compacted is 1.8 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 4.2 tonnes, or around 5 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
MOT Type 1 Sub-base: choosing well
Compaction
Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.
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 delivery works in Welling
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Welling is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
- With roughly 7h 50m of daylight in Welling around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
- Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around DA16 are priced to the exact address.
Common questions from Welling
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.
Is there a minimum order for delivery to Welling?
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.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Welling?
Yes. We deliver across Welling, including DA16, DA6, DA7, DA15. Welling is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
Does Type 1 drain?
Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.
Nearby towns we deliver MOT Type 1 to
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Bexley
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Eltham
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Thamesmead
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Blackheath
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Dartford
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Barking
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Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.