Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base for West Bridgford, delivered to site
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.
We deliver MOT Type 1 to sites, driveways and yards across West Bridgford, from a single pallet for a small job to full loads for bigger builds.

Your West Bridgford delivery
- Daylight
- About 7h 34m on the shortest day
- Postcode districts
- NG2, NG12, NG11, NG1
- Delivering to
- West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire
- Nearby (straight line)
- Nottingham (2 mi), Arnold (5 mi), Long Eaton (6 mi)
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
Which MOT Type 1 can you order in West Bridgford?
- 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.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
Planning the drop in West Bridgford
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. West Bridgford is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
- Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
- Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
Getting the right 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.
A quick quantity check
A 4 × 5 m area at 150 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
Common questions from West Bridgford
Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in West Bridgford?
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 you tip it loose?
For larger quantities we can price a loose tipped load if the lorry can reach and there is space to tip.
How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in West Bridgford?
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.
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.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base in neighbouring towns
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Nottingham
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Arnold
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Long Eaton
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Hucknall
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Ilkeston
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Heanor
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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.
