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MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivery in West Glamorgan

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.

Builders, trades and self-builders in West Glamorgan can order MOT Type 1 for delivery to Swansea, Ystalyfera and the towns in between.

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

West Glamorgan at a glance

Covering
6 towns across West Glamorgan
Postcode areas
SA
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags or tipped loads
Neighbouring areas
Mid Glamorgan, Dyfed, South Glamorgan

Our MOT Type 1 range for West Glamorgan jobs

  • 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.
  • MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
  • Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.

MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered in West Glamorgan towns

Sizing your order

An 8 × 6 m area at 150 mm compacted is 7.2 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 16.6 tonnes, or around 20 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator

Delivery to West Glamorgan: what helps

Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Our standard mainland delivery area covers West Glamorgan.

  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
  • Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
  • On busy streets in West Glamorgan, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

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.

Your questions answered

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 Glamorgan?

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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to West Glamorgan?

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.

Send your list, get a delivered price

Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.

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