Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivered to Wickford
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 Wickford can order MOT Type 1 for delivery by sending a list, a drawing or just the sizes of the job.
Delivery facts for Wickford
- Postcode districts
- SS12, SS11, CM11, CM3
- Delivering to
- Wickford, Essex
- Nearby (straight line)
- Pitsea (3 mi), Rayleigh (4 mi), Basildon (4 mi)
- Daylight
- About 7h 48m on the shortest day
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
Our MOT Type 1 range for Wickford jobs
- 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.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
How much will you need?
A 4 × 3 m area at 100 mm compacted is 1.2 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 2.8 tonnes, or around 4 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Delivery to Wickford: what helps
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Wickford is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- In summer Wickford gets around 16h 40m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
- Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
Things to check before you order
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.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base questions
Does Type 1 drain?
Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Wickford?
Yes. We deliver across Wickford, including SS12, SS11, CM11, CM3. Wickford is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
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.
How soon can MOT Type 1 be delivered in Wickford?
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.
Other towns near Wickford
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Pitsea
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Rayleigh
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Basildon
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in South Benfleet
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Billericay
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Canvey Island
Other materials for Wickford sites
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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.