Cement & Aggregates
Order MOT Type 1 for delivery in Witham
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.
Whether it is a repair, an extension or a new build in Witham, we can supply the MOT Type 1 and deliver to site.
Witham delivery at a glance
- Daylight
- About 7h 46m on the shortest day
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Delivering to
- Witham, Essex
- Nearby (straight line)
- Maldon (5 mi), Braintree (7 mi), Chelmsford (9 mi)
- Postcode districts
- CM8, CM3, CM9
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
Our MOT Type 1 range for Witham jobs
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- 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
An 8 × 5 m area at 150 mm compacted is 6 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 13.9 tonnes, or around 17 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Things to check before you order
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.
Compaction
Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.
Planning the drop in Witham
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Witham is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- In summer Witham gets around 16h 42m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
- On busy streets in Witham, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
- Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
Ordering MOT Type 1 for Witham: FAQs
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.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to trades and homeowners in Witham?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
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.
Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Witham?
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.
Nearby towns we deliver MOT Type 1 to
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Maldon
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Braintree
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Chelmsford
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Colchester
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Wickford
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Rayleigh
Other materials for Witham sites
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