Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base for Worksop, 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.
Whether it is a repair, an extension or a new build in Worksop, we can supply the MOT Type 1 and deliver to site.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base to Worksop: the basics
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Nearby (straight line)
- Retford (8 mi), Staveley (10 mi), Mansfield (12 mi)
- Delivering to
- Worksop, Nottinghamshire
- Postcode districts
- S80, S81
- Daylight
- About 7h 30m on the shortest day
What MOT Type 1 can we deliver to Worksop?
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
Delivering MOT Type 1 in Worksop
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Worksop is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
- Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
- If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
Getting the right MOT Type 1
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.
Estimating your MOT Type 1
A 4 × 4 m area at 100 mm compacted is 1.6 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 3.7 tonnes, or around 5 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Ordering MOT Type 1 for Worksop: FAQs
Does Type 1 drain?
Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.
Can you deliver MOT Type 1 to a site with restricted access in Worksop?
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.
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.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Worksop?
Yes. We deliver across Worksop, including S80, S81. Worksop is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
MOT Type 1 Sub-base near Worksop
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Retford
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Staveley
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Mansfield
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Chesterfield
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Rotherham
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Sutton-in-Ashfield
Also available in Worksop
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