Sub Base Type 1 MOT Bulk Bag
MOT Type 1 Sub Base (Crushed Limestone) – The Foundation of Durability
Get your landscaping or hardscaping project off to a solid, professional start with our premium MOT Type 1 Sub Base. This high-quality, crushed limestone aggregate is the industry standard for creating a strong, stable, and durable foundational layer under almost any outdoor surface.
Essential Features & Applications
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Superior Stability: As a certified MOT Type 1 material, this sub base consists of well-graded aggregates that ensure excellent compaction and load-bearing performance. This strong foundation prevents sinking, shifting, or settlement over time.
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Highly Versatile: Ideal for a wide range of demanding applications, including:
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Driveways: Providing the necessary strength to support vehicular traffic.
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Patios & Paths: Creating a reliably level base for paving slabs and block paving.
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Shed & Greenhouse Bases: Ensuring a firm, level platform for your structures.
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Optimal Compaction: The carefully crushed and graded material is easy to spread and achieves maximum density when compacted, resulting in a firm, reliable, and free-draining base layer.
The Quick Calculation Table
If you are laying Type 1 at different depths, here is what you can expect one 850kg bag to cover:
| Depth | Estimated Coverage | Best For |
| 25mm | 20 – 22m2 | Light leveling/topping |
| 50mm | 10 – 12m2 | Pedestrian paths & sheds |
| 75mm | 7 – 8m2 | Standard patios |
| 100mm | 5 – 6m2 | Driveways & heavy use |
Delivery & Value
Delivered in a convenient handy bulk bag (approximately 850kg), this sub base offers exceptional value and an easily manageable quantity for most home improvement projects. It is the go-to base material trusted by both DIY enthusiasts and professional builders for its consistent quality and performance.
Trust our MOT Type 1 Sub Base to be the robust, foundational core of your new outdoor space.
Important Delivery Information
We offer convenient home and site delivery to get your materials exactly where you need them. If you have any special requirements, please leave a note in the customer notes at checkout. To ensure a safe and successful delivery by our crane lorry or pallet truck, please note the following access requirements:
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Firm & Level Surface Required: Our delivery equipment (pallet trucks and crane lorries) can only operate on a firm, level, and paved surface such as concrete, block paving, or tarmac.
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Surface Restrictions: We cannot offload onto soft, uneven surfaces like grass, gravel, or soil, nor can we maneuver on steep slopes. Delivery is always subject to the driver’s professional discretion regarding safety.
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Kerbside Policy: If we are unable to access your preferred site area due to restricted access or unsuitable ground, your pallet will be safely left at the kerbside. It will then be your responsibility to move the product to your final location.
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Vehicle Access: Our delivery vehicles are large (similar in size to a refuse lorry). If you anticipate any access issues on the roads leading to your property, please inform us before placing your order so we can make alternative arrangements.
- Difficult to find?: If your property is notoriously difficult to find please use what3words and provide in customer notes at checkout.