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Cement & Aggregates

Building & Sharp Sand delivered to Aberystwyth

Building sand (soft sand) is a fine sand for bricklaying mortar, while sharp sand is coarser and is used for concrete, screeds and paving beds.

We deliver sand to sites, driveways and yards across Aberystwyth, from a single pallet for a small job to full loads for bigger builds.

Two bulk bags on a driveway, one of soft building sand and one of sharp sand

Your Aberystwyth delivery

How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Daylight
About 7h 40m on the shortest day
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Postcode districts
SY23, SY24
Nearby (straight line)
Llandrindod Wells (32 mi), Newtown (34 mi), Carmarthen (40 mi)
Delivering to
Aberystwyth, Dyfed

What sand can we deliver to Aberystwyth?

  • Plastering sandWashed sand for render and sand-and-cement plaster.
  • Small bagsFor small jobs and tight access.
  • Kiln-dried sandFine dry sand for brushing into block-paving joints.
  • Sharp sandCoarser grit sand for screeds, concrete and laying paving.
  • Bulk bagsTypically around 850 kg; bag weights vary by supplier.

Working out quantities for your Aberystwyth job

A 25 m² floor screed at 65 mm is 1.62 m³: about 2.6 tonnes of sharp sand at a 1:4 mix, or 4 bulk bags at around 850 kg each, plus the cement. Try the sand calculator

Picking the right product

Soft or sharp?

Use soft building sand for mortar because it gives a smooth, sticky mix. Use sharp sand where strength and drainage matter: screeds, concrete and paving beds.

Covering bulk bags

Cover bags to stop sand drying out or getting saturated, and keep it clean of debris.

Getting sand onto your Aberystwyth site

Bulk bags are usually crane-lifted onto a drive or kerb where the vehicle and access allow; small bags travel with a mixed load. Aberystwyth is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

  • 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.
  • Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around SY23 are priced to the exact address.

Questions about sand delivery in Aberystwyth

Can bulk bags go on my drive?

Yes, if the crane can reach and the drive can take the weight. Tell us about any block paving or soft ground.

How soon can sand be delivered in Aberystwyth?

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.

What is the difference between building sand and sharp sand?

Building (soft) sand is fine and makes smooth mortar for laying bricks. Sharp sand is coarser, drains better and is used in concrete, screeds and paving beds.

Can I add other materials to my Aberystwyth delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from sand to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

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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