Cement & Aggregates
Building & Sharp Sand delivered to Aldridge
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.
Whether it is a repair, an extension or a new build in Aldridge, we can supply the sand and deliver to site.
Aldridge delivery at a glance
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
- Postcode districts
- WS9, WS4, WS8, B74
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Daylight
- About 7h 38m on the shortest day
- Delivering to
- Aldridge, West Midlands
- Nearby (straight line)
- Walsall (3 mi), Bloxwich (4 mi), Sutton Coldfield (5 mi)
What sand can we deliver to Aldridge?
- Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.
- Plastering sandWashed sand for render and sand-and-cement plaster.
- Kiln-dried sandFine dry sand for brushing into block-paving joints.
- Sharp sandCoarser grit sand for screeds, concrete and laying paving.
Choosing sand
Colour of mortar
Building sand colour changes the mortar colour. For matching existing joints, a sample is worth it.
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.
Delivering sand in Aldridge
Bulk bags are usually crane-lifted onto a drive or kerb where the vehicle and access allow; small bags travel with a mixed load. Aldridge is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
- With roughly 7h 38m of daylight in Aldridge around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
- Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
Estimating your sand
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
Ordering sand for Aldridge: FAQs
Do you deliver sand to Aldridge?
Yes. We deliver across Aldridge, including WS9, WS4, WS8, B74. Aldridge 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 much sand do I need for a screed?
Multiply the floor area by the screed depth to get cubic metres, then allow about 1.6 tonnes of sharp sand per cubic metre plus cement at your mix. Our sand calculator does the sums.
How soon can sand be delivered in Aldridge?
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.
How much does a bulk bag of sand weigh?
Around 850 kg is typical, but bag weights vary between suppliers. We confirm the weight with your price.
Nearby towns we deliver sand to
- Building & Sharp Sand in Walsall
- Building & Sharp Sand in Bloxwich
- Building & Sharp Sand in Sutton Coldfield
- Building & Sharp Sand in Burntwood
- Building & Sharp Sand in Wednesbury
- Building & Sharp Sand in Willenhall
Other materials for Aldridge sites
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.