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Cement & Aggregates

Building & Sharp Sand delivered across County Armagh

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.

Across County Armagh, from Craigavon to Armagh, we supply sand delivered to site with the price and date confirmed in writing.

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

County Armagh at a glance

Covering
4 towns across County Armagh
Postcode areas
BT
Delivery
Quoted individually (Northern Ireland)
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Neighbouring areas
County Down, County Antrim, County Tyrone

Building & Sharp Sand we supply in County Armagh

  • Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.
  • Bulk bagsTypically around 850 kg; bag weights vary by supplier.
  • Sharp sandCoarser grit sand for screeds, concrete and laying paving.
  • Kiln-dried sandFine dry sand for brushing into block-paving joints.
  • Small bagsFor small jobs and tight access.

Building & Sharp Sand delivered in County Armagh towns

A quick quantity check

An 18 m² floor screed at 65 mm is 1.17 m³: about 1.87 tonnes of sharp sand at a 1:4 mix, or 3 bulk bags at around 850 kg each, plus the cement. Try the sand calculator

Before your County Armagh delivery arrives

Bulk bags are usually crane-lifted onto a drive or kerb where the vehicle and access allow; small bags travel with a mixed load. Deliveries to Northern Ireland include a sea crossing, so we quote each order individually.

  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
  • Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.

Things to check before you order

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.

Common questions from County Armagh

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.

Do you deliver sand to County Armagh?

Yes. We deliver across County Armagh, including BT. Deliveries to Northern Ireland include a sea crossing, so we quote each order individually. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Do you deliver sand to trades and homeowners in County Armagh?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

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.

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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