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Cement & Aggregates

Order sand for delivery in Brecon

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 Brecon, 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

Building & Sharp Sand to Brecon: the basics

Nearby (straight line)
Brynmawr (13 mi), Merthyr Tydfil (14 mi), Ebbw Vale (14 mi)
Postcode districts
LD3
Delivering to
Brecon, Powys
Daylight
About 7h 45m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery

Building & Sharp Sand available for Brecon delivery

  • Small bagsFor small jobs and tight access.
  • 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.

Estimating your sand

A 20 m² floor screed at 65 mm is 1.3 m³: about 2.08 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 you order sand

Covering bulk bags

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

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.

Getting sand onto your Brecon 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. Brecon is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

  • On busy streets in Brecon, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
  • Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

Building & Sharp Sand in Brecon: questions

Do you deliver sand to Brecon?

Yes. We deliver across Brecon, including LD3. Brecon is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

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.

Do you deliver sand to trades and homeowners in Brecon?

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

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.

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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