Building & Sharp Sand delivery in Brent

Choosing from our sand range

• Kiln-dried sandFine dry sand for brushing into block-paving joints.
• Plastering sandWashed sand for render and sand-and-cement plaster.
• Sharp sandCoarser grit sand for screeds, concrete and laying paving.
• Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.
• Small bagsFor small jobs and tight access.

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.

Estimating your sand

A 15 m² floor screed at 65 mm is 0.98 m³: about 1.56 tonnes of sharp sand at a 1:4 mix, or 2 bulk bags at around 850 kg each, plus the cement. Try the sand calculator

How delivery works in Brent

Bulk bags are usually crane-lifted onto a drive or kerb where the vehicle and access allow; small bags travel with a mixed load. Brent 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.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around HA9 are priced to the exact address.
• On busy streets in Brent, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

Building & Sharp Sand in Brent: questions

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.

Do you deliver sand to Brent?

Yes. We deliver across Brent, including HA9, HA0, UB6, HA1. Brent 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 you deliver sand to a site with restricted access in Brent?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

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.