Building & Sharp Sand delivery in Bridgend

Building & Sharp Sand available for Bridgend delivery

• Kiln-dried sandFine dry sand for brushing into block-paving joints.
• Sharp sandCoarser grit sand for screeds, concrete and laying paving.
• 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.

Getting sand onto your Bridgend 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. Bridgend 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.
• On busy streets in Bridgend, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.

Quantities: a worked example

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

Building & Sharp Sand: choosing well

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.

Common questions from Bridgend

Do you deliver sand to trades and homeowners in Bridgend?

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

How much sand per 1,000 bricks?

Roughly 1 tonne of soft building sand at a 1:4 mortar mix.

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 Bridgend?

Yes. We deliver across Bridgend, including CF31, CF35, CF32. Bridgend is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.