Building & Sharp Sand delivered to Broadstairs

Choosing from our sand range

• Small bagsFor small jobs and tight access.
• Sharp sandCoarser grit sand for screeds, concrete and laying paving.
• Kiln-dried sandFine dry sand for brushing into block-paving joints.
• Plastering sandWashed sand for render and sand-and-cement plaster.
• Bulk bagsTypically around 850 kg; bag weights vary by supplier.

Delivery to Broadstairs: what helps

Bulk bags are usually crane-lifted onto a drive or kerb where the vehicle and access allow; small bags travel with a mixed load. Broadstairs is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.

Before you order sand

Covering bulk bags

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

Colour of mortar

Building sand colour changes the mortar colour. For matching existing joints, a sample is worth it.

Working out quantities for your Broadstairs job

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

Common questions from Broadstairs

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.

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.

Do you deliver sand to trades and homeowners in Broadstairs?

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

Can you deliver sand to a site with restricted access in Broadstairs?

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.