Building & Sharp Sand for sites in Buckinghamshire

Building & Sharp Sand available for Buckinghamshire delivery

• Kiln-dried sandFine dry sand for brushing into block-paving joints.
• Sharp sandCoarser grit sand for screeds, concrete and laying paving.
• Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.
• Bulk bagsTypically around 850 kg; bag weights vary by supplier.
• Plastering sandWashed sand for render and sand-and-cement plaster.

Building & Sharp Sand delivered in Buckinghamshire towns

• Building & Sharp Sand in Milton Keynes
• Building & Sharp Sand in High Wycombe
• Building & Sharp Sand in Aylesbury
• Building & Sharp Sand in Bletchley
• Building & Sharp Sand in Amersham
• Building & Sharp Sand in Chesham
• Building & Sharp Sand in Gerrards Cross
• Building & Sharp Sand in Chalfont St Peter

Working out quantities for your Buckinghamshire job

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

Getting sand onto your Buckinghamshire 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. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Buckinghamshire.

• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Things to check before you order

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.

Common questions from Buckinghamshire

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Buckinghamshire?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

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.

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 Buckinghamshire?

Yes. We deliver across Buckinghamshire, including MK, HP, SL. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Buckinghamshire. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.