Cement & Aggregates
Order sand for delivery in Catford
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.
SK Trade prices sand delivered to Catford and the rest of Greater London, so the cost and the delivery date are agreed before anything is loaded.
Building & Sharp Sand to Catford: the basics
- Delivering to
- Catford, Greater London
- Daylight
- About 7h 50m on the shortest day
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Nearby (straight line)
- Blackheath (2 mi), Greenwich (2 mi), Beckenham (3 mi)
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
- Postcode districts
- SE6, SE23, SE4, SE13
Building & Sharp Sand we supply in Catford
- Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.
- Small bagsFor small jobs and tight access.
- Plastering sandWashed sand for render and sand-and-cement plaster.
- Bulk bagsTypically around 850 kg; bag weights vary by supplier.
How delivery works in Catford
Bulk bags are usually crane-lifted onto a drive or kerb where the vehicle and access allow; small bags travel with a mixed load. Catford is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
- Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around SE6 are priced to the exact address.
- With roughly 7h 50m of daylight in Catford around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
Things to check before you order
Colour of mortar
Building sand colour changes the mortar colour. For matching existing joints, a sample is worth it.
Covering bulk bags
Cover bags to stop sand drying out or getting saturated, and keep it clean of debris.
Sizing your order
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
Common questions from Catford
Do you deliver sand to Catford?
Yes. We deliver across Catford, including SE6, SE23, SE4, SE13. Catford is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
Do you deliver sand to trades and homeowners in Catford?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
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.
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.
Also delivering sand nearby
- Building & Sharp Sand in Blackheath
- Building & Sharp Sand in Greenwich
- Building & Sharp Sand in Beckenham
- Building & Sharp Sand in Peckham
- Building & Sharp Sand in Eltham
- Building & Sharp Sand in Brixton
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