Building & Sharp Sand delivery in Coventry

What sand can we deliver to Coventry?

• Bulk bagsTypically around 850 kg; bag weights vary by supplier.
• 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.

Picking the right product

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.

How much will you need?

A 10 m² floor screed at 65 mm is 0.65 m³: about 1.04 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 Coventry

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

• With roughly 7h 40m of daylight in Coventry around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• On busy streets in Coventry, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

Building & Sharp Sand questions

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 Coventry?

Yes. We deliver across Coventry, including CV1, CV3, CV6, CV2. Coventry is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

How much sand per 1,000 bricks?

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

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

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.