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Cement & Aggregates

Order sand for delivery in Crewe

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.

Need sand on site in Crewe? Tell us what you are building and we will work out the quantities and price it delivered.

Two bulk bags on a driveway, one of soft building sand and one of sharp sand

Delivery facts for Crewe

Postcode districts
CW1, CW2, CW5
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Daylight
About 7h 33m on the shortest day
Delivering to
Crewe, Cheshire
Nearby (straight line)
Winsford (7 mi), Kidsgrove (8 mi), Congleton (11 mi)

Our sand range for Crewe jobs

  • 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.
  • Small bagsFor small jobs and tight access.
  • Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.

A quick quantity check

A 12 m² floor screed at 65 mm is 0.78 m³: about 1.25 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 Crewe

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

  • If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
  • If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.

Choosing 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.

Questions about sand delivery in Crewe

Do you deliver sand to trades and homeowners in Crewe?

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

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.

Can I add other materials to my Crewe delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from sand to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

How much sand per 1,000 bricks?

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

Send your list, get a delivered price

Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.

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