Cement & Aggregates
Building & Sharp Sand delivery in Durham
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.
Building in Durham? Send us your list and we will come back with a delivered price for the sand and anything else on it.
Durham delivery at a glance
- Nearby (straight line)
- Chester-le-Street (6 mi), Houghton-le-Spring (6 mi), Stanley (8 mi)
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Delivering to
- Durham
- Daylight
- About 7h 13m on the shortest day
- Postcode districts
- DH1, DH7
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
What sand can we deliver to Durham?
- Sharp sandCoarser grit sand for screeds, concrete and laying paving.
- Kiln-dried sandFine dry sand for brushing into block-paving joints.
- Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.
- Plastering sandWashed sand for render and sand-and-cement plaster.
- Bulk bagsTypically around 850 kg; bag weights vary by supplier.
Delivering sand in Durham
Bulk bags are usually crane-lifted onto a drive or kerb where the vehicle and access allow; small bags travel with a mixed load. Durham is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
- On busy streets in Durham, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
Getting the right sand
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.
Estimating your sand
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
Building & Sharp Sand in Durham: questions
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.
Do you deliver sand to Durham?
Yes. We deliver across Durham, including DH1, DH7. Durham 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 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.
Can I add other materials to my Durham 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.
Building & Sharp Sand in neighbouring towns
- Building & Sharp Sand in Chester-le-Street
- Building & Sharp Sand in Houghton-le-Spring
- Building & Sharp Sand in Stanley
- Building & Sharp Sand in Washington
- Building & Sharp Sand in Bishop Auckland
- Building & Sharp Sand in Peterlee
Other materials for Durham sites
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