Building & Sharp Sand delivered to Harlow

Building & Sharp Sand available for Harlow delivery

• Sharp sandCoarser grit sand for screeds, concrete and laying paving.
• Bulk bagsTypically around 850 kg; bag weights vary by supplier.
• Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.
• Small bagsFor small jobs and tight access.

Quantities: a worked example

An 18 m² floor screed at 65 mm is 1.17 m³: about 1.87 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

How delivery works in Harlow

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

• With roughly 7h 47m of daylight in Harlow around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• In summer Harlow gets around 16h 41m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.

Before you order sand

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.

Ordering sand for Harlow: FAQs

How much sand per 1,000 bricks?

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

Do you deliver sand to trades and homeowners in Harlow?

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.

Do you deliver sand to Harlow?

Yes. We deliver across Harlow, including CM17, CM18, CM20. Harlow is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.