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Cement & Aggregates

Building & Sharp Sand delivered to Hawarden

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.

Whether it is a repair, an extension or a new build in Hawarden, we can supply the sand and deliver to site.

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

Delivery facts for Hawarden

Nearby (straight line)
Deeside (1 mi), Buckley (3 mi), Chester (6 mi)
Daylight
About 7h 32m on the shortest day
Delivering to
Hawarden, Clwyd
Postcode districts
CH5, CH4
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted

Building & Sharp Sand we supply in Hawarden

  • 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.

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.

Delivery to Hawarden: what helps

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

  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
  • If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
  • Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.

How much will you need?

A 20 m² floor screed at 65 mm is 1.3 m³: about 2.08 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

Building & Sharp Sand questions

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.

How soon can sand be delivered in Hawarden?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.

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 Hawarden?

Yes. We deliver across Hawarden, including CH5, CH4. Hawarden is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

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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