Building & Sharp Sand for Hebburn, delivered to site

Building & Sharp Sand we supply in Hebburn

• Kiln-dried sandFine dry sand for brushing into block-paving joints.
• Small bagsFor small jobs and tight access.
• Bulk bagsTypically around 850 kg; bag weights vary by supplier.
• Sharp sandCoarser grit sand for screeds, concrete and laying paving.
• Plastering sandWashed sand for render and sand-and-cement plaster.

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

Delivery to Hebburn: 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. Hebburn is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

Picking the right product

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.

Colour of mortar

Building sand colour changes the mortar colour. For matching existing joints, a sample is worth it.

Ordering sand for Hebburn: FAQs

How much sand per 1,000 bricks?

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

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Hebburn?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

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 Hebburn?

Yes. We deliver across Hebburn, including NE31, NE32. Hebburn is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.