Order sand for delivery in Houghton-le-Spring

Building & Sharp Sand we supply in Houghton-le-Spring

• Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.
• Sharp sandCoarser grit sand for screeds, concrete and laying paving.
• Kiln-dried sandFine dry sand for brushing into block-paving joints.
• Small bagsFor small jobs and tight access.
• Plastering sandWashed sand for render and sand-and-cement plaster.

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

Building & Sharp Sand: choosing well

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.

Planning the drop in Houghton-le-Spring

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

• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Your questions answered

Do you deliver sand to trades and homeowners in Houghton-le-Spring?

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

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.

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 you deliver sand to a site with restricted access in Houghton-le-Spring?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.