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Cement & Aggregates

Building & Sharp Sand delivered to Hyde

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.

For jobs in Hyde we quote sand as a delivered price to your postcode, with the vehicle and offload method agreed up front.

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

Hyde delivery at a glance

Postcode districts
SK14, M34, SK16
Nearby (straight line)
Denton (2 mi), Dukinfield (2 mi), Stalybridge (2 mi)
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Delivering to
Hyde, Greater Manchester
Daylight
About 7h 29m on the shortest day

What sand can we deliver to Hyde?

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

Planning the drop in Hyde

Bulk bags are usually crane-lifted onto a drive or kerb where the vehicle and access allow; small bags travel with a mixed load. Hyde 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.
  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
  • If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.

Building & Sharp Sand: choosing well

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

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

Your questions answered

Do you deliver sand to Hyde?

Yes. We deliver across Hyde, including SK14, M34, SK16. Hyde 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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Hyde?

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 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.

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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