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Cement & Aggregates

Building & Sharp Sand delivered to Hythe

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 Hythe 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

Your Hythe delivery

Delivering to
Hythe, Hampshire
Nearby (straight line)
Southampton (3 mi), Totton (6 mi), Eastleigh (8 mi)
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Postcode districts
SO45
Daylight
About 7h 56m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted

What sand can we deliver to Hythe?

  • Kiln-dried sandFine dry sand for brushing into block-paving joints.
  • 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.

Building & Sharp Sand: choosing well

Covering bulk bags

Cover bags to stop sand drying out or getting saturated, and keep it clean of debris.

Colour of mortar

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

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

  • Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
  • Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
  • Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

Estimating your sand

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

Common questions from Hythe

Can you deliver sand to a site with restricted access in Hythe?

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.

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 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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Hythe?

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.

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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