Building & Sharp Sand for Leigh, delivered to site

Building & Sharp Sand we supply in Leigh

• Plastering sandWashed sand for render and sand-and-cement plaster.
• 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.
• Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.

How much will you need?

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

Getting sand onto your Leigh site

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

• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.

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.

Building & Sharp Sand questions

Do you deliver sand to trades and homeowners in Leigh?

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 per 1,000 bricks?

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

Do you deliver sand to Leigh?

Yes. We deliver across Leigh, including WN7, M46, M29, WN2. Leigh is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.