Cement & Aggregates
Order sand for delivery in Magherafelt
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.
Building in Magherafelt? Send us your list and we will come back with a delivered price for the sand and anything else on it.
Building & Sharp Sand to Magherafelt: the basics
- Delivering to
- Magherafelt, County Londonderry
- Delivery
- Quoted individually (Northern Ireland)
- Postcode districts
- BT45
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
- Daylight
- About 7h 13m on the shortest day
- Nearby (straight line)
- Cookstown (9 mi), Coalisland (15 mi), Ballymena (15 mi)
Our sand range for Magherafelt jobs
- Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.
- Bulk bagsTypically around 850 kg; bag weights vary by supplier.
- Plastering sandWashed sand for render and sand-and-cement plaster.
- Small bagsFor small jobs and tight access.
Quantities: a worked example
A 25 m² floor screed at 65 mm is 1.62 m³: about 2.6 tonnes of sharp sand at a 1:4 mix, or 4 bulk bags at around 850 kg each, plus the cement. Try the sand calculator
Getting the right sand
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.
Covering bulk bags
Cover bags to stop sand drying out or getting saturated, and keep it clean of debris.
How delivery works in Magherafelt
Bulk bags are usually crane-lifted onto a drive or kerb where the vehicle and access allow; small bags travel with a mixed load. Deliveries to Northern Ireland include a sea crossing, so we quote each order individually.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
- With roughly 7h 13m of daylight in Magherafelt around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
- Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
Ordering sand for Magherafelt: FAQs
Do you deliver sand to trades and homeowners in Magherafelt?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
Can I add other materials to my Magherafelt delivery?
Yes. Put everything on one list, from sand to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.
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.
Can bulk bags go on my drive?
Yes, if the crane can reach and the drive can take the weight. Tell us about any block paving or soft ground.
Building & Sharp Sand in neighbouring towns
- Building & Sharp Sand in Cookstown
- Building & Sharp Sand in Coalisland
- Building & Sharp Sand in Ballymena
- Building & Sharp Sand in Antrim
- Building & Sharp Sand in Dungannon
- Building & Sharp Sand in Craigavon
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