Building & Sharp Sand delivered to Middlesbrough

Building & Sharp Sand we supply in Middlesbrough

• 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.
• Kiln-dried sandFine dry sand for brushing into block-paving joints.
• Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.

Before you order sand

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.

How much will you need?

A 10 m² floor screed at 65 mm is 0.65 m³: about 1.04 tonnes of sharp sand at a 1:4 mix, or 2 bulk bags at around 850 kg each, plus the cement. Try the sand calculator

Before your Middlesbrough delivery arrives

Bulk bags are usually crane-lifted onto a drive or kerb where the vehicle and access allow; small bags travel with a mixed load. Middlesbrough 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.
• With roughly 7h 15m of daylight in Middlesbrough around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around TS1 are priced to the exact address.

Your questions answered

How much sand per 1,000 bricks?

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

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

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.

Do you deliver sand to trades and homeowners in Middlesbrough?

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