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Cement & Aggregates

Order sand for delivery in Montrose

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.

SK Trade prices sand delivered to Montrose and the rest of Angus and Dundee, so the cost and the delivery date are agreed before anything is loaded.

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

Montrose delivery at a glance

Postcode districts
DD10
Daylight
About 6h 47m on the shortest day
Nearby (straight line)
Arbroath (12 mi), Forfar (17 mi), Carnoustie (17 mi)
Delivering to
Montrose (Angus and Dundee)
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted

What sand can we deliver to Montrose?

  • 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.
  • Sharp sandCoarser grit sand for screeds, concrete and laying paving.

Planning the drop in Montrose

Bulk bags are usually crane-lifted onto a drive or kerb where the vehicle and access allow; small bags travel with a mixed load. Montrose 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.
  • If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
  • If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.

Quantities: a worked example

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

Choosing sand

Covering bulk bags

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

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.

Common questions from Montrose

Do you deliver sand to trades and homeowners in Montrose?

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 Montrose 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 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.

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.

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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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