Cement & Aggregates
Order sand for delivery in Newtown
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 Newtown? Send us your list and we will come back with a delivered price for the sand and anything else on it.

Your Newtown delivery
- Postcode districts
- SY16
- Delivering to
- Newtown, Powys
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Daylight
- About 7h 39m on the shortest day
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
- Nearby (straight line)
- Welshpool (12 mi), Llandrindod Wells (19 mi), Oswestry (26 mi)
Our sand range for Newtown jobs
- Bulk bagsTypically around 850 kg; bag weights vary by supplier.
- Small bagsFor small jobs and tight access.
- Plastering sandWashed sand for render and sand-and-cement plaster.
- Kiln-dried sandFine dry sand for brushing into block-paving joints.
How delivery works in Newtown
Bulk bags are usually crane-lifted onto a drive or kerb where the vehicle and access allow; small bags travel with a mixed load. Newtown is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
- Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
- Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
Picking the right product
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 40 m² floor screed at 65 mm is 2.6 m³: about 4.16 tonnes of sharp sand at a 1:4 mix, or 5 bulk bags at around 850 kg each, plus the cement. Try the sand calculator
Your questions answered
How soon can sand be delivered in Newtown?
We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.
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.
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.
Can I add other materials to my Newtown 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.
Other towns near Newtown
- Building & Sharp Sand in Welshpool
- Building & Sharp Sand in Llandrindod Wells
- Building & Sharp Sand in Oswestry
- Building & Sharp Sand in Shrewsbury
- Building & Sharp Sand in Leominster
- Building & Sharp Sand in Aberystwyth
Other materials for Newtown sites
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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.
