Cement & Aggregates
Building & Sharp Sand for North Shields, delivered to site
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 North Shields? Send us your list and we will come back with a delivered price for the sand and anything else on it.
Your North Shields delivery
- Daylight
- About 7h 10m on the shortest day
- Postcode districts
- NE29, NE30
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Nearby (straight line)
- Tynemouth (1 mi), South Shields (1 mi), Whitley Bay (2 mi)
- Delivering to
- North Shields (Tyne and Wear)
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
What sand can we deliver to North Shields?
- Kiln-dried sandFine dry sand for brushing into block-paving joints.
- 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.
Getting sand onto your North Shields 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. North Shields 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.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
- Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around NE29 are priced to the exact address.
Working out quantities for your North Shields job
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.
Questions about sand delivery in North Shields
How soon can sand be delivered in North Shields?
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.
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 North Shields?
Yes. We deliver across North Shields, including NE29, NE30. North Shields is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
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.
Other towns near North Shields
- Building & Sharp Sand in Tynemouth
- Building & Sharp Sand in South Shields
- Building & Sharp Sand in Whitley Bay
- Building & Sharp Sand in Jarrow
- Building & Sharp Sand in Wallsend
- Building & Sharp Sand in Hebburn
Other materials for North Shields 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.