Building & Sharp Sand delivered across Nottinghamshire

Our sand range for Nottinghamshire jobs

• Sharp sandCoarser grit sand for screeds, concrete and laying paving.
• Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.
• Bulk bagsTypically around 850 kg; bag weights vary by supplier.
• Kiln-dried sandFine dry sand for brushing into block-paving joints.
• Small bagsFor small jobs and tight access.

Building & Sharp Sand delivered in Nottinghamshire towns

• Building & Sharp Sand in Nottingham
• Building & Sharp Sand in Mansfield
• Building & Sharp Sand in Worksop
• Building & Sharp Sand in Newark-on-Trent
• Building & Sharp Sand in Arnold
• Building & Sharp Sand in West Bridgford
• Building & Sharp Sand in Sutton-in-Ashfield
• Building & Sharp Sand in Hucknall
• Building & Sharp Sand in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
• Building & Sharp Sand in Retford

Working out quantities for your Nottinghamshire job

A 15 m² floor screed at 65 mm is 0.98 m³: about 1.56 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

Delivering sand in Nottinghamshire

Bulk bags are usually crane-lifted onto a drive or kerb where the vehicle and access allow; small bags travel with a mixed load. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Nottinghamshire.

• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.

Things to check before you order

Colour of mortar

Building sand colour changes the mortar colour. For matching existing joints, a sample is worth it.

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.

Building & Sharp Sand in Nottinghamshire: questions

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 trades and homeowners in Nottinghamshire?

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

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.

Do you deliver sand to Nottinghamshire?

Yes. We deliver across Nottinghamshire, including NG, S, DN. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Nottinghamshire. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.