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Cement & Aggregates

Building & Sharp Sand for Nuneaton, 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 Nuneaton? Send us your list and we will come back with a delivered price for the sand and anything else on it.

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

Nuneaton delivery at a glance

How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Delivering to
Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Daylight
About 7h 39m on the shortest day
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Nearby (straight line)
Bedworth (3 mi), Hinckley (4 mi), Coventry (8 mi)
Postcode districts
CV11, CV10, CV12

Choosing from our sand range

  • Kiln-dried sandFine dry sand for brushing into block-paving joints.
  • Sharp sandCoarser grit sand for screeds, concrete and laying paving.
  • Small bagsFor small jobs and tight access.
  • Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.

Getting sand onto your Nuneaton 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. Nuneaton is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

  • On busy streets in Nuneaton, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
  • Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

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.

Covering bulk bags

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

Working out quantities for your Nuneaton job

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

Common questions from Nuneaton

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.

Can I add other materials to my Nuneaton 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.

Do you deliver sand to trades and homeowners in Nuneaton?

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

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.

Send your list, get a delivered price

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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