Order sand for delivery in Peebles

What sand can we deliver to Peebles?

• Plastering sandWashed sand for render and sand-and-cement plaster.
• Bulk bagsTypically around 850 kg; bag weights vary by supplier.
• Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.
• Kiln-dried sandFine dry sand for brushing into block-paving joints.
• Small bagsFor small jobs and tight access.

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.

Sizing your order

A 30 m² floor screed at 65 mm is 1.95 m³: about 3.12 tonnes of sharp sand at a 1:4 mix, or 4 bulk bags at around 850 kg each, plus the cement. Try the sand calculator

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

• On busy streets in Peebles, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around EH45 are priced to the exact address.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

Building & Sharp Sand in Peebles: questions

How much sand per 1,000 bricks?

Roughly 1 tonne of soft building sand at a 1:4 mortar mix.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Peebles?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

Do you deliver sand to trades and homeowners in Peebles?

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

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.