Building & Sharp Sand delivered to Saddleworth

Choosing from our sand range

• 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.
• Sharp sandCoarser grit sand for screeds, concrete and laying paving.
• Bulk bagsTypically around 850 kg; bag weights vary by supplier.

Building & Sharp Sand: choosing well

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.

Colour of mortar

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

Before your Saddleworth delivery arrives

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

• In summer Saddleworth gets around 17h 03m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• On busy streets in Saddleworth, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

Sizing your order

A 12 m² floor screed at 65 mm is 0.78 m³: about 1.25 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

Your questions answered

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.

How soon can sand be delivered in Saddleworth?

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.

Do you deliver sand to Saddleworth?

Yes. We deliver across Saddleworth, including OL3, OL4, OL5, OL2. Saddleworth 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 sand per 1,000 bricks?

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