Building & Sharp Sand delivered to South Shields

Building & Sharp Sand we supply in South Shields

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

Before your South Shields 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. South Shields is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

Sizing your order

A 20 m² floor screed at 65 mm is 1.3 m³: about 2.08 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

Getting the right sand

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.

Your questions answered

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 South Shields?

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.

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.

Can you deliver sand to a site with restricted access in South Shields?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.