Building & Sharp Sand for Stourport-on-Severn, delivered to site

Building & Sharp Sand we supply in Stourport-on-Severn

• Sharp sandCoarser grit sand for screeds, concrete and laying paving.
• 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.
• Plastering sandWashed sand for render and sand-and-cement plaster.

Picking the right product

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.

Working out quantities for your Stourport-on-Severn job

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

Before your Stourport-on-Severn 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. Stourport-on-Severn is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• In summer Stourport-on-Severn gets around 16h 48m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around DY13 are priced to the exact address.

Your questions answered

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 Stourport-on-Severn?

Yes. We deliver across Stourport-on-Severn, including DY13. Stourport-on-Severn 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 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.

How soon can sand be delivered in Stourport-on-Severn?

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.