Building & Sharp Sand delivery in Tyne and Wear

Choosing from our sand range

• Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.
• 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.

Building & Sharp Sand delivered in Tyne and Wear towns

• Building & Sharp Sand in Newcastle upon Tyne
• Building & Sharp Sand in Sunderland
• Building & Sharp Sand in South Shields
• Building & Sharp Sand in Gateshead
• Building & Sharp Sand in Washington
• Building & Sharp Sand in Tynemouth
• Building & Sharp Sand in Wallsend
• Building & Sharp Sand in Newburn
• Building & Sharp Sand in North Shields
• Building & Sharp Sand in Whitley Bay
• Building & Sharp Sand in Houghton-le-Spring
• Building & Sharp Sand in Felling
• Building & Sharp Sand in Jarrow
• Building & Sharp Sand in Gosforth
• Building & Sharp Sand in Hebburn

Sizing your order

An 18 m² floor screed at 65 mm is 1.17 m³: about 1.87 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

How delivery works in Tyne and Wear

Bulk bags are usually crane-lifted onto a drive or kerb where the vehicle and access allow; small bags travel with a mixed load. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Tyne and Wear.

• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around NE are priced to the exact address.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Picking the right product

Covering bulk bags

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

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.

Questions about sand delivery in Tyne and Wear

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 trades and homeowners in Tyne and Wear?

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

Can I add other materials to my Tyne and Wear 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.

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.