Building & Sharp Sand for sites in West Sussex

Our sand range for West Sussex jobs

• Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.
• Small bagsFor small jobs and tight access.
• Bulk bagsTypically around 850 kg; bag weights vary by supplier.
• Sharp sandCoarser grit sand for screeds, concrete and laying paving.
• Plastering sandWashed sand for render and sand-and-cement plaster.

Building & Sharp Sand delivered in West Sussex towns

• Building & Sharp Sand in Crawley
• Building & Sharp Sand in Worthing
• Building & Sharp Sand in Bognor Regis
• Building & Sharp Sand in Littlehampton
• Building & Sharp Sand in Horsham
• Building & Sharp Sand in Haywards Heath
• Building & Sharp Sand in Chichester
• Building & Sharp Sand in Burgess Hill
• Building & Sharp Sand in East Grinstead

How much will you need?

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

How delivery works in West Sussex

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 West Sussex.

• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around RH are priced to the exact address.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.

Choosing sand

Colour of mortar

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

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.

Common questions from West Sussex

Do you deliver sand to West Sussex?

Yes. We deliver across West Sussex, including RH, BN, PO. Our standard mainland delivery area covers West Sussex. 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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to West Sussex?

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.