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Cement & Aggregates

Building & Sharp Sand delivery in Wilmslow

Building sand (soft sand) is a fine sand for bricklaying mortar, while sharp sand is coarser and is used for concrete, screeds and paving beds.

Trades and homeowners in Wilmslow can order sand for delivery by sending a list, a drawing or just the sizes of the job.

Two bulk bags on a driveway, one of soft building sand and one of sharp sand

Building & Sharp Sand to Wilmslow: the basics

Delivering to
Wilmslow, Cheshire
Postcode districts
SK9, SK10, WA16
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Nearby (straight line)
Cheadle Hulme (4 mi), Hazel Grove (6 mi), Altrincham (6 mi)
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Daylight
About 7h 30m on the shortest day

Building & Sharp Sand available for Wilmslow delivery

  • Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.
  • Sharp sandCoarser grit sand for screeds, concrete and laying paving.
  • Small bagsFor small jobs and tight access.
  • Kiln-dried sandFine dry sand for brushing into block-paving joints.

Getting sand onto your Wilmslow site

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

  • If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
  • If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
  • With roughly 7h 30m of daylight in Wilmslow around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

Things to check before you order

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.

How much will you need?

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

Building & Sharp Sand questions

How soon can sand be delivered in Wilmslow?

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.

Can bulk bags go on my drive?

Yes, if the crane can reach and the drive can take the weight. Tell us about any block paving or soft ground.

Can I add other materials to my Wilmslow 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 does a bulk bag of sand weigh?

Around 850 kg is typical, but bag weights vary between suppliers. We confirm the weight with your price.

Send your list, get a delivered price

Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.

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