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Cement & Aggregates

Order sand for delivery in Windsor

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 Windsor 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

Delivery facts for Windsor

Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Nearby (straight line)
Slough (2 mi), Egham (4 mi), Staines (5 mi)
Delivering to
Windsor, Berkshire
Daylight
About 7h 50m on the shortest day
Postcode districts
SL4, SL3

Which sand can you order in Windsor?

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

Estimating your sand

A 30 m² floor screed at 65 mm is 1.95 m³: about 3.12 tonnes of sharp sand at a 1:4 mix, or 4 bulk bags at around 850 kg each, plus the cement. Try the sand calculator

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.

Getting sand onto your Windsor 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. Windsor is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
  • If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Building & Sharp Sand questions

Can I add other materials to my Windsor 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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Windsor?

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.

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.

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.

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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