Building & Sharp Sand for Worthing, delivered to site

What sand can we deliver to Worthing?

• Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.
• Kiln-dried sandFine dry sand for brushing into block-paving joints.
• 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.

Delivering sand in Worthing

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

• On busy streets in Worthing, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around BN11 are priced to the exact address.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.

A quick quantity check

A 40 m² floor screed at 65 mm is 2.6 m³: about 4.16 tonnes of sharp sand at a 1:4 mix, or 5 bulk bags at around 850 kg each, plus the cement. Try the sand calculator

Building & Sharp Sand: choosing well

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.

Building & Sharp Sand questions

How soon can sand be delivered in Worthing?

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.

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 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 Worthing?

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