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About this sand

Washed and finely screened masonry sand for mortar, paver joints, and pool bases. Consistent grain, ready to screed.
Hannah
Hannah
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I needed 3 yards of top soil and that's what I got! Right on time and right where I asked it to be placed (Order# 2041).

One cubic yard of this sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, so a small paver patio or mortar batch for a brick project usually runs well under a full yard. For pool base work or joint filling across a bigger patio, figure your square footage at the 1 to 2 inch install depth and order in cubic yards from there. Most residential jobs in Annapolis land between a quarter yard and a full yard depending on scope.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

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Annapolis Sand Delivery

Annapolis Sand Delivery

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$74.00 per Yard
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The best local sand, without the guesswork.

We hand-pick and partner with the best yards in your region, keep only the ones our buyers rate well, and back each load with our guarantee.

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About this sand

Washed and finely screened masonry sand for mortar, paver joints, and pool bases. Consistent grain, ready to screed.
Hannah
Hannah
Google Review

I needed 3 yards of top soil and that's what I got! Right on time and right where I asked it to be placed (Order# 2041).

One cubic yard of this sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, so a small paver patio or mortar batch for a brick project usually runs well under a full yard. For pool base work or joint filling across a bigger patio, figure your square footage at the 1 to 2 inch install depth and order in cubic yards from there. Most residential jobs in Annapolis land between a quarter yard and a full yard depending on scope.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

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How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

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Choose your quantity

Adjust the quantity to match your project. One cubic yard covers about 100 to 160 square feet at a 2 to 3 inch depth.

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Select your delivery date

Select a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

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Sit back and wait

Sit back, wait, and let us work our magic to make sure the highest quality product is delivered to your driveway.

From The Mouths of Annapolis Folks

4.7
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Hannah
Hannah

I needed 3 yards of top soil and that's what I got! Right on time and right where I asked it to be placed (Order# 2041).

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Nicole Sheehe

We had a great experience with mulch mound! Our mulch arrived when we requested. The delivery fee was so reasonable. We’ll use them again for sure!

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Mason sand pairs naturally with pavers or brick if you're doing a patio near the historic district, and with polymeric jointing products if you want the joints to lock in against the region's spring downpours. For paver bedding specifically, some Annapolis crews are shifting to clean chip stone instead of sand, since it drains better and won't pump up through the joints over time.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand is finer and more uniform than concrete sand, which is exactly why it works for mortar but not for structural paver bedding in wet climates like ours. If you're setting pavers near the water table in older Annapolis neighborhoods, ask about chip stone bedding instead, it won't pump up through joints the way sand can after a hard Chesapeake rain event.

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Time hardscape sand work for the stretch between last frost around April 10 and first frost around Oct 25, since mortar and jointing sand both need dry, above freezing conditions to cure and set properly. Rushing a mortar mix in late fall around Annapolis often means a weaker bond once winter humidity sets in.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If you're mixing mortar for brick repair on an older Annapolis home, order slightly more mason sand than your calculation suggests, since on site batching always wastes some material and running short mid mix means a delayed second delivery. A little extra sand stored dry under a tarp costs less hassle than a stalled project.

Working With Sand in Annapolis

Annapolis sits on sandy loam already, so this isn't about fixing drainage, it's about precision work, mortar mixing, paver joints, and pool bases where the sand has to behave the same way every time. The city's older brick and paver patios near the historic district need consistent jointing sand that won't wash out during the heavy spring and fall rain we get off the Chesapeake. With a first frost around Oct 25 and last frost near April 10, most hardscape crews here are working a tight window, so having the right sand on hand when the weather cooperates matters.

Masonry vs Fill Sand

Masonry sand is washed and finely screened, the right choice for mortar work, paver joints, and sandboxes. Fill sand is coarser and less processed, better suited to leveling, bedding pipe, and filling low spots.

Bedding and Leveling

For pavers, screed a 1 inch sand bed over a compacted base rather than using sand to fix deep grade problems. A thin, even bed locks pavers in place. A thick one shifts underfoot.

Working With Moisture

Slightly damp sand spreads, screeds, and compacts far more easily than bone dry sand, which just flows back into your screed lines. Lightly wetting the pile before you work it saves real effort.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is this the same as mason sand?

Yes, this is washed and finely screened mason sand, the fine uniform grade used for mortar mixing, paver joints, and pool bases. It's finer than concrete sand, which is what makes it workable for mortar and clean for jointing work.

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How much sand do I need for a paver patio's joints?

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, but joint filling uses far less material than that suggests since it's only filling the gaps, not covering the whole surface. Most patio joint jobs in Annapolis use a fraction of a yard, measure your patio square footage and we can help size it.

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When should I schedule sand delivery for a hardscape project?

Most Annapolis crews work between last frost around April 10 and first frost around Oct 25, since mortar and jointing sand need dry conditions above freezing to set right. Delivery is scheduled at checkout, so plan your project window and pick a date that fits your build schedule.

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Can the truck access a tight driveway near the historic district?

Let us know your access constraints when you place the order, narrow driveways and older streets around downtown Annapolis sometimes need the load placed at the curb rather than the driveway. We place the material at the access point you specify on delivery day.

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Should I use sand or chip stone under my pavers?

For paver bedding, many Annapolis contractors are moving to clean chip stone since it drains better and doesn't pump up through joints in wet, sandy loam soil like ours. Sand still works well for mortar mixing and joint filling, it's really the base layer decision that's shifting.

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