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Sand - Mulch Mound
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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.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
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First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of mason sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, so a typical patio or walkway project in the 150 to 300 square foot range usually needs half a yard to a full yard. Mortar mixing jobs use less volume but you will still want a full yard on hand to avoid a mid project run. At 1.35 tons per cubic yard, this material has some weight to it, so measure your access route before ordering a large drop.

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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College Station Sand Delivery

College Station 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.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
Google Review

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of mason sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, so a typical patio or walkway project in the 150 to 300 square foot range usually needs half a yard to a full yard. Mortar mixing jobs use less volume but you will still want a full yard on hand to avoid a mid project run. At 1.35 tons per cubic yard, this material has some weight to it, so measure your access route before ordering a large drop.

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 College Station Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wan...

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First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I compared it to competitors and I will definitely be becoming back.

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Lindsay Mangan
Lindsay Mangan

Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will de...

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Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!

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Mason sand pairs naturally with pavers, natural stone, and brick for anyone tackling patios or repointing older masonry around town. If you are building up a base system, some jobs also call for a compactable base material underneath before the sand layer goes down. Keep a few extra bags of Portland cement on hand if mortar mixing is part of the plan.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Because College Station's native soil is heavy clay, do not skip the compacted base layer under pavers just because you have sand on hand. Sand alone over clay will shift and settle within a season as the ground swells and shrinks with rainfall. Lay a few inches of compactable base, then a thin leveling layer of mason sand on top, screeded flat before pavers go down. Skipping the base is the single most common reason patios in this area heave within a year or two.

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Hardscape work here really picks up from March through November once the last frost clears around April 9, and slows again as the first frost approaches in mid November. If you are mixing mortar for brick repair, cooler shoulder season weather gives you more working time before the mix sets up. Avoid mixing mortar in the peak of a Texas summer afternoon, the heat can flash cure it faster than you can trowel it.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If your project involves both paver bedding and mortar work, order mason sand for the mortar mixing and consider clean chip stone for the paver base itself, since chip stone locks together and will not pump or wash out from underneath the pavers the way sand can over time. Ordering the right material for each layer up front saves a second delivery later.

Working With Sand in College Station

College Station sits on heavy clay soil, which is exactly why mason sand matters here. Clay does not drain, so when you are setting pavers on a patio near Kyle Field or leveling a pool deck, a clean sand base keeps water from pooling and pushing the surface around after a hard spring rain. The finer, uniform grain also makes mortar workable for brick and stone repairs, which come up a lot in this area's older brick homes. Just know that as bedding under pavers, more contractors here are shifting to clean chip stone since it will not pump up through the joints the way sand can under heavy Aggieland foot traffic.

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 mason sand the same as what I need for paver joints in College Station clay soil?

Mason sand can fill paver joints, but many local contractors are moving to clean chip stone for that layer because it locks in place and resists pumping up through the joints under heavy use. Mason sand is still the right choice for mortar mixing and pool base leveling where its fine, uniform grain matters most.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 400 square foot patio base?

At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 324 square feet, so a 400 square foot area needs roughly 1.25 cubic yards. Round up to 1.5 yards to give yourself a buffer for uneven ground or a slightly thicker leveling layer.

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What is the best time of year to schedule a sand delivery for hardscape work here?

Spring through fall is peak hardscape season in College Station, once the last frost passes around April 9 and before the first frost hits in mid November. Working outside this window is possible, but cooler weather in the shoulder months gives mortar more time to cure properly before it sets.

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Where will the truck place the sand on delivery day?

You choose the drop location on your property when you schedule delivery, and the driver places the load there directly. Make sure the path from the street is clear and wide enough for a full size delivery truck, especially if your driveway has tight turns or low hanging trees.

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Should I use mason sand or chip stone under my pavers?

Mason sand has been the traditional choice for paver bedding, but chip stone is increasingly preferred in this area because it interlocks and does not pump out from under the pavers over time. Mason sand still makes the most sense for mortar mixing, pool base work, and finer leveling tasks where a uniform fine grain matters.

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