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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.
Mitch Smouse
Mitch Smouse
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Ordered Dirt. Received Dirt. Would Buy Again.

At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard of mason sand covers about 324 square feet, so a small patio or paver walkway usually needs less than a full yard, while a pool base or larger mortar job can run two or three. Typical install depth is 1 to 2 inches, so double your coverage estimate if you are going closer to 2 inches. Measure your square footage first, then decide on depth based on what you are building, mortar work and paver joints need less material than a full bedding layer.

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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Concord Sand Delivery

Concord 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.
Mitch Smouse
Mitch Smouse
Google Review

Ordered Dirt. Received Dirt. Would Buy Again.

At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard of mason sand covers about 324 square feet, so a small patio or paver walkway usually needs less than a full yard, while a pool base or larger mortar job can run two or three. Typical install depth is 1 to 2 inches, so double your coverage estimate if you are going closer to 2 inches. Measure your square footage first, then decide on depth based on what you are building, mortar work and paver joints need less material than a full bedding layer.

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 Concord Folks

4.7
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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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Julie Nekich
Julie Nekich

Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of cautio...

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Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!

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Most paver and patio jobs that use mason sand also need a compacted base material underneath and edging to hold the pattern in place once it is set. If you are mixing mortar, you will also want your masonry cement on hand before delivery so you are not waiting on materials mid batch. Pool installers pair this sand with a vapor barrier layer on top once the base is graded.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand pumps water more than clean chip stone does, which is why a lot of paver crews around here have shifted to chip stone for bedding under patios. If you are still using sand as a paver base, make sure it is compacted in thin lifts, not dumped and leveled in one pass, or you will get soft spots that show up as dips within a year.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

A common mistake is buying mason sand for a paver base when what the job actually calls for is concrete sand or a compacted stone base. Mason sand is finer and meant for mortar and joint filling, using it as a structural base under heavy foot traffic or a driveway leads to shifting. Match the sand to the job, not just the price.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If you are doing both mortar work and paver joint filling on the same project, order both quantities together rather than in two separate deliveries. It saves a trip charge and keeps your job moving, since running out of joint sand mid sweep-in means stopping to reorder while the rest of the crew waits.

Working With Sand in Concord

Concord sits on red clay, and red clay does not drain or blend the way sand does, so most of the sand jobs we deliver here are hardscape work rather than soil amendment. Mason sand shows up under paver patios near Speedway area homes, in mortar mixes for brick and block, and as a leveling layer before pool installs. With the freeze thaw swing between your Mar 15 last frost and Nov 15 first frost, a stable, well compacted sand base matters more than people expect, movement in the joints shows up fast once winter hits. This is a project material, not a landscaping one, so most orders here are sized to a specific job rather than a seasonal top up.

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 and mortar in Concord?

Yes, this is the washed, finely screened sand that masons use for mortar mixing and it also works for paver joint filling. It is finer and more uniform than concrete sand, which is what makes mortar workable under a trowel. If you are looking for a paver base layer instead, ask about chip stone, which has largely replaced sand for that use.

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How much mason sand do I need for a small patio?

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, so a typical 200 to 300 square foot patio joint fill or thin bedding layer usually needs less than a full yard. If you are going 2 inches deep, plan on roughly double that coverage per yard, so measure your area first and decide your depth based on the job.

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When is the best time to schedule a hardscape sand delivery in Concord?

Spring through fall is when most hardscape work happens here, once the ground is past your Mar 15 last frost and before the Nov 15 first frost slows things down. Sand itself is not weather sensitive to order, but working mortar and setting pavers is easier in dry, moderate conditions rather than deep winter.

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Where will the sand be dropped on my property?

We place it wherever you specify at checkout, driveway, curb, or a spot near your job site, so make sure that area is clear and accessible before your scheduled date. Sand is heavy and loose, so a hard, flat surface works best for placement and cleanup afterward.

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

For paver bedding, many installers now prefer clean chip stone over mason sand because it does not pump water the way sand can under freeze thaw cycles. Mason sand is still the right choice for mortar mixing and for filling paver joints after they are set, so the two materials often get used together on the same job for different purposes.

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