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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...

At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard of this sand covers about 324 square feet, so a small paver patio or a mortar batch for a block wall section usually falls well under a full yard. For pool base work or thicker paver bedding closer to 2 inches, figure roughly half that coverage per yard. Measure your area in square feet first, then work backward from the 1 inch coverage number to land on a yard count.

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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Long Beach Sand Delivery

Long Beach Sand Delivery

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

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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...

At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard of this sand covers about 324 square feet, so a small paver patio or a mortar batch for a block wall section usually falls well under a full yard. For pool base work or thicker paver bedding closer to 2 inches, figure roughly half that coverage per yard. Measure your area in square feet first, then work backward from the 1 inch coverage number to land on a yard count.

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 Long Beach 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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Most Long Beach jobs pair this sand with paver base gravel underneath for drainage, since clay soil does not drain well on its own, and with polymeric jointing sand on top for the finished paver surface. For pool deck or spa base work, a layer of compacted road base under the sand gives a firmer, more stable foundation before the sand goes down.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand only works as mortar sand if it stays dry and uncontaminated before mixing, so tarp the pile as soon as it is delivered, especially with Long Beach's marine layer moisture rolling in overnight. Wet sand throws off your mortar ratio and weakens the bond. If you are mixing in batches over several days, keep the tarp on between pours rather than leaving the pile exposed the whole job.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

A common mistake on paver jobs here is using mason sand as the bedding layer under the pavers instead of just the joint fill. It is too fine for bedding on Long Beach's clay subgrade and will pump up through the joints over time with foot traffic and irrigation. Save it for joints and mortar, and use a coarser bedding material or chip stone for the base layer under the pavers themselves.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If you are doing both mortar work and paver joints on the same project, order the two needs together in one delivery rather than two separate trips, since both draw from the same mason sand grade. It simplifies scheduling and you avoid paying for a second delivery slot on a job that could have been covered in one drop.

Working With Sand in Long Beach

Long Beach sits on alluvial clay, which is dense and holds water, so a lot of hardscape and mortar work here depends on bringing in a consistent, well drained sand rather than fighting the native soil. With zone 10b mild winters and a late frost window into January, masonry and paver crews can work most of the year without worrying about ground freeze disrupting a mortar cure. Near the coast and around projects like paver patios by the Queen Mary waterfront, mason sand gets used for joint fill because it settles tight and resists the wind erosion that coarser sand does not. It is not a soil amendment here, it is a construction material, and that is how most Long Beach crews treat it.

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 the sand used for pool decks around here?

Yes, this washed mason sand is commonly used as a leveling layer under pool decks and spa pads in Long Beach. It compacts evenly and gives a smoother surface than coarser sand grades. For structural base work under heavier decking, it is often paired with a compacted road base layer underneath for added stability.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a paver patio joint fill?

Joint fill uses much less material than you would think since it only fills the gaps between pavers, not the whole surface. For most patios under 500 square feet, a quarter to half a cubic yard is typical. Using the 324 square foot per yard at 1 inch figure as a reference, joint work rarely needs a full yard even on larger patios.

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Can I mix mortar with this sand any time of year in Long Beach?

Yes, with zone 10b's mild winters and frost not arriving until late December, mortar work can proceed nearly year round here without the curing problems colder climates face. The main timing consideration is keeping the sand dry before mixing, since coastal moisture and marine layer fog can dampen an uncovered pile overnight.

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Where will the truck place the sand on delivery day?

The load is dropped in one spot, typically a driveway or curb area you designate ahead of time, since the truck does not spread or transport it further onto the property. Long Beach's older neighborhoods with narrow driveways should confirm there is enough clearance for the truck before delivery day.

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

For paver bedding, many Long Beach crews have moved to clean chip stone instead of sand, since chip stone does not pump up through joints the way fine sand can over time on clay subgrade. This mason sand grade is better reserved for mortar mixing and paver joint fill rather than the bedding layer itself.

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