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Sand - Mulch Mound
Sand - Mulch Mound

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, and most mortar or joint work only calls for 1 to 2 inches. For a typical patio joint fill or mortar mixing job, figure your square footage against that coverage rate before you order, since it is easy to underestimate how far a yard actually stretches at these shallow depths.

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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Oakland Sand Delivery

Oakland Sand Delivery

4.7
137 reviews
$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, and most mortar or joint work only calls for 1 to 2 inches. For a typical patio joint fill or mortar mixing job, figure your square footage against that coverage rate before you order, since it is easy to underestimate how far a yard actually stretches at these shallow depths.

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 Oakland Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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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).

Google Review
Nicole Sheehe
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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Most sand orders in Oakland go out alongside pavers, base rock, or chip stone for the bedding layer underneath. If you are doing paver work, ask about chip stone too, since it is increasingly used in place of sand bedding because it does not pump out from under the pavers over time.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

For mortar mixing, keep this sand dry until you are ready to batch it, damp sand throws off your water ratio and makes the mix inconsistent. In Oakland's coastal climate, even sand stored outside overnight picks up moisture from fog, so cover the pile with plastic sheeting if it will sit more than a day before use, especially near the bay side of the city.

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A common mistake on paver jobs here is using this sand as bedding under the pavers themselves instead of just in the joints. Because Oakland's clay loam subgrade shifts slightly with seasonal moisture, sand bedding can pump and migrate over a few winters. Chip stone bedding underneath, with this sand only in the joints on top, holds up better long term and is what most contractors are shifting toward.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Order slightly more than your calculated amount, since compaction and joint sweeping use more material than a flat coverage number suggests. It is far more efficient to have a little extra on site for touch ups than to place a second small order later for a partial pallet. Pair it with your paver or stone order so everything arrives together and the crew is not waiting on material mid job.

Working With Sand in Oakland

Oakland sits on clay loam, which drains slowly and holds moisture, so it does not behave like the sand you are bringing in. That contrast is actually the point, this material is for the joints, the bedding, and the mortar, not for amending the native soil. Around Lake Merritt and through the older Oakland neighborhoods, a lot of paver and patio work runs into that clay base, and getting the sand layer right matters more when the ground beneath it is not forgiving. With a mild zone 10a climate and no real freeze risk, hardscape projects here run nearly year round.

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 washed and finely screened sand is what is called mason sand in some regions. It is finer and more uniform than concrete sand, which is what makes it workable for mortar mixing and clean for paver joints and pool bases.

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How much sand do I need for a paver patio in Oakland?

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth. Most paver joint filling only needs a thin layer, so measure your patio's square footage and divide by 324 to estimate your cubic yards, rounding up slightly for waste.

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When is the best time to do sand and paver work in Oakland?

Hardscape season runs spring through fall here, though Oakland's zone 10a climate and mild winters mean you can often work through the cooler months too. Just avoid scheduling around the rainy stretch between first frost in December and last frost in February, when wet clay loam subgrade makes compaction harder.

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Where will the sand be placed on delivery?

The truck places the load wherever you designate at checkout, typically a driveway or curbside spot with clear access. Make sure there is enough clearance for a delivery truck to maneuver, and have a tarp down if you want to protect pavement or a lawn area underneath the pile.

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Should I use this sand or chip stone for paver bedding?

For the joints and mortar, this sand is the right choice. For the bedding layer underneath the pavers, chip stone is increasingly preferred because it does not pump or shift the way sand can, particularly over Oakland's clay loam subgrade. Many jobs now use both, chip stone below and sand swept into the joints.

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