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

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most mortar or paver joint work only calls for that 1 to 2 inch range. For a small patio joint job or a mortar mixing batch, a single yard often goes a long way. Measure your project area first, then decide if you need the full 2 inch depth for pool base work or just a thin 1 inch layer for joint filling.

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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Placerville Sand Delivery

Placerville Sand Delivery

4.7
137 reviews
$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.
Mitch Smouse
Mitch Smouse
Google Review

Ordered Dirt. Received Dirt. Would Buy Again.

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most mortar or paver joint work only calls for that 1 to 2 inch range. For a small patio joint job or a mortar mixing batch, a single yard often goes a long way. Measure your project area first, then decide if you need the full 2 inch depth for pool base work or just a thin 1 inch layer for joint filling.

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 Placerville Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Pavers, natural stone, and mortar mix all pair with this sand on a typical Placerville hardscape job. Some crews are shifting paver bedding over to clean chip stone since it will not pump the way sand can under freeze thaw cycles, worth asking about if you are setting a patio near the historic district's older stonework. Decomposed granite base material is also worth stacking underneath for a stable foundation before the sand layer goes down.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

This mason sand is much finer and more uniform than concrete sand, which is exactly why it mixes into workable mortar instead of a gritty, crumbly batch. If you are repointing older brick or stone in the historic district, do not substitute a coarser sand, the joint strength and finish will suffer. Keep it dry and covered until mixing, since Placerville's summer dust and occasional afternoon wind can introduce debris into an open pile.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

A common mistake is using this sand as paver bedding the way older projects did. It compacts unevenly and can pump up through joints over time, especially with our region's freeze thaw swings near the November through April frost window. Clean chip stone has become the more reliable bedding choice locally. Save this finer sand for mortar mixing, joint filling, and pool base work where its fine grain is actually the advantage, not a liability.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Since decomposed granite already dominates native soil here, do not expect this sand to blend into surrounding grade for drainage purposes, it is a purpose built material, not a soil amendment. Order close to your actual project volume rather than stockpiling, since leftover mason sand tends to absorb moisture and clump if left uncovered through a Sierra foothill winter. Pairing your order with base rock delivered the same day often saves a second trip.

Working With Sand in Placerville

Placerville soil is dominated by decomposed granite, which is gritty and inconsistent, nothing like the fine, uniform product masons and hardscapers need for workable mortar or tight paver joints. At 1867 feet elevation with dry summers and a frost window running roughly November through April, hardscape work here clusters into a solid spring through fall season. Because the native ground is already sandy and free draining, this material is chosen for its purity and grain consistency, not for soil amendment. Builders in the historic district, near landmarks like Hangman's Tree, still rely on it for mortar work on older stone and brick structures.

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, finely screened sand, which is what mason sand refers to in most regions. It is finer and more uniform than concrete sand, which is why it works better for mortar mixing and tight paver joints where a smooth, consistent texture matters.

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

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is typically enough joint filling for a mid size patio. If your project needs closer to 2 inches, like a pool base, plan for roughly half that coverage per yard and measure your total area first.

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When is the best time to schedule a hardscape project in Placerville?

Spring through fall is when most hardscape work happens locally, once the last frost around April 5 has passed and before the ground cools toward the November 9 first frost. Mortar and paver work go smoother in this window since cold, wet conditions can affect cure time and workability.

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Where will the sand be placed when it is delivered?

We place the load at the driveway or drop spot you specify at checkout, so make sure that area is clear and accessible for the truck beforehand. If your property has tight access typical of some older Placerville lots, let us know ahead of time so we can plan the drop accordingly.

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

Many local crews have shifted to clean chip stone for paver bedding since it does not pump or shift the way sand can over time, particularly through freeze thaw cycles. This sand is still the better choice for mortar mixing, joint filling, and pool base work where its fine, uniform grain is an advantage rather than a drawback.

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