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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, or roughly 162 square feet at 2 inches, which is the typical range for joint filling and bedding work. For mortar mixing, order based on your block or brick count rather than square footage, since usage varies by mix ratio. Most South Hill patio and paver jobs run somewhere between half a yard and two yards depending on scope.

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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South Hill Sand Delivery

South Hill Sand Delivery

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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, or roughly 162 square feet at 2 inches, which is the typical range for joint filling and bedding work. For mortar mixing, order based on your block or brick count rather than square footage, since usage varies by mix ratio. Most South Hill patio and paver jobs run somewhere between half a yard and two yards depending on scope.

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 South Hill 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 paver base gravel underneath and polymeric or regular joint sand on top, depending on your finish. If you are doing a pool base or mortar mixing, you will likely also want cement or block delivered on the same schedule. A lot of South Hill customers order sand alongside crushed rock for a full patio or walkway build.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand is finer and more uniform than concrete sand, which is exactly why it works better for mortar, it blends smoother and holds moisture more evenly during mixing. But if you are bedding pavers, know that a lot of contractors in this region have moved away from sand entirely and use clean chip stone instead, since sand bedding can pump moisture and settle unevenly under freeze thaw cycles, even in a mild zone 8b winter like South Hill's.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Keep mason sand covered or tarped once delivered, especially during South Hill's wetter months from fall through spring. Saturated sand throws off your mortar mix ratio and makes the batch harder to work with, plus it adds unnecessary weight if you are moving it by wheelbarrow across the yard.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If your project needs both mason sand and paver base gravel, order them together for the same delivery window rather than staggering deliveries, it saves you from having two separate piles to manage and keeps your site more organized. Buying only what your mortar ratio or joint calculation calls for avoids leftover sand hardening into a solid mass over the winter.

Working With Sand in South Hill

South Hill sits on gravelly sandy loam, so drainage is rarely the problem here, it is more about getting a clean, fine material for mortar and joint work that your native soil cannot provide. With Pierce County Airport nearby and a lot of newer construction and remodels in the area, mason sand gets steady use for block work, brick veneer, and paver patios. At 541 feet elevation with a mild wet season, keeping sand covered and dry before use matters more than the elevation itself. Local masons still prefer this over concrete sand specifically because the finer grain keeps mortar workable in cool, damp spring conditions.

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 I would get from a masonry supply store?

Yes, this is washed and finely screened mason sand, the same fine, uniform grain masons use for mortar mixing and joint work. It is not the same as coarser concrete sand or paver base material, so if your project calls for mortar or pool base sand specifically, this is the right product.

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

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is the typical bedding or joint fill depth for most paver patios. Measure your patio's square footage first, then figure your depth needs, most residential patios use somewhere between a half yard and a yard and a half.

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When is the best time to schedule a sand delivery for hardscape work?

Hardscape season in South Hill runs spring through fall, and that is when most patio, walkway, and mortar projects happen. Sand itself is not weather sensitive to deliver, but keeping it dry and covered matters more during the wetter months, so plan your project timeline around usable dry stretches.

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Where will the delivery truck place the sand at my property?

The driver places the load wherever you direct, usually a driveway, curb area, or staging spot close to your work site. Make sure the access point is clear and can handle a heavy dump truck load, since a full cubic yard of sand weighs around 1.35 tons.

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Should I use sand or chip stone under my pavers?

Many contractors in this region have shifted away from sand bedding toward clean chip stone, since chip stone does not pump or shift the way sand can over time. If your project is mortar mixing or a pool base, mason sand is still the right call, but for paver bedding specifically, ask about chip stone as an alternative.

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