Grit Sand

Grit sand

Grit Sand

Grit sand more commonly known as sharp sand is fine general-purpose sand used in the building/­construc­tion industry. Sharp Sand also has a multitude of uses in and around the garden, it can be used for laying paving and patio slabs, or mixed with peat and compost when planting.

Please call 03330 153507 for more information.

Description

Benefits of grit sand include;-

  • Sharp Sand
  • Washed, lime-free coarse sand
  • Improves drainage in seed and potting compost
  • Horti­cul­tural grade

 

Delivery Information

FAST, EFFICIENT AND COST-EFFECTIVE NATIONWIDE DELIVERY

All our deliveries are jointly managed by ourselves and H&M Distribution Ltd, who are a third party company operating on our behalf.

By ordering any products via our website to be delivered, you must take notice of the following information;

  • All deliveries require suitable access for an 18 tonne vehicle
  • We are unable to offer crane loading and as such, we cannot deliver over walls or hedges
  • We can only guarantee a kerbside or driveway delivery service, dependent on your premises (if a customer wishes for any vehicle to leave the public highway and enter their property or premises of delivery then the customer accepts liability for any damages caused to the property, vehicle or other)
  • We use a tail lift to deliver  loose loads which requires a level, solid surface, such as tarmac to offload your purchased product onto.  Therefore, we are unable to deliver any product onto a hill or sloped area, gravelled area, grass or stones.
  • Please ensure that our driver can gain access to where the products will be dropped.

We need clear access for delivery, it is your responsibility as the customer to advise us of any access restrictions that you think may cause a delivery issue. Here are some issue that can cause delivery problems:

  • weight restrictions on roads leading to your property
  • narrow lanes
  • low overhanging trees
  • narrow roads with on street parking
  • no drop kerb
  • customers are responsible for disposal of any pallets when the goods are delivered.

DELIVERY SERVICES (Monday – Friday delivery only)

Our standard economy delivery option means your products will be delivered within 2-3 working days. To specify a quicker delivery time please choose our Next Day Delivery service – this service incurs an extra charge.

Please note that the cut off time for online orders is 12pm each weekday, any orders placed after 12pm will only be processed the following working day.

Any orders placed between 12pm Friday and midnight on Sunday will only be processed on Monday – this excludes bank holidays.

Please contact us if you have any queries regarding delivery.

COLLECTION

All our products are also available for collection from both our Wigan (WN2) and Formby (L38) sites. Please ensure that when collecting that you arrive in suitable transport for the amount of product you require – for information and prices please contact us on 03330 153507.

Specification

FAQ's

What are the main benefits of grit sand?

Grit sand is an extremely popular type of aggregate that is used largely for construction purposes. One of the main benefits of grit sand is that it provides fantastic drainage which makes it the ideal type of aggregate for using as a foundation layer for paving and patios in landscaping. Secondly, grit sand also has low silt and clay content within its composition which helps to prevent potential erosion on paving slabs. Grit sand truly provides an array of benefits for construction.

What type of projects is grit sand used for?

As previously mentioned, grit sand is commonly used for construction purposes. For example, when building patios or laying paving courses, driveways or paths. Moreover, grit sand is also regularly mixed with concrete for a multitude of other construction projects due to the fact that it provides much more strength and less flexibility when compared to alternative building sands that are on offer in today’s market.

What is the difference between building sand and grit sand?

This is a commonly asked question that our team at Baldwin’s Landscape Supplies are asked frequently. Typical building sand does what it says on the tin and is normally used for the likes of bricklaying. On the other hand, grit sand, also commonly referred to as washed sharp sand, provides a multitude of uses and can be added to other aggregates. With grit sand, you can expect increased flexibility, and more consistency.

How much do I need to order?

Another great question. This of course will depend on a few variable factors such as whether you are a domestic customer or trade customer. Moreover, this will also depend on the type of project that you are due to undertake. But don’t worry, our team at Baldwin’s Landscape Supplies are here to offer our expertise and advice to ensure that you are ordering the correct quantity so that you’re getting maximum value for money.

Why choose Baldwin’s Landscape Supplies?

If you’re looking for a 5-star rated landscape supply company that you can truly rely on to provide high-quality landscape supplies, look no further than Baldwin’s Landscape Supplies. We are able to supply and deliver grit sand throughout the North Of England and further afield to larger orders. If you have any questions before purchasing, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our helpful team as we’re always happy to assist.