Buy Sand in Aurora, Colorado

Many people buy the cheapest sand they can find, only to discover it washes out or compacts poorly under their project. A material that works for a sandbox does not work for a paver base.

Aurora gets about 18 inches of precipitation a year, which means drainage and washout planning are needed before you spread any sand. The right sand for the job handles that moisture without turning into a muddy mess.

Three Sands for Different Jobs in Aurora

Some sands are meant for structural layers, while others are finish grades. Mason sand is the fine choice for troweled work and joints. Washed sand is cleaner for concrete and fill. Playground sand is screened to be soft and dust-free for kids.

Choosing Sand for Your Project in Aurora

The budget option for many jobs is washed sand because it serves well as fill and in concrete. The long-term option is masonry sand when a fine, compact finish matters, such as paver joints.

How Aurora's Climate Affects Your Sand Job

Aurora sees about 156 days a year with temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. That long freeze-thaw cycle shrinks the work window and moves the ground, so base work needs careful timing. Hard freezes shape the calendar here, so base work is easier to get right from late spring through fall.

The area gets around 41 inches of snow each winter. Plowing can damage a loose surface like exposed sand, so you may want to plan grading after the snow season ends. Ground freezing here is deep and long, and that affects how deep the base layer needs to be to resist frost heave.

Soils mapped in the Aurora area are commonly somewhat excessively drained. That means you may need more base stone under the surface layer than in clay-prone neighborhoods. The ground around Aurora soaks water up quickly and produces little runoff, which reduces the amount of drainage stone needed under the surface sand.

Estimating How Much Sand You Need

Sand is sold by the ton, and a cubic yard of dry sand weighs roughly 1.2 to 1.5 tons depending on moisture and grain size. Multiply your project's length by width by planned depth in feet, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards, and multiply by the weight per yard. Use our sand calculator to get a tonnage estimate for your Aurora address in seconds.

Ordering Sand from Gravel Monkey in Aurora

Gravel Monkey delivers sand to your Aurora property by dump truck. You order online by the ton, and the delivered price is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code. Loads range from 1 ton to over 40 tons, and free delivery is available on qualifying orders.

Enter code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout for $50 off your first order. You choose a delivery window: morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm. The date must be at least 3 business days after ordering. We send an email confirmation, then a second one with the window and a photo of your load. Delivery only proceeds once you approve that second email.

Someone must be present to receive the load. The truck needs a road width of at least 12 feet. Learn more on our Delivery Information page, read About Gravel Monkey, or see Customer Reviews.

Other Materials That Pair Well with Sand

• Fill Dirt, Underlay large areas where sand would sink into native soil.
• Crushed Gravel, Use as a base beneath sand for driveways or patios.
• Walkway Gravel, Top a sand bed with decorative gravel for a finished path.
• Crushed Stone, Add as a drainage layer under sand in wet areas.
• Topsoil, Cover sand with topsoil for garden beds after grading.
• Gravel & Rock, Pair with sand for a multi-layer aggregate drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does sand delivery cost in Aurora?

The delivered price depends on your ZIP code and the tonnage ordered. You see the total at checkout after entering your address. Aurora soils soak water quickly and produce little runoff, which may reduce the need for extra drainage stone and therefore the total material cost.

Do you deliver sand to Aurora and the surrounding area?

Yes. Gravel Monkey delivers to Aurora and many nearby cities. Our trucks cover locations within a feasible distance from regional suppliers. The county permitted about 2,362 single-family homes in 2024, so new construction sites in the Aurora area are common delivery destinations.

Do you deliver to a job site with no one on it?

No. Someone must be present to accept the delivery and confirm the material location. If no one is there when the truck arrives, a missed delivery fee may apply and the order is not refunded.

How far in advance should I order?

Orders must be placed at least 3 business days before the delivery date. We recommend ordering as soon as you know your project dates, especially during late spring when demand increases.

Sand for Your Aurora Property

Visit our Aurora hub to browse all materials available in your area. Start with sand and add fill dirt or gravel for a complete project.

We also deliver sand to nearby communities:

• Denver
• Centennial
• Glendale
• Greenwood Village
• Commerce City
• Cherry Hills Village
• Parker
• Lone Tree
• Bennett
• Littleton