Sand ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Delaware address and unloads right where you point.
When you order sand from Gravel Monkey, a dump truck brings the load to your address. You mark the spot where you want the material dropped, and the driver places it there as long as the truck can reach safely.
Sand is sold by the ton. At checkout you choose a delivery date and time window, and the price for your ZIP code is shown before you confirm.
Some sand products work best as a compacted base layer, while others are meant for finished surfaces. The table below lists the options available through Gravel Monkey.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Sand | Mortar, paver joints, fine leveling | A fine, clean sand that compacts well under pavers and in masonry work. |
| Washed Sand | Concrete work and clean fill | Cleaned of silt and clay for consistent concrete mixes and drainage layers. |
| Playground Sand | Play areas and sandboxes | Screened for safety and softness in children's play settings. |
For many projects, a budget-friendly sand can get the job done now, but paying a little more for a cleaner product often saves rework later. Use this table as a starting point.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Mortar and masonry | Mason Sand | Mix with cement to make mortar. |
| Paver leveling course | Mason Sand | Screeded to a uniform thickness before pavers are laid. |
| Pool base | Washed Sand | Layered and compacted to a firm, even surface. |
| Sandbox or play area | Playground Sand | Depth for safe landing typically 6 to 12 inches. |
| Pipe bedding | Washed Sand | Encases pipe for support and drainage. |
Across the cities we deliver to in Delaware, annual precipitation runs from about 47 to 48 inches. The freeze-thaw cycle is a bigger factor: freezing days range from about 79 to 96 a year below 32F, depending on location. Most of the state sits in the moderate band for ground freezing.
The dominant soil groups in served cities are hydrologic groups A and B, meaning the ground drains relatively well. That can reduce the amount of base preparation needed, but it does not eliminate the need for proper compaction. Winters here are cold enough to move an unsettled base, so compaction is worth the extra pass.
Gravel Monkey delivers sand to addresses across Delaware. The truck comes to your address, not a local yard. We serve many cities throughout the state.
Gravel Monkey delivers to addresses across Delaware, not only the cities listed here.
Sand is measured and sold by the ton. To estimate how many tons your project needs, use our sand calculator, which asks for the area and depth you plan to fill.
If you're unsure, a good rule is to measure the length and width in feet, multiply by the desired depth in inches, and then divide by 324 to get cubic yards. One cubic yard of sand weighs roughly 1.3 to 1.5 tons, so multiply accordingly. The calculator does all this for you.
Ordering sand is done entirely online. Choose your sand product, enter your delivery ZIP, and see the price at checkout. You select a delivery window: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). The truck brings the load directly to your address.
Load sizes range from 1 ton to over 40 tons. On qualifying orders, delivery is free. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 on your first order to save $50. Learn more about our about us, our customer reviews, and our delivery information.
Because Gravel Monkey is a nationwide aggregate broker, the exact sand you receive comes from a local supplier. The product and color can vary by region. This is why we do not stock sand at a local yard, but deliver from a supplier near you.
Delaware experiences about 79 to 96 freezing days a year, and during those periods road conditions can change. Gravel Monkey schedules deliveries around the weather and will communicate any delays or adjustments to your delivery window.
Rainfall across our served cities runs from 47 to 48 inches annually, and the dominant soil groups are A and B, which drain well. These conditions mean the base preparation for sand projects is usually straightforward, but proper compaction is still important to prevent settling after rain.
Yes. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 on your first order to get $50 off. The code applies at checkout on our website.
Sand is sold by the ton. You order the weight you need, and the truck delivers that exact weight. Our sand calculator can help you convert your project dimensions into tons.
Ordering sand from Gravel Monkey is straightforward. Visit our Delaware hub page to see all available materials.
If you are working on a fill or driveway project, fill dirt and driveway gravel are available for the same delivery process as sand.
See the delivered price for your address and order sand by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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