Sand ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Philadelphia address and unloads right where you point.
The delivered price of sand in Philadelphia depends on the quantity, the product you choose, and your address. Gravel Monkey gives you that price at checkout, so you see the total before you commit.
Philadelphia gets about 60 inches of precipitation a year, which means drainage and washout planning matters for any sand job. The right product keeps your work in place.
Each sand type has a specific use, and using the wrong one can cause problems. Here is what each product is not suitable for.
| Product | Best For | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Sand | Mortar, paver joints, fine leveling | Not suitable for concrete mixes or damp play areas. |
| Washed Sand | Concrete work and clean fill | Not ideal for masonry mortar because it lacks fine binder particles. |
| Playground Sand | Play areas and sandboxes | Not designed for structural fill or concrete aggregate. |
The table below matches common jobs to the right sand product. Depth varies by project design.
| Project | What to Order | Depth or Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pipe bedding | Washed Sand | Uniform grain supports pipe without voids. |
| Mortar and masonry | Mason Sand | Fine particles give workable mortar. |
| Sandbox or play area | Playground Sand | ASTM-tested for safety and cleanliness. |
| Pool base | Washed Sand | Clean, compactable base for vinyl or fiberglass pools. |
| Paver leveling course | Mason Sand | Smooth, even layer for paver settlement. |
About 81 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That means you need to schedule deliveries and work onto firm ground to avoid rutting. Frost is not the constraint here, so the calendar is driven by rain and by how wet the ground is.
About 59 days a year drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground freezing is not a significant factor, so base layers do not need extra depth for frost heave. Snowfall averages about 0 inches a year, so plowing damage to a loose sand surface is not a concern.
The ground around Philadelphia is in hydrologic group C, which means it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. A deeper drainage layer earns its place under any sand application that sits on grade.
To estimate tonnage, measure the area length and width in feet and multiply by the planned depth in inches. Use the sand calculator on our site to convert cubic feet to tons by product.
Order online by the ton, and we deliver by dump truck straight to your address. Delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout, with free delivery on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 to get $50 off your first order.
At checkout you choose a delivery window: morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You receive an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery goes ahead only after you approve that second email. You must be present or have someone at the site during the window.
Learn more on our About Gravel Monkey page, see customer reviews, and read full delivery information.
These materials often go with sand for a complete project.
Delivery cost is calculated by your ZIP code and the tonnage you order. About 81 days a year bring measurable rain in Philadelphia, so scheduling delivery onto firm ground may affect when you can take the load. The price appears at checkout with no surprises.
Tonnage depends on the area and depth. Neshoba County permitted about 1 single-family home in 2024, a county figure that suggests typical residential projects are modest. Use our online sand calculator for a precise estimate by product.
Sand is sold by the ton, not by the cubic yard. A ton generally covers about 100 square feet at 1 inch deep, but this varies by product moisture and grain shape. The checkout page shows the total tonnage for your order.
Yes, we deliver to contractors, landscapers, builders, and homeowners. The same online ordering process works for any customer. Bulk pricing applies to all orders, and you can order from 1 ton up to 40+ tons per load.
Whether you are laying mortar for a wall or filling a sandbox, Gravel Monkey brings the right sand to your site in Philadelphia. Order online from our Philadelphia page and choose your delivery window.
We also deliver to surrounding communities:
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.
Fill out the form and our sales team will get back to you within the hour.