Sand ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Nevada address and unloads right where you point.
Order sand for your Nevada project by the ton online. Gravel Monkey delivers directly to your address in a dump truck, with loads from 1 ton to 40 tons or more. You choose the amount, and the delivered price appears at checkout.
Nevada gets about 46 inches of precipitation a year. That means drainage and washout planning should be part of any sand project, especially for surfaces that need to stay stable under rain.
Each sand product has a specific use and is not suitable for other applications. Mason Sand is not for concrete work. Washed Sand is not for fine leveling. Playground Sand is not for mortar joints.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Sand | Mortar, paver joints, fine leveling | Even texture works well for thin joints but lacks coarse aggregate for concrete. |
| Washed Sand | Concrete work and clean fill | Free of fine particles, so it bonds well with cement and drains freely. |
| Playground Sand | Play areas and sandboxes | Cleaned and screened to remove sharp edges and debris for safe use. |
The table below pairs common project types with sand products and typical depths. Choose based on the end use and site conditions.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbox or play area | Playground Sand | 6 to 12 inches. Fill depth depends on age of children and drainage. |
| Paver leveling course | Mason Sand | 1 inch after compaction. Fine particles give a smooth bed. |
| Pool base | Washed Sand | 2 to 3 inches. Clean sand prevents algae growth. |
| Mortar and masonry | Mason Sand | No depth specification. Mix with cement at 3 to 1 ratio. |
| Pipe bedding | Washed Sand | 4 to 6 inches below pipe. Clean fill supports and drains around the pipe. |
Nevada sees about 68 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That means scheduling your delivery onto firm ground matters because wet soil can make unloading harder. Around 100 days a year drop below 32F, so freeze and thaw cycles work on loose material all winter. That is the argument for a deeper first lift of sand or base stone to resist frost heave.
Snowfall here averages about 7 inches a year. Plowing can damage a loose sand surface, so consider a protective top layer or compacted base. Soils mapped in the Nevada area are commonly moderately well drained, which affects how much base stone you need under the surface layer. The ground around Nevada takes water in very slowly, so most rain runs across the surface. That makes drainage and a deeper base more important here than in other areas. Plan your excavation and subbase accordingly.
Estimating tonnage starts with the area and depth. Use our sand calculator to get a quick figure. Enter the length, width, and depth, and it gives you the tons required. The calculator accounts for compaction and moisture.
Buy sand online by the ton. The delivered price is calculated at checkout using your ZIP code. We deliver to your address by dump truck, with loads from 1 to 40 or more tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
Delivery is scheduled at least 3 business days out. You choose a morning or afternoon window. You must be present during delivery. Inspect the load within 48 hours and photograph any issues. Our haulers take care, but you are responsible for confirming the site can handle a heavy truck. Read more on our delivery information page. See what customers have to say on our customer reviews page. Learn more about our company at About Gravel Monkey.
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The delivered price is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code and the number of tons you order. Nevada gets about 46 inches of precipitation a year, so planning for drainage is important, but that does not change our pricing. The price you see at checkout is the delivered cost.
Use our sand calculator to estimate tonnage for your specific area and depth. Nevada has about 100 freezing days a year, so sand used outdoors should be deep enough to resist frost heave. The calculator accounts for that kind of planning.
Sand is measured by weight and sold by the ton. The volume a ton covers varies by sand type and moisture content. Use our sand calculator to convert your project measurements into tons.
Yes. Gravel Monkey accepts orders from homeowners, contractors, landscapers, and businesses. The same online ordering process applies, and the delivered price is shown at checkout.
Ready to order? Visit the Nevada hub to get started. Enter your address, choose your sand product and tonnage, and see the delivered price.
We also deliver to nearby 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.
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