Sand ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Clayton address and unloads right where you point.
Clayton gets about 17 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter whether you are filling a sandbox or bedding pipe. Choosing the right sand grade controls how well the material stays put under the occasional heavy rain.
Bulk sand shipped by the ton gives you the volume you need for a single project or a season of work. The grade you pick changes how the sand behaves in a base, a joint, or a play surface.
Mason Sand is the most common choice for mortar and paver work because of its fine, clean texture. The other grades serve specific concrete, fill, and play-area jobs.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Sand | Mortar, paver joints, fine leveling | Washes through a fine screen; low clay content keeps joints clean. |
| Washed Sand | Concrete work and clean fill | Rinsed to remove dust; consistent gradation for mix design. |
| Playground Sand | Play areas and sandboxes | Screened and often washed to reduce dust and sharp edges. |
The table below matches five typical jobs to the sand grade and a suggested minimum depth or placement note.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbox or play area | Playground Sand | 8 to 12 inches for safe depth; order about 1 ton per 100 square feet per 6 inches. |
| Mortar and masonry | Mason Sand | No depth; fine aggregate for Type S or N mortar. |
| Pool base | Washed Sand | 2 to 3 inches under liner; compact and screed level. |
| Pipe bedding | Washed Sand | 4 to 6 inches under and around pipe; avoid clay contamination. |
| Paver leveling course | Mason Sand | 1 to 1.5 inches after compaction; dampen to avoid washout. |
Clayton sees about 36 wet days a year that bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so scheduling sand delivery onto firm ground is practical. The ground around Clayton is in hydrologic group C, which takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. That behavior makes a deeper drainage layer, such as a washed sand base, worth the extra material.
About 141 days a year drop below 32F. Freeze and thaw cycles work on loose material all winter, which is the argument for the deeper first lift. Snowfall averages about 19 inches a year, and plowing a loose sand surface can trench it, so planning the grade and compaction for winter traffic pays off.
Ground freezing here is real but moderate, so the base layer needs enough depth to resist frost heave without overbuilding. A washed sand layer below pavers or a slab acts as a capillary break.
Estimate tonnage by calculating the volume in cubic feet and dividing by the weight per cubic foot of the sand grade. Use the sand calculator on our site to enter your dimensions and get a tonnage recommendation for the product you need.
Order sand online by the ton, from single-ton loads up to 40 tons or more. The delivered price is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code. A dump truck brings the material to your address in Clayton. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. First-time customers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off their first order.
You choose a delivery window at checkout: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). A valid phone number is required, and you must be available during the window or have someone at the site. Read more about our business model as a national aggregate broker, check customer reviews, and see delivery information for the full process.
Sand often goes into the same project as gravel, stone, or soil. These materials are available for bulk delivery to Clayton.
Yes, with about 17 inches of precipitation a year, washout is a real factor for loose sand in uncovered applications. Fine sand like Mason Sand can erode in a heavy downpour, so a crushed stone cap or proper drainage away from the sand area helps keep it in place.
Clayton has about 36 days a year that bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling delivery for a dry stretch and having the site ready to spread or protect the sand before rain arrives saves cleanup time.
Yes, you or someone you nominate must be at the site during the delivery window. The driver needs a person to confirm the drop spot and to approve the load. If nobody is there, a missed delivery fee can apply, and the order is not refunded.
You pick a delivery date at checkout that is at least 3 business days out. At that time you also choose a morning or afternoon window. Gravel Monkey sends an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery proceeds only after you approve that second email.
Enter your ZIP code on the order page to see the delivered price for the sand grade you need. Visit the Clayton hub page to start your order or learn more about bulk sand delivery to your address.
Orders are for residential and commercial addresses within delivery range. The site access needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck.
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