Sand ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Baldwinsville address and unloads right where you point.
Order sand by the ton online and have it delivered to your Baldwinsville address. Gravel Monkey brings bulk loads of sand right to your site in a dump truck, from a single ton up to more than 40 tons per delivery. The delivered price appears at checkout after you enter your ZIP code.
Baldwinsville gets about 47 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter for any sand installation. Make sure the area slopes away from structures and that the sand is compacted well.
Not every sand works for every job. Here are the three options we deliver, each suited to specific uses and not suitable for others.
| Mason Sand | Mortar, paver joints, fine leveling | Not suitable for concrete mix because it lacks coarse aggregate. |
| Washed Sand | Concrete work and clean fill | Not intended for play areas due to residual dust and angular grains. |
| Playground Sand | Play areas and sandboxes | Not suitable for masonry because the grains are too coarse and round. |
Match the sand to your project type. The table below shows what we sell for typical jobs in the area.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
| Mortar and masonry | Mason Sand | Fine grade for joints up to 3/8 inch |
| Pool base | Washed Sand | 2 to 3 inches, compacted smooth |
| Paver leveling course | Mason Sand | 1 to 1.5 inches, screeded level |
| Pipe bedding | Washed Sand | 6 to 12 inches around pipe |
| Sandbox or play area | Playground Sand | 6 to 12 inches depth |
Soils mapped in the Baldwinsville area are commonly well drained, which means you may need less base stone under the surface layer. The ground around here takes water in at a moderate rate, so standard base depth is usually enough for good drainage.
Baldwinsville gets about 109 inches of snowfall a year. That much snow means plowing can damage a loose sand surface if it is not compacted and edged. About 136 days a year drop below 32F, which shortens the work window for outdoor projects. Ground freezing here is deep and long, so the base layer under the sand must be thick enough to resist frost heave. Thaw softens the ground for a stretch each spring, which is when a thin layer shifts underfoot.
Use our sand calculator to estimate how many tons you need. Enter the length, width and depth of the area to get a tonnage figure you can order directly.
Buying is simple. Place your order online by the ton, choose a delivery date at least 3 business days out, and pick a morning window (7 am to 12 pm) or an afternoon window (12 pm to 5 pm). You get an email confirmation immediately, 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 available, or have someone you nominate, during the delivery window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the dump truck. After the delivery, inspect the load within 48 hours and photograph any issues. Gravel Monkey will correct a wrong material, wrong delivery location, or quality outside industry norms, but does not cover site access problems, weather damage after delivery, or natural variation in color, shape and texture. A valid phone number is required on the order.
For a first order, use code FIRSTTIMER50 to get $50 off. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. See our About page, Customer reviews, and Delivery information for more details.
Sand often goes with other bulk materials on the same job. Consider these options for your project.
The delivered price depends on your ZIP code and the tonnage you order. You see the exact cost at checkout before you confirm. Baldwinsville gets about 99 wet days a year, so scheduling delivery onto firm ground may affect when you choose to order.
The tonnage depends on the area you are covering and the depth you need. Use the sand calculator to get a precise estimate. Onondaga County permitted about 323 single-family homes in 2024, many of which used sand for mortar, pool bases and landscaping.
Mason Sand is fine with particles under 1/8 inch. Washed Sand has medium to coarse grains. Playground Sand is coarse and washed to be dust-free and soft underfoot. Each product is graded for a specific set of jobs.
Mason Sand is the most common choice for general masonry work, paver joints, and leveling courses. Its fine grain makes it easy to screed and compact into tight spaces.
Enter your ZIP code on our site to see the delivered price for sand to your address. Ordering is online, by the ton, with delivery in a dump truck. Visit the Baldwinsville hub to start.
We also deliver sand to other 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.
Fill out the form and our sales team will get back to you within the hour.