Sand ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Kitty Hawk address and unloads right where you point.
Sand projects cost what the material and the truck ride cost, not what a retail yard charges. The delivered price for your address is what you see at checkout, and it covers every ton from a single load to a full trailer.
Kitty Hawk gets about 51 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning affect how any sand layer holds up. A well-chosen sand grade lasts longer when the water has somewhere to go.
Each sand type has a job it does not suit. The table below shows which products work for what and what to avoid.
| Product | For | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Sand | Mortar, paver joints, fine leveling | Not for structural fill or drainage layers; too fine to handle heavy loads. |
| Washed Sand | Concrete work and clean fill | Rinsed of fines, but not a play surface; edges can be sharp. |
| Playground Sand | Play areas and sandboxes | Screened and soft, but not for concrete or pipe bedding; lacks compaction strength. |
Match the project to the sand that handles its demands. The table uses the products above.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbox or play area | Playground Sand | Soft, clean, no sharp particles. |
| Paver leveling course | Mason Sand | Fine grain, fills joints well. |
| Pool base | Washed Sand | Low fines, good drainage under liner. |
| Mortar and masonry | Mason Sand | Consistent grain size for strong mortar. |
| Pipe bedding | Washed Sand | Clean, supports pipes without settling. |
About 79 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so the delivery needs firm ground to avoid rutting. Plan to schedule onto dry or well-packed soil. Around 50 days drop below freezing, which opens a winter window for grading sand when the ground is not moving as much. Snowfall averages only about 1 inch a year, so plowing damage to a loose sand surface is rarely a concern.
Soils mapped in the Kitty Hawk area are commonly very poorly drained. That means more base stone under a sand layer to keep water from pooling. The ground around Kitty Hawk is in dual hydrologic group B/D: where it is drained it takes water in at a moderate rate; where it is not, most rain runs across the surface. Drainage dictates whether you need extra base or not.
Without a hard freeze to lift the surface, drainage and washout are what decide how long the material lasts.
Tonnage depends on the area to cover and the depth of the layer. Enter your project dimensions into the sand calculator to get a tonnage figure. The calculator accounts for compaction and moisture, so the number is ready for ordering.
Orders are placed online by the ton. At checkout you see the delivered price for your ZIP code. Loads range from 1 ton to over 40 tons per delivery, and free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
You choose a delivery window, morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). A valid phone number is required. You get an email confirmation, then a second email with the scheduled window and a photo of the loaded material. Delivery goes ahead only after you approve that second email. Someone 18 or older must be present at the site during the window; absence can mean a redelivery fee.
Read more about how we work on the About Gravel Monkey page, check customer reviews, and see the full delivery information.
Sand often sits on top of or next to another material. These options complement the sand you order.
The delivered price is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code and the tonnage ordered. Kitty Hawk gets about 51 inches of rain a year, so delivery timing for firm ground can affect when you get the best price, but the cost itself is quoted upfront on the order page.
Use the sand calculator to convert your area and depth into tons. Dare County permitted about 371 single-family homes in 2024, so many new projects here require sand for foundations and grading. The calculator accounts for local soil conditions.
Install edging, plastic, metal, or stone, around the sand area before placing the material. The edging holds the sand in place and keeps it out of adjacent beds or lawns. Compact the sand lightly against the edging to prevent wind or water from moving it.
Mason Sand is a fine-grained sand that passes through a small screen, making it ideal for mortar and paver joints. Washed Sand is rinsed to remove most silt; it is coarser and used for concrete and pipe bedding. Playground Sand is screened to remove sharp particles and is the softest option for children's play areas.
Order online and the load arrives by dump truck to your address. The price is set for your ZIP at checkout. Start your order on the Kitty Hawk hub page.
We also deliver sand 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.
Fill out the form and our sales team will get back to you within the hour.