Sand ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Travelers Rest address and unloads right where you point.
The cost to get sand to your site depends on the tonnage and your exact ZIP code. Travelers Rest gets about 57 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matters when you pick the material and the base depth.
Order by the ton online, choose a delivery window, and let the dump truck do the heavy lifting. No trip to a yard, no bagging, no renting a trailer.
Each sand product suits different work. Pick the one that matches your job's demands and skip the rest.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Sand | Mortar, paver joints, fine leveling | A fine grain that compacts well but does not drain fast enough for wet areas. |
| Washed Sand | Concrete work and clean fill | Washed clean of silt, so it bonds reliably with cement. |
| Playground Sand | Play areas and sandboxes | Screened to remove sharp edges and debris, safe for kids. |
Choose the right product for each surface type. The table below shows the standard choice and recommended depth.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbox or play area | Playground Sand | Fill to at least 6 inches for digging and impact absorption. |
| Mortar and masonry | Mason Sand | Mix with cement in a 3 to 1 ratio; sand is the bulk of the volume. |
| Paver leveling course | Mason Sand | Spread 1 inch thick, screed level, then compact the pavers. |
| Pool base | Washed Sand | Place 2 to 3 inches of sand under the liner for a smooth cushion. |
| Pipe bedding | Washed Sand | Bedding depth varies by pipe size; sand supports the pipe evenly. |
Travelers Rest sees about 83 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Schedule your delivery onto firm ground to keep the truck from rutting your lawn or driveway.
Soils mapped in the Travelers Rest area are commonly well drained. That means you may need less base stone under a sand layer for a patio or walkway, but the soil at your specific address could differ.
The ground around Travelers Rest takes water in at a moderate rate. Standard base depth is usually enough, and frost is not a significant factor here, so the calendar is driven by rain and by how wet the ground is.
Tonnes are calculated from the area and the depth you want. Use our sand calculator to enter your dimensions and get the tonnage estimate in seconds.
Buying sand is straightforward. Place your order online by the ton, and the price is calculated automatically by ZIP code at checkout. Delivery arrives by dump truck in loads from 1 to 40-plus tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout for $50 off your first order.
You choose a delivery window: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. You get a confirmation email, then a second email closer to the date with the window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery goes ahead once you approve that second email. Someone must be at the site during the window. Learn more on our Delivery information page or read Customer reviews. See About Gravel Monkey to understand how the broker model works.
Sand often works with a base layer or a top finish. Consider these complementary materials for a complete project.
The price is calculated per ton based on your ZIP code at checkout. Travelers Rest gets about 57 inches of precipitation a year, which can affect scheduling and delivery timing, but the rate per ton is set by distance and truck availability.
Enter your project area and depth into the sand calculator for a precise figure. In Travelers Rest, the well-drained soils mean a typical paver leveling course of 1 inch of Mason Sand often works, which lowers the total tonnage compared to a site with poorly draining soil.
Mason Sand is the finest, with grains that lock together for smooth joints and mortar. Washed Sand is coarser and clean, ideal for concrete mix and fill. Playground Sand is screened to remove sharp particles, making it safe for children.
Mason Sand is the most versatile and most ordered, used for paver joints, mortar, and fine leveling. Playground Sand is the top pick for residential play areas, while Washed Sand is standard for any concrete work.
Order online and let the truck bring the material straight to your address. Start by estimating your tonnage, then visit our Travelers Rest hub page to place an order.
Sand is measured by weight, so the calculator is the fastest way to know how much you need. Book the delivery day at checkout, at least 3 business days out.
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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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