Buy Sand in Virginia

It is easy to grab any bag of sand without thinking about drainage or compaction. Mason sand locks together well for paver joints, while washed sand leaves room for water to move through. Gravel Monkey delivers bulk sand by the truckload to job sites across Virginia, with products chosen for the way the material will be used.

Three Grades of Sand for Virginia Projects

The biggest split is between sand used as a base material and sand used as a finish layer. Washed sand works under concrete and as clean fill. Mason sand is the fine-grade choice for mortar and paver joints. Playground sand is washed and screened for play areas.

Budget Sand versus Long-Term Sand by Project

Some jobs let you choose between a budget option and a longer-lasting one. The table below shows what works best for each project type.

How Virginia's Climate Affects Sand Deliveries

Annual rainfall across the cities we deliver to in Virginia runs from 42 to 50 inches. That amount of water can wash out an uncompacted sand base before the top layer is in place. Compaction is the step that keeps the sand where it belongs. Freezing days range from 64 to 121 a year across the state. Frost heave can shift a sand layer that was not compacted wet. Winters here are cold enough to move an unsettled base, so compaction is worth the extra pass. The common soil groups in Virginia sit in the B and C hydrologic bands. Those soils drain at a moderate rate, so a compacted sand base helps distribute load instead of letting water pool.

Sand Delivery Locations Across Virginia

Gravel Monkey delivers sand to 65 cities across Virginia. The list below covers the main hubs we route through.

• Front Royal
• Newport News
• Covington
• Emporia
• Hampton
• Virginia Beach
• Harrisonburg
• Chesterfield
• Floyd
• Fredericksburg
• Suffolk
• Glen Allen

Gravel Monkey delivers to addresses across Virginia, not only the cities listed here.

Estimating Your Sand Tonnage in Virginia

Figuring out how many tons of sand you need depends on the depth of the layer and the area you are covering. A cubic yard of dry sand weighs about 1.4 tons. Use the sand calculator on our website to turn your square footage and depth into a tonnage estimate for checkout.

How Sand Orders Work with Gravel Monkey

Sand is ordered online by the ton and priced by ZIP at checkout. A dump truck delivers the load straight to your driveway or job site. Load sizes range from 1 to over 40 tons. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order. Read more about Gravel Monkey, see customer reviews, or check delivery information for the full policy on lead times and access.

Complementary Materials for Your Virginia Job

• Topsoil for covering fills and seeding into sand blends.
• Mulch for capping garden beds over sand bases.
• Walkway Gravel for surface paths over compacted sand.
• Crushed Gravel for driveways and heavy traffic areas.
• Crushed Stone for drainage layers under sand bases.
• Gravel & Rock for decorative ground cover over sand.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sand in Virginia

Do you deliver sand everywhere in Virginia?

We deliver to over 65 cities across Virginia. Check your ZIP at checkout to confirm service to your location.

When can sand be delivered in Virginia?

Sand delivery is available year-round. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order is placed. You choose a morning or afternoon window at checkout.

What sizes of sand can I order?

Sand is sold by the ton. The available grades are Mason Sand, Washed Sand, and Playground Sand. Each grade serves a different project type.

How is sand priced?

Sand is priced per ton based on the grade you choose and your delivery ZIP code. The total delivered price is shown at checkout before you place the order.

Pair Sand with Surface Materials for Your Property

Gravel Monkey delivers sand and surface aggregates to the same address across Virginia. Order the base sand and the top layer together for a single delivery.

Browse the Virginia state page to see all the materials available for your property.