Buy Sand in Stevens County, Washington

Stevens County covers a large, rural area where homes, farms and seasonal cabins all need sand for projects from driveways to playgrounds. The county gets about 23 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter when you choose where and how deep to place sand.

Whether you are filling a sandbox, bedding pipe or mixing mortar, buying sand by the ton and having it dumped where you need it saves a trip to a yard.

Sand Options for Stevens County Projects

Sand sold by Gravel Monkey is sized and washed for different uses. Pick the one that fits your job from the table below.

Choosing the Right Sand for Your Job

Match the sand to the project to avoid settling, washing or poor compaction.

How Stevens County's Climate Affects Sand Delivery and Use

Stevens County has about 64 wet days a year, enough to turn a dirt access into mud. Scheduling delivery onto firm ground is easier when you pick a dry stretch. The county also gets about 168 freezing days a year below 32F, which shapes the work window for any base layer. Hard freezes shape the calendar here, so base work is easier to get right from late spring through fall.

Snowfall averages about 52 inches a year, and plowing can push loose sand aside if the surface is not compacted. Ground freezing is deep and long in Stevens County, so the base layer needs to go deep enough to avoid frost heave. Soils mapped in the Stevens County area are commonly somewhat poorly drained, which means you may need more base stone under the surface sand to keep water from pooling. The ground around Stevens County is in hydrologic group C, taking water in slowly and shedding a fair amount across the surface, so a deeper drainage layer earns its place under sand that will get heavy use.

Estimating How Much Sand You Need

Tonnes are the unit we sell, and you can find out exactly how many you need by entering your project dimensions into our sand calculator. It works for any depth of sand you plan to order.

Ordering Sand from Gravel Monkey

Order online by the ton and pay by ZIP code at checkout. A dump truck delivers right to your address, from 1 to 40 or more tons. Orders over a certain amount qualify for free delivery. First-time customers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off.

You pick a delivery window in the morning or afternoon, and we confirm by email with a photo of the load before it ships. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order. You or someone you nominate needs to be at the site during the window. Read more on our delivery information page, see about Gravel Monkey or check customer reviews.

Pair Sand with These Materials for Your Project

Sand works well with aggregate layers that add drainage or strength underneath. Consider these materials for the same job.

• Walkway Gravel, A top layer on sand if you want a firm, non-slip surface.
• Driveway Gravel, Use it on top of a sand base for better load bearing.
• Crushed Concrete, A budget base layer that drains fast under sand.
• Crushed Stone, Adds drainage and compaction under a sand finish layer.
• Topsoil, Cap sand with topsoil for garden beds or lawns.
• Gravel & Rock, A decorative layer that keeps sand from washing out.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sand in Stevens County

Does the length of the freeze season in Stevens County change what I should order?

Yes. With about 168 freezing days a year, the ground moves more and deeper. Sand layers meant for load bearing, like under walkways or patios, need a deeper base to stay stable through freeze-thaw cycles. Ordering a thicker layer of base stone under the sand helps.

Is Stevens County wet enough that drainage should drive the choice?

Yes. The county gets 23 inches of rain and 52 inches of snow a year, and soils are often somewhat poorly drained. Sand that is washed and free of fines lets water through instead of holding it, so washed sand or mason sand works better for areas that stay wet. Adding a drainage layer of gravel under the sand also helps.

What is the difference between the sizes you stock?

Mason sand is very fine, about the size of table salt, and is best for mortar and leveling. Washed sand is coarser, with grains up to about 1/8 inch, and works well in concrete and pipe bedding. Playground sand is screened to remove sharp bits and is the right choice for children's play areas.

How do I know how deep to go?

Depth depends on what the sand supports. For a sandbox you usually need 6 to 8 inches, for a paver base about 1 to 1.5 inches, and for pipe bedding 4 to 6 inches. Use the sand calculator linked above to turn depth into tonnage.

Order Sand for Your Stevens County Project

Place your order online and let us bring the sand to your address in Stevens County. We price delivery by your ZIP code and drop the load exactly where you mark it. Start your order on the Stevens County hub page.

We also deliver sand to nearby towns.

• Chewelah
• Colville
• Kettle Falls
• Usk
• Deer Park
• Newport
• Republic
• Nine Mile Falls
• Priest River
• Blanchard