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Sand (Fill Sand, Unwashed)

Fill sand, unwashed, is a naturally occurring granular material primarily composed of fine particles of rock and mineral. Unlike washed sand, unwashed fill sand retains its natural clay, silt, and organic content, which can give it a slightly coarser texture and a less uniform appearance. This material is typically sourced from local quarries or sand pits and is not processed to remove impurities.

Also called

If a contractor or a spec sheet handed you one of these names, this is the rock they mean.

What people call it

masonry sandbrick sandfine washed sand

Ask for sand and we'll know what you want. If you have a spec number, give us that instead and we'll match it.

What people use it for

  • Backfilling trenches
  • Leveling base
  • Pipe bedding
  • Construction fill
  • Landscaping

Sand next to what it gets confused with

RockSizeShapeWhere it winsCan we deliver it
Sand (Fill Sand, Unwashed)Backfilling trenchesWe deliver it
Sand (3/16″ Minus)3/16" MinusWe deliver it
Sand (3/8″ Minus, Engineered)3/8" MinusWe deliver it

Questions people ask

What is Sand used for?+
Sand is commonly used for Backfilling trenches, Leveling base, Pipe bedding, Construction fill, Landscaping.
Where can I get Sand?+
You can order Sand for delivery from Hello Gravel. We deliver bulk aggregate materials directly to your site with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.

How much sand do you need?

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