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Select the type of sand or gravel you require, followed by the width, height and depth. Select Calculate to find the tonnage needed.

As the leading experts in sands and gravel across the UK, we can offer technical support and guidance to ensure you receive the highest quality performance and the right products for your project. Simply follow the 3 steps below.

This tool is designed to save time, reduce material waste, and provide a quick and efficient estimate for your project planning.

Note - Our calculation tool factors in a minimum level of required aggregates to avoid wastage. You may want to allow for a 5% margin to cover additional needs.

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Holcim is the leading supplier of a wide range of high quality sands and gravels suitable for any project. With a strong network of quarries across the country and unique supply chain capabilities, our expert teams are there to support your needs. From specialised sand and gravel, to all types of aggregates we are here to help.

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Sand Products

Rail and Traction Sands

Our specialist sand’s free-flowing grains improve traction and braking on locomotives and trams, enhancing safety in slippery conditions like rain, ice, or leaves.

Utilities and Energy Sands

Sand is vital in utility installations, providing protection, support, and thermal regulation for underground cables and pipes to ensure long-term performance and reliability.

Golf Course & Bunker Sand

Our golf course sands ensure top playing conditions by providing superior drainage, stability, and turf growth for fairways, greens, and bunkers.

Equestrian & Horse Arena Sand

High-quality sand is essential for creating safe, high-performance riding surfaces that enhance the functionality and efficiency of equestrian facilities.

Leisure

Our premium play pit sand provides a safe, high-quality surface for play and jumping pits, combining safety, durability, and versatility.

Natural Pitch Sands

Top dressing natural pitches with sand improves infiltration, surface firmness, and player traction while maintaining grass cover and playability.

Specialist Synthetic Pitch Sand

Our premium silica sand delivers performance, durability, and safety for synthetic pitches, enhancing playability, reducing maintenance, and extending lifespan.

Tennis Courts Sands

Our premium tennis court sands enhance aesthetics, provide excellent traction, consistent bounce, and durability to elevate court performance.

Rapid Gravity Filter Sand

Our Rapid Gravity Filtering Sand removes bacteria, viruses, and particles, providing efficient, reliable filtration for drinking water, wastewater, and industrial applications.

Swimming pool filter

Sand filters offer a cost-effective, low-maintenance solution for clear pool water, efficiently removing dirt, debris, algae, and phosphates in both residential and commercial pools.

Slow Sand Filter

Slowfil is a clean, high-silica sand ideal for slow sand filters, offering reliable, chemical-free water purification for small communities and large-scale applications.

Construction and Industrial Sands

Sand is a versatile, essential material for construction and manufacturing, impacting the durability and success of foundations, landscaping, and more.

Kiln Dried Sand

Kiln dried sand is a ready-to-use clean, fine, dry sand for brushing into joints of paving to help prevent movement while still allowing drainage. Available in 25kg plastic bags.

Patchmac

Patchmac is designed for the repair of paths, drives and other road surfaces. Available in 25kg plastic bags.

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