Mixed Grade Sand

Mixed Grade Sand

Our balanced particle gradation is well suited to a range of projects

Our balanced particle gradation is well suited to a range of projects

Locally Sourced

Locally Sourced

Just 2km south of Matamata, we're your local sand supplier

Just 2km south of Matamata, we're your local sand supplier

Flexible Delivery

Flexible Delivery

We can delivery with our trucks or you can arrange your own cartage

We can delivery with our trucks or you can arrange your own cartage

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USE CASES

What is Pit Sand used for

What is Pit Sand
used for

Pit sand, sourced from our Hinuera quarry face, boasts a mix of particle sizes, which helps with both compacting and drainage.

Its versatility makes it a great choice for a wide array of construction, agricultural, equine, and infrastructure projects, such as:

Pit sand, sourced from our Hinuera quarry face, boasts a mix of particle sizes, which helps with both compacting and drainage.

Its versatility makes it a great choice for a wide array of construction, agricultural, equine, and infrastructure projects, such as:

Our Sand, Your Foundation

Our Sand,
Your Foundation

Offers starting from $18.5/m3

Delivery available

Offers starting from $18.5/m3

Delivery available

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Ordering

Please arrange your order by email or phone before visiting

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Delivery

We can deliver or arrange cartage to your site. You're also welcome to arrange your own.

About our cartage

Scan via Loadscan®

We sell our sand by the cubic metre. Loads are proudly scanned using Loadscan®, manufactured locally in Hamilton, NZ.

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TESTED TERRAIN

The Stats
Behind
Our Sand

Stats Behind
Our Sand

Stats Behind Our Sand

Last tested by WSP:
September 2023

1440kg/m3

Loose-Pour Density

This indicates how much space the sand occupies and its compactness under ideal conditions

2000TNZ F/5

Particle Distribution

A well-graded distribution with a balanced proportion of coarse, medium, and fine particles

22%

Optimum Water Content

Ideal moisture level for achieving optimal compaction and stability for construction applications

25%

California Bearing Ratio

This test (CBR) assesses the strength of our sand for road and pavement construction

3%

Lightweight Material

This indicates a low concentration of organic matter, minerals and other debris in our sand

1.68 t/m3

Maximum dry density

The highest density of our pit sand without moisture content, indicating compaction efficiency

1440kg/m3

Loose-Pour Density

This indicates how much space the sand occupies and its compactness under ideal conditions

2000TNZ F/5

Particle Distribution

A well-graded distribution with a balanced proportion of coarse, medium, and fine particles

22%

Optimum
Water Content

Ideal moisture level for achieving optimal compaction and stability for construction applications

25%

California
Bearing Ratio

This test (CBR) assesses the strength of our sand for road and pavement construction

3%

Lightweight Material

This indicates a low concentration of organic matter, minerals and other debris in our sand

1.68 t/m3

Maximum
dry density

The highest density of our pit sand without moisture content, indicating compaction efficiency

Murray and Leeanne Wilson

Hey, we’re Murray & Leeanne Wilson

Reach out to order or with any questions, we'd be happy to help!

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Murray and Leeanne Wilson

Hey, we’re Murray
& Leeanne Wilson

Reach out to order or with any questions, we'd be happy to help!

Free Quote

No Obligation

Murray and Leeanne Wilson

Hey, we’re Murray & Leeanne Wilson

Reach out to order or with any questions, we'd be happy to help!

Free Quote

No Obligation

YOUR
FOUNDATIONAL
PARTNER

Excavator preparing site while tip truck unloads bulk pit sand in Matamata

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some answers to questions people often ask about our pit sand

How can I order pit sand?

How can I order pit sand?

What is the delivery process for pit sand, and where do you deliver?

What is the delivery process for pit sand, and where do you deliver?

Do you offer on-site pickup for customers who prefer to collect pit sand directly from the quarry?

Do you offer on-site pickup for customers who prefer to collect pit sand directly from the quarry?

Is pit sand suitable for both residential and commercial construction?

Is pit sand suitable for both residential and commercial construction?

What is pit sand, and how is it different from other types of sand?

What is pit sand, and how is it different from other types of sand?

What steps do you take to rehabilitate the quarry site after extraction is complete?

What steps do you take to rehabilitate the quarry site after extraction is complete?

What is the difference between pit sand and river sand ?

What is the difference between pit sand and river sand ?

What is the difference between pit sand and builders' sand?

What is the difference between pit sand and builders' sand?

Is pit sand suitable for children's sand pits and playgrounds?

Is pit sand suitable for children's sand pits and playgrounds?

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Murray and Leeanne Wilson

We’re Murray & Leeanne

If you had any other questions, we'd be happy to help!

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Murray and Leeanne Wilson