Mixed Grade Sand

Mixed Grade Sand

A clean medium to coarse sand, graded to TNZ F/5. Built for drainage, bedding and backfill rather than mortar.

A clean medium to coarse sand, graded to TNZ F/5. Built for drainage, bedding and backfill rather than mortar.

Locally Sourced

Locally Sourced

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

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

Flexible Delivery

Flexible Delivery

We deliver with our own trucks, or you can arrange your own cartage

We deliver with our own trucks, or you can arrange your own cartage

About Bulk Cartage

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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DELIVERY

Where we deliver sand

Where we deliver sand

We deliver across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty, from Matamata to Morrinsville, Cambridge, Hamilton, Te Awamutu, Putaruru, Tokoroa, Tauranga and Rotorua. Truck and trailer carries up to 30 tonne, smaller loads by arrangement.

We deliver across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty, from Matamata to Morrinsville, Cambridge, Hamilton, Te Awamutu, Putaruru, Tokoroa, Tauranga and Rotorua. Truck and trailer carries up to 30 tonne, smaller loads by arrangement.

Ordering

Ordering

Please arrange your order by email or phone before visiting

Please arrange your order by email or phone before visiting

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Delivery

Delivery

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

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

About our cartage

Scan via Loadscan®

Scan via Loadscan®

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

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

About Loadscan

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

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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!

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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?

You can order via email or over phone. Get in touch with your project details and we'll get back to you with a free quote.

How can I order pit sand?

You can order via email or over phone. Get in touch with your project details and we'll get back to you with a free quote.

How much does sand cost per cubic metre?

Pit sand starts at $18.50 per cubic metre. Volume and delivery distance change the final price, so call for a quote on your load. Every load is measured by Loadscan, so you pay for what you get.

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

We can provide efficient cartage services to your location, ensuring timely transport of pit sand for your construction needs. We deliver throughout the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions.

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

We can provide efficient cartage services to your location, ensuring timely transport of pit sand for your construction needs. We deliver throughout the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions.

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

Yes, we provide on-site pickup services for customers who prefer to collect pit sand directly from our quarry face. Contact us for more details and scheduling.

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

Yes, we provide on-site pickup services for customers who prefer to collect pit sand directly from our quarry face. Contact us for more details and scheduling.

Is pit sand suitable for both residential and commercial construction?

Absolutely! Pit sand's coarse texture makes it suitable for a wide range of construction projects, from small residential developments to large commercial undertakings.

Is pit sand suitable for both residential and commercial construction?

Absolutely! Pit sand's coarse texture makes it suitable for a wide range of construction projects, from small residential developments to large commercial undertakings.

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

Pit sand is naturally occurring sand extracted from gravel pits. Its coarser texture makes it ideal for construction purposes.

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

Pit sand is naturally occurring sand extracted from gravel pits. Its coarser texture makes it ideal for construction purposes.

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

We follow stringent reclamation plans to restore the quarry site. As part of these plans we recycle clean fill in order to restore the land.

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

We follow stringent reclamation plans to restore the quarry site. As part of these plans we recycle clean fill in order to restore the land.

What is the difference between pit sand and river sand?

Pit sand and river sand exhibit several distinctions crucial for construction projects. While pit sand is excavated from open pits or quarries, river sand is naturally deposited by rivers over time. River sand tends to have smoother grains and is often cleaner, making it suitable for fine concrete work and plastering. In contrast, pit sand, with its coarser texture, is favoured for structural applications like concrete and backfilling.

What is the difference between pit sand and river sand?

Pit sand and river sand exhibit several distinctions crucial for construction projects. While pit sand is excavated from open pits or quarries, river sand is naturally deposited by rivers over time. River sand tends to have smoother grains and is often cleaner, making it suitable for fine concrete work and plastering. In contrast, pit sand, with its coarser texture, is favoured for structural applications like concrete and backfilling.

What is the difference between pit sand and building sand?

Pit sand and building sand serve different purposes in construction due to variations in grain size, texture and suitability. Pit sand has a coarser texture suited to structural work like backfilling, concrete and drainage. Building sand, also called soft sand or masonry sand, is finer and preferred for smoother finishes such as bricklaying, rendering and plastering. Our pit sand is sold as bulk sand by the cubic metre, delivered or picked up.

What is the difference between pit sand and building sand?

Pit sand and building sand serve different purposes in construction due to variations in grain size, texture and suitability. Pit sand has a coarser texture suited to structural work like backfilling, concrete and drainage. Building sand, also called soft sand or masonry sand, is finer and preferred for smoother finishes such as bricklaying, rendering and plastering. Our pit sand is sold as bulk sand by the cubic metre, delivered or picked up.

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

Pit sand may not be the most suitable choice for children's sand pits and playgrounds due to its coarse texture. Opting for specially filtered or washed sand labelled as "play sand" ensures a finer texture more suitable for play.

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

Pit sand may not be the most suitable choice for children's sand pits and playgrounds due to its coarse texture. Opting for specially filtered or washed sand labelled as "play sand" ensures a finer texture more suitable for play.

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