Locally sourced red sand for backfilling, sub-base preparation, and general construction fill. Reliable compaction and consistent supply across Georgetown and beyond.
Where Red Sand shines.
A short list of the most common applications where builders across Guyana rely on this product.
- Backfill
- Sub-base
- Site preparation
- Under-slab bedding
- House pad build-up
- Landscaping fill
Why red sand — and why ours.
Red sand is the workhorse fill for foundations, floor slabs, and site preparation. Ours compacts cleanly, drains reasonably, and holds line and level under slabs — exactly what you want under a house.
- Consistent supply — even on large orders
- Compacts firmly under proper watering & rolling
- Cost-effective foundation and sub-base fill
- Locally sourced — short haul, fast turnaround
- Free-draining when placed in controlled lifts
Backfill & foundation-grade.
- 01Chapter 01
Well-graded medium sand.
A mix of coarse and medium particles interlock under compaction for a firm, stable fill.
- 02Chapter 02
Drains reasonably.
Enough coarse fraction to shed water rather than trap it under a slab.
- 03Chapter 03
Cost-effective in volume.
Priced by the yard — the go-to fill for foundations, house pads, and yard build-up.
- 04Chapter 04
Reliable local supply.
Sourced within Guyana so large orders are filled from stock, not on backorder.
Packaging & delivery unit
- Delivery unit
- By the cubic yard (or full tipper)
- Tipper capacity
- ~6 – 10 yd³ per load
- Minimum order
- Flexible — call to confirm
Coverage & quantities
- Foundation fill
- ~1 m³ per 10 m² @ 100 mm depth
- Under-slab bedding
- 50–75 mm compacted layer typical
- House pad build-up
- ~10 m³ per 100 m² @ 100 mm compacted
Estimates based on typical construction practice. Send your project dimensions and we'll return an exact take-off.
How to install red sand right.
A short field guide from our yard team. Always follow your engineer's drawings for reinforcement and structural details.
- 1
Strip topsoil and any organic material from the placement area first.
- 2
Place sand in 100 mm loose lifts — never dump one thick layer.
- 3
Mist each lift lightly with water — damp, not saturated.
- 4
Compact each lift with a plate compactor (or roller for larger areas) before adding the next.
- 5
Trim to level and check with a straightedge before pouring concrete over the top.
Red Sand quality standards.
- Free of organic matter, roots and rubbish
- Screened to remove oversize stones before dispatch
- Consistent grading across loads for predictable compaction
What builders order alongside red sand.
A single yard, a single delivery. Here's what typically ships with this product — and why.
Use washed white sand for the mortar and plaster once the fill is compacted and the slab is cast.
Foundation compacted? Load-bearing 6-inch blocks build the shell on top.
Cap the finished pad with concrete pavers for driveways, patios and pool surrounds.
On the site, when you need it.
We deliver red sand directly from our Georgetown yard to your project. Share your quantity, delivery address, and target date — we confirm pricing and scheduling within the hour on WhatsApp.
Red Sand technical details.
| Grain size | Medium (0.5 – 2 mm) |
|---|---|
| Bulk density (loose) | ~1,600 kg/m³ |
| Compacted density | ~1,850 kg/m³ |
| Colour | Reddish-brown |
| Use | Fill & sub-base |
| Availability | In stock · Georgetown yard |
| Delivery | 24 – 72 hours across Georgetown |
Red Sand — frequently asked.
Place in 100 mm loose layers, mist lightly with water, and compact each layer with a plate compactor before the next lift.
Roughly 1 m³ per 10 m² for every 100 mm of build-up. Share your pad dimensions on WhatsApp and we'll calculate loads for you.
No — red sand is a fill sand. For mortar, plaster and concrete use our washed white sand or a proper concrete-sand blend.
Yes — surrounding areas covered daily. Send your location on WhatsApp for a delivery quote.
Related products.
Ready to order Red Sand?
Tell us the quantity and delivery address — we'll come back with pricing right away.