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Using our in-house tool shop our highly trained professionals are able to produce knives and cutters to your bespoke requirements.

Subject to a template being provided we are able to offer a profile matching service working to fine tolerances and exacting standards. We offer nationwide delivery regardless of how big or small the order

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Since 1890, Whitmore's Timber Co Ltd has been providing the nation with high-quality hardwood products sourced responsibly.

As a traditional hardwood timber supplier with decades of experience, we serve the nation from our Midlands depot in Leicestershire, maintaining a strong focus on quality.

After acquiring numerous timber businesses over the years, our company retains a wealth of knowledge, boasting over 300 years of combined trading experience. This extensive expertise allows us to provide a comprehensive range of products, from raw hardwoods to precision machine-finished components.

Our Products & Services Includes:

Machining
At Whitmore's, we provide in-house services such as custom sawing, precision machining, detailed drilling, and CNC operations. We offer a distinctive service tailored to meet your bespoke manufacturing needs with fast turnaround times. Our knowledgeable team is readily available to discuss and fulfill your specific requirements. In addition to bespoke manufacturing, we also offer a standard selection of profiles including cladding, flooring, and skirting options.

Laminated & Engineered Sections
With our two laminating press systems, we can create custom section sizes tailored to individual customer requirements. We have the capability to laminate sections up to dimensions of 300mm x 300mm x 4.50m. Laminated timber is increasingly favoured in the construction industry for its exceptional stability and is often chosen as an alternative to steel, concrete, and solid hardwood in engineering and architecture. These laminated products are renowned for their durability and can perfectly meet the specific needs of your construction project.

Visual Strength Grading
We grade structural hardwoods according to BS 5756:2007, which outlines the visual strength grading specifications for hardwood. These hardwoods are categorized into strength classes as defined in BS EN 338:1995 for structural timber. Our range includes graded hardwoods such as Oak, Chestnut, and Iroko. For further details, please get in touch with our sales team.

Vacuum Kiln Drying
Drying timber in a kiln is a skill that requires extensive experience to master. Since 1984, we have utilised vacuum kiln drying at our Claybrooke Magna site. This method enhances timber stability, maximising its natural strength and resistance while minimising drying defects like checking and cracking. In addition to drying our own stock, we offer kiln drying services for customer-supplied timber.

Tooling
With our in-house tool shop, our skilled professionals can custom-make knives and cutters to meet your specific needs. If you provide a template, we can also offer a precise profile matching service with fine tolerances and high standards. We ensure nationwide delivery for orders of any size, accommodating all requirements.

Oak Structures
Whether you prefer a classic or modern aesthetic, oak framed buildings can elevate any property and increase its value. Our range includes traditional cart lodge style garages, garden offices, and porches, all available as self-assembly structures that you can customise to suit your specific preferences.

… And more.

Our Timber Includes:

European Hardwoods
European Oak Beams
Modified Timber
Softwoods
Tropical Hardwoods
US & Canadian Hardwoods

We advocate that timber is the most eco-friendly building material, provided it is responsibly managed. At Whitmore’s Timber, we are dedicated to promoting the use of sustainably sourced timber globally.

We provide materials certified by both FSC and PEFC, conducting regular internal audits to enhance our procurement practices and uphold our dedication to safeguarding the world's natural resources in the long term.

How can we assist you? Click the LINK to go to our form or use our Contact Details, and our expert team will tailor a package specifically for your project.

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Articles/Press Releases

19/09/2024 - We are now stocking Accoya® wood !
We recognize Accoya® wood as a key timber in the UK joinery industry, and we’re excited to be keeping a large stock profile available for quick delivery to our customers.
14/08/2024 - Mill investment update
Did you know we offer both standard and bespoke machined profile sections produced at our very own machining facility?
26/07/2024 - The annual August shutdown for our partner sawmills in Europe is fast approaching. But don't worry, we're prepared! ☀
We have over 300m³ of Air-Dried European Oak Beams in stock, plus large volumes of Fresh Sawn Oak Beams arriving weekly for stock and for bespoke orders.
08/02/2018 - Good Timber Stock Acquired by Whitmore’s Timber
Whitmore’s Timber are pleased to have acquired all the remaining stock from our close friends Good Timber following the recent closure of their Nether Heyford shop.
25/07/2017 - Timber to Get Your Garden Ready for Summer
Spring is on its way, the days are getting longer and the bulbs are starting to show.
19/11/2009 - Notes from a temperate hardwood specialist supplier
European Oak Hardwood Timber makes its place in the hardwood flooring market.
10/11/2009 - McFarlane appointment to floor the competition
Ian McFarlane, new flooring Sales Manager at British Wood Floors, is not put off by cheap foreign imports.

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Whitmore's Timber Co Ltd

My son is at college and has to have good quality hardwood to make furniture. This place was the best by far for both price and quality of kiln-dried Ash planed and cut to size. Everything was done over the phone and prepared in advance so all we had to do was turn up and collect which was very smooth. Great service I can only assume a good price as I can't find better and the quality looks amazing.

By Paul Pengelly - 21 July 2017

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