Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Timber Supplier in Birmingham
Established in 1927, James E Smith Timber has grown from a small merchant to a leading timber supplier with a nationwide reach. Our expertise lies in importing high-quality softwoods and frame grade birch from Scandinavia, Germany, and the Baltic States, alongside sheet materials from Europe, South America, and the Far East. We maintain extensive stocks of home-grown softwood, both untreated and TANALITH E treated, ensuring compliance with FSC (FSC-C123865) and PEFC (PEFC 16-37-448) standards. Our services include sawmilling, planing, moulding, cross-cutting, and preservative treatments, supported by a dedicated fleet for prompt delivery. With operations in Birmingham, Hull, and New Holland, we combine traditional values with modern capabilities to serve diverse sectors such as construction, landscaping, and furniture manufacturing.Our commitment to environmental responsibility is reflected in our sourcing practices and certifications, ensuring sustainable forestry management. The companys longevity and reputation are built on delivering reliable service, technical expertise, and tailored solutions to meet client needs. Our teams deep industry knowledge and investment in infrastructure, including five-acre machining facilities, reinforce our position as a trusted partner in the timber trade.
Services
Sawmilling
Planing
Moulding
Cross Cutting
Preservative Treatment
Delivery Services
Details
- Year established: 1927
Highlights and features
- We have over 95 years of experience in the timber industry.
- Our timber meets FSC and PEFC environmental certification standards.
- We offer nationwide delivery with a dedicated vehicle fleet.
- Our in-house machining services include sawmilling and preservative treatments.
- We provide next-day delivery for full loads from our New Holland terminal.
Associations and certifications
- FSC
- PEFC
Services
Sawmilling
Our sawmilling service processes raw timber into precise dimensions for construction and manufacturing. We handle large volumes efficiently, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to industry standards. This service supports sectors requiring structural timber, fencing, and joinery materials.
Preservative Treatment
We apply TANALITH E, TANATONE, and VACSOL preservatives to enhance timber durability. This extends the lifespan of wood used in outdoor and structural applications, protecting against rot, insects, and weathering while maintaining environmental compliance.
Planing
Our planing service ensures smooth, uniform timber surfaces for aesthetic and functional applications. This precision finishing process meets exact specifications, ideal for joinery, furniture, and interior construction projects requiring high-quality finishes.
Moulding
Custom moulding creates decorative and functional timber profiles for architectural and furniture applications. We use advanced machinery to produce consistent, intricate designs that meet specific client requirements.
Delivery Services
With our dedicated fleet, we offer prompt delivery of timber and sheet materials nationwide. Our logistics team ensures timely, reliable transportation, including next-day options for full loads from our New Holland terminal.
Questions
What types of timber do you supply?
We supply softwoods, frame grade birch, and sheet materials sourced from Scandinavia, Germany, the Baltic States, and globally. All timber meets FSC or PEFC standards.
Are your products environmentally certified?
Yes, our timber is FSC (FSC-C123865) and PEFC (PEFC 16-37-448) certified, ensuring sustainable forestry practices.
Do you offer machining services?
We provide sawmilling, planing, moulding, cross-cutting, and preservative treatments at our Birmingham site.
What delivery options are available?
We offer nationwide delivery with a dedicated fleet, including next-day service for full loads from New Holland.
Can I apply for credit?
Yes, complete our credit application form available online or via email for processing within 24 hours.
