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Ashwells

Timber Repurposing and Reuse

When you need expert reclaimed timber selection advice, Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified reclaimed timber supplies and specialist wood machining facilities, look no further than Ashwells. Here’s why …

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    FSC® Certified
    Our reclaimed timber meets the FSC®’s chain of custody requirements at every step in the supply chain, from salvage to reuse
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    Character pieces
    As well as reclaiming quality hardwood and temperate structural timbers, we also reclaim characterful pieces with historical metalwork, holes and gribble patination
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    Wide selection
    Our timber yard is an ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ with a wide selection of species such as Greenheart, Ekki, Jarrah, Opepe, Balua, and Douglas Fir reclaimed from piling, decking and more.
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    Machining expertise
    Our craftspeople provide a range of machining to ensure that the sections are finished to your exact specification, including sawing, milling and the plugging of holes
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    Highest quality timber
    We maintain longstanding relationships with the UK’s ports, docks, piers and harbours and have 30+ years experience of reclamation and reuse
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    Depth of knowledge
    We take great pleasure in helping clients find the best possible timber and are always happy to advise on durability, suitability and budget considerations

The Natural Choice

The reclaimed timber you want, how you want it – at Ashwells we have the skills, knowledge and expertise to make your ideas a reality.

We’ve been supporting the UK’s leading landscape architects for over two decades, supplying FSC® reclaimed timber to feature in Royal Horticultural Society show-stopping gardens and award-winning urban landscapes since 1990.

We were honoured to be invited to collaborate on the creation of the London Blossom Garden at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, designed by Davis White / Edible Bus Stop. In this short video multi award winning designers Adam White and Andrée Davies share their experience of working with Ashwells and why they selected our FSC® reclaimed timber for sustainable walkways and benches throughout the design.

Species

Species of timber

Inspired to include reclaimed timber?  Here’s a selection of some of the FSC® certified timber we have in stock. Greenheart, Ekki, Jarrah, Balau, Oak, Douglas Fir, Pitch Pine, at Ashwells we have reclaimed timber to meet any requirement.

Ekki & Greenheart (2)
Our Projects

Case Studies

Sustainability requirements in renovation, restoration and landscape construction projects continue to rise, thankfully we make it easy for you to source materials that meet your supply chain obligations.
How can we help?

Our expert team are always on hand to offer advice on material selection, machining, and finishing, you only have to ask.

How to include reclaimed tropical and temperate hardwoods in sustainable design

A bite sized guide to help landscape architects and garden designers during the material selection process.

Feedback

A few words from
our happy clients

Tom Massey
Tom Massey Studio

Ashwells is a treasure trove of reclaimed timber, and well worth a visit to the yard for inspiration! They supplied us reclaimed timber for show gardens at RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court and were very helpful, accommodating and knowledgeable, able to advise and input on the most suitable timber to achieve the aesthetic and performance we needed.

Dawn Conn
Dawn Conn Sculptor

Throughout my time working with Ashwells timber, I have witnessed the tremendous effort and recognition that they have put into promoting the use of reclaimed timber. Their dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed, and they have gone from strength to strength. I have no doubt that they will continue to thrive, and I look forward to seeing all the incredible things they will achieve in the future.

Joe Perkins
Joe Perkins Design

The reclaimed timber they endeavour to find and supply is not only beautiful but also has a rich history and unique character that adds a touch of authenticity to each and every project. They sourced and supplied reclaimed timber for our 2019 and 2022 gold medal winning Chelsea Flower Show Gardens. Their commitment to sustainability and quality is truly outstanding.

Giles Heap
CED Stone Group

I've had the pleasure of knowing the Tutt family and Ashwells' for nearly three decades. Their dedication to the sustainable re-use of wood in all forms is second to none, so there really is no one else in the UK that I would talk to about reclaimed wood.

Kate Willard OBE
Thames Estuary Envoy

Ashwells are a shining example of a creative, kind, amazing and productive business. We are so proud that they are a Thames Estuary Growth Board Visionary and we look forward to continued mutual support and collaboration over the years to come.

Bam Nuttall and
Mott MacDonald

Ashwells understood and matched all of the requirements set out in the design and in the Environment Agency procurement guidelines. And, was able to profile and drill the fenders within a short time frame, that could not be matched by other sawmills.