We mill high-quality sawn timber from trees felled across Greater Manchester. Every plank, sleeper, and trunk section we sell was a standing tree within a few miles of our Gorton yard. You can visit, walk through the stock, and hand-select individual boards.
We supply joiners, cabinet makers, furniture builders, community arts projects, and individuals. If you need one plank or a hundred, we can help.
Call 0161 231 3333, email info@treestation.co.uk, or visit the yard.
What We Stock
Hardwood Planks
Sawn planks in thicknesses from 25mm to 100mm, in a range of native and urban species. We also offer PAR (Planed All Round) boards for projects that need a smooth finish straight away.
Sleepers
200mm x 100mm, available up to 5 metres long. Cut from heartwood — Douglas Fir, Larch, and Oak. No chemical preservatives. Suitable for raised beds, retaining walls, garden structures, and landscaping.
Outdoor Timber
Larch planks for decking and cladding. Whole and part trunks for play structures, garden features, and sculptural work.
Whole Trunks
We stock whole tree trunks for customers who need large-section timber for structural work, outdoor play equipment, or artistic projects. If you need something specific, tell us and we will see what we have or can source from upcoming tree work.
Species
Manchester's streets, parks, and gardens produce a remarkable variety of timber. Our stock changes with the seasons and the tree work being carried out, but we regularly hold:
- Oak — the reliable standard for furniture, joinery, and outdoor use
- Brown Oak — fungal staining gives a rich, dark character prized by furniture makers
- English Elm — a species increasingly rare in large sections; distinctive interlocked grain
- Ash — strong, flexible, excellent for tool handles and steam bending
- Beech — hard-wearing with a fine, even texture; good for worktops and turning
- Cherry — warm-toned, finishes beautifully; sought after for cabinet work
- Pear — dense and fine-grained; traditionally used for carving and instrument making
- Yew — rich colour, dramatic grain; small sections ideal for decorative work
- Lime — soft, even texture; the carver's wood of choice
- Cedar — naturally durable and aromatic; good for outdoor furniture and cladding
- Tulipwood — easy to work, takes finishes well; useful for painted joinery
- Curly Sycamore — rippled figure makes striking tabletops and feature pieces
- Douglas Fir — strong softwood for sleepers and structural use
- Larch — naturally durable softwood for decking, cladding, and outdoor construction
Stock changes regularly. If you need a particular species or size, call ahead and we will check what is in the yard.
How We Produce Timber
Every piece of timber we sell follows the same process:
- Arrival — trunks come in from tree surgery operations across Greater Manchester
- Assessment — we assess each trunk for timber potential, species, and defects
- Metal detection — urban trees often contain nails, screws, and fencing wire. We scan every trunk before milling to protect the saw and the timber
- Milling — sawn on our Woodmizer bandsaw mill into planks, beams, or sleepers
- Air drying — stacked and stickered in the yard to begin the drying process
- Kiln drying — dried to a stable moisture content at Pendlebury
- Inspection — checked for quality before moving to covered storage
- Selection — customers visit and choose individual boards from our stock
This process takes time — months from felling to finished, dry plank — but it produces timber that is stable, properly dried, and ready to use.
Who Uses Our Timber
Our timber has been used in over 60 projects that we know of, including furniture, mantlepieces, benches, shelving, garden structures, play equipment, sculptures, bug houses, and community art installations.
Our customers include:
- Professional joiners and cabinet makers
- Furniture designers and craftspeople
- Community arts charities and social enterprises
- Schools and playgrounds
- Individuals making one-off projects at home
The variety of timber TreeStation have and the local traceability is excellent.
— Nathan Millar, Bark and Burr
Timber quality not matched by large-scale producers.
— Lance Crookes, Chorlton Woodcraft
Fantastic selection of hard and softwoods.
— Andrew Hamilton
Brilliant service and delivery team. Really happy with the shed.
— Tom, Chorlton
Why Choose Local Timber
Timber from TreeStation is different from what you will find at a merchants or online. Here is why that matters:
- Carbon stored, not released — timber locks up carbon for the life of whatever you build with it. Our timber has lower embodied energy than imported alternatives because it travels a few miles, not thousands
- Clean manufacturing — a bandsaw mill produces planks, sawdust, and nothing else. No chemical treatments, no industrial byproducts
- Renewable by nature — trees regrow. Our timber comes from managed tree surgery, not deforestation
- Local economy — your money stays in Greater Manchester, supporting a social enterprise that provides training and employment
- Character — urban trees produce timber with history. Unusual species, unexpected grain patterns, and the knowledge that your table or shelf was once a tree on a Manchester street
By buying TreeStation products, you are supporting a local and genuinely ethical project.
How to Buy
Visit the Yard
The best way to buy timber is to come and see it. Visit our yard at Vaughan St, West Gorton, Manchester M12 5FQ (use M12 5BT for satnav). Walk through the stock, pick up boards, and choose exactly what you want.
Order Remotely
If you cannot visit, tell us what species, thickness, and quantity you need and we will select boards for you. We can send photographs of available stock before you commit.
Delivery
We deliver timber across Greater Manchester. Contact us for a delivery quote based on your order size and location.
Get in Touch
Call 0161 231 3333 or email info@treestation.co.uk with your requirements. Tell us what you are making and we will help you find the right wood.