140 Years as a Sawmill

Trusted Timber Merchants in the South of England 

East Brothers began as a working sawmill over 140 years ago, processing timber for local use at a time when materials were sourced, cut, and supplied much closer to site than they often are today. The business has remained family-run throughout that time, with generations of the East family involved in developing and maintaining its reputation.

While the scale and methods have evolved, the core of the business hasn’t really changed—understanding timber, handling it properly, and supplying it to people who need it to do a job. “The right timber for the right job” has been our approach from the start.

Today, we continue to supply the trade across Hampshire and the South of England, combining that long-standing knowledge with the demands of modern construction and joinery.

Experience That Still Matters

In our line of work, reliability matters. Delays on site cost money, and poor-quality timber reflects on the finished job. That’s why experience still counts, and why so many trade customers continue to rely on us.

As a long-established sawmill, our knowledge goes beyond simply stocking timber. We understand how it’s cut, how it behaves, and how it performs once it’s on site. That allows us to supply materials that are properly selected, consistently graded, and fit for purpose.

Our capabilities also set us apart. We’re able to handle logs up to 13 metres in length and plane timbers up to 10 metres—giving us the capacity to support larger and more demanding projects that many timber merchants simply can’t accommodate.

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Supporting the Trade Across the UK and Beyond

Over the years, we’ve worked with builders, joiners, contractors and developers across Wiltshire and the South of England, while also regularly supplying projects across the wider UK and handling international orders.

We also support specialist sectors including civil engineering and marine applications, where timber performance and specification are critical.

The requirements are straightforward: materials need to be right, ready when they’re needed, and consistent from one order to the next.

That’s what we focus on: dependable supply, consistent quality, and timber that performs as expected.

Practical Timber Knowledge

One of the main advantages of working with an experienced timber merchant is avoiding problems before they happen. Timber isn’t a one-size-fits-all product, and choosing the wrong material can lead to issues further down the line.

With over a century of hands-on experience, we’re able to give practical advice on what works best—whether that’s for structural use, external applications, or specialist environments.

We stock a wide range of timber species, including durable tropical hardwoods such as Opepe, Ekki and Iroko, alongside a strong selection of homegrown UK timbers—each suited to different applications and performance requirements.

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Each type of timber behaves differently and getting that choice right at the start makes a noticeable difference to the end result.

More Than Just Supply

Our sawmill background means we’re able to offer more than just supply. We can cut and machine timber to specification, helping reduce waste and saving time on site.

For trade customers, that often means quicker installs, fewer delays, and materials arriving ready to use.

Built on Long-Term Relationships

A lot of our work today comes from long-standing relationships with trade customers across Wiltshire, the South of England, and beyond. People come back because they know what they’re getting—quality materials, straightforward service, and a supplier that understands how the job works.

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That continuity—both in the family and in the way the business operates—is a big part of what’s kept things moving for 140 years.

Speak to Our Team

While our roots remain firmly in Hampshire and the South of England, our timber now travels across the UK and onto international projects.

Whether you need a regular local supply or specialist beams for a large-scale or complex engineering job, our team is here to help.

Get in touch with our sales team to discuss your requirements—we’ll provide straightforward advice, a competitive quote, and make sure you get the right timber for the right job.

Reach out to our expert sales team on 01794 330198. Or you can Email your enquiry over to Mail@eastbros.co.uk We’re here to help!