Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Building Supplies in Saltash
Established in 1957, WH Bond & Sons has evolved from a family farming business into a diversified enterprise spanning timber, civil engineering, and sustainable agriculture. Our expertise in timber processing, flood defence systems, and renewable energy solutions is built on over six decades of operational history. We hold ISO14001 accreditation and BALI membership, demonstrating our commitment to environmental standards and landscaping excellence.Our team combines generational knowledge with modern innovation, delivering projects across the South West while maintaining family values of transparency and community engagement. With investments in digital infrastructure and local sports sponsorships, we prioritise customer service and sustainable practices, including recycled material usage and carbon footprint reduction.
Services
Timber Supply
Flood Defence Systems
Civil Engineering
Equipment Sales
Sustainable Farming
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in Cornish construction and agriculture
- Our ISO14001 accreditation demonstrates environmental management excellence
- We deliver BALI award-winning landscaping and flood defence projects
- Our integrated timber, engineering and farming operations enable holistic solutions
- We maintain 24-hour emergency response capabilities for critical infrastructure
Associations and certifications
- ISO14001
- BALI
What people say
BALI award-winning projects
ISO14001 accredited
Sustainable practices
Emergency response capability
Family-owned expertise
Services
Timber Supply
Bond Timber provides treated wood products for construction and landscaping. Our sawmill operations include pressure-treated fencing, structural timber, and decking materials. We maintain quality excellence through WPA-certified preservation processes and supply projects ranging from residential developments to major infrastructure schemes.
Flood Defence Systems
Our civil engineering division specialises in flood alleviation schemes. We construct reinforced concrete walls, earth embankments, and sustainable drainage systems. Recent projects include tidal defence works at Exmouth and Bude, incorporating ecological considerations and long-term habitat restoration.
Civil Engineering
WH Bond delivers groundworks and infrastructure projects across the South West. Our capabilities include highways construction, drainage systems, and site preparation works. We utilise modern machinery fleets and maintain ISO14001 standards for environmental compliance in all construction phases.
Equipment Sales
We offer new and used construction equipment sales including excavators, dump trucks, and agricultural machinery. Our inventory features over 400 machines and classic tractor collections, supported by dedicated sales teams at our Saltash headquarters.
Sustainable Farming
Our 2,000-acre farm implements reduced-tillage practices and renewable energy generation. We produce animal feed crops while maintaining wind turbines and solar arrays that power local communities through sustainable agricultural methods.
People
William Hermon Bond
Founder
Established WH Bond & Sons in 1957 after expanding from a 140-acre farm. His vision for diversification led to the creation of multiple business divisions including timber, engineering, and renewable energy operations.
Jon Bond
Director
Third-generation leader who took over daily operations in 1997. Oversaw expansion of the plant hire fleet to 400 machines and rebranding of Bake Sawmill as Bond Timber in 2003.
Will Doidge
Farm Manager
Manages the 2,000-acre farm implementing sustainable practices including reduced tillage and green waste composting. Oversees renewable energy generation through wind turbines and solar panels.
Mark Vinecombe
Contracting Manager
Leads bespoke contracting teams delivering flood defence and civil engineering projects. Managed complex schemes including the Lower Otter Restoration Project and Bude Flood Alleviation Scheme.
Nicole Harding
Equipment Sales
Handles engineering and equipment sales operations at Bake Farm. Manages inventory of over 400 machines including excavators, dumpers, and classic tractors available for sale.
Questions
What timber products do you supply?
We provide pressure-treated fencing, structural timber, decking materials, and bespoke wood solutions for construction and landscaping projects.
Do you offer flood defence solutions?
Yes, we design and construct flood walls, earth embankments, and sustainable drainage systems for both urban and rural environments.
How long have you been in business?
We've been operating since 1957, starting as a family farm before expanding into timber, engineering, and renewable energy sectors.
Where are you based?
Our headquarters are located at Bake Sawmill, Trerulefoot, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 5BW with operations across the South West.
Are you environmentally certified?
Yes, we hold ISO14001 accreditation and BALI membership, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable construction and landscaping practices.
Do you sell construction equipment?
We offer new and used excavators, dump trucks, and agricultural machinery, including a collection of over 140 classic tractors.
