Business Details
Specialist Timber Importers in Kent
Established over six decades ago, EE Olley & Sons has become a trusted name in the timber industry, specialising in sourcing and supplying high-quality timber products to meet challenging specifications. Our team of highly experienced professionals excels in sourcing long and large softwoods and constructional hardwoods, all responsibly harvested from sustainable forests. With our own sawmill in Dartford, Kent, we utilise heavy industrial machinery to handle complex timber processes, ensuring precision and efficiency. We pride ourselves on our prompt collection service and flexible delivery options, including Scania hiab offload vehicles compliant with FORS standards and a robust van for small access sites. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our FSC and PEFC certifications, guaranteeing traceability from forest to customer.We provide bespoke quotations swiftly, whether from stock or forward arrivals, and have maintained strong industry relationships for over 60 years. Our dedication to quality extends to services like preservative and fire treatments, visual grading, and laminating, ensuring tailored solutions for diverse construction needs. With a focus on customer satisfaction, we combine technical expertise with practical support to address even the most demanding timber requirements. Our operations adhere to rigorous safety and environmental standards, including UKTR compliance, ensuring legal and sustainable sourcing. We welcome direct inquiries via phone or email, offering personalised assistance to help clients select the optimal timber solutions for their projects.
Services
Softwood Carcassing
Treated Timber
European Hardwoods
Railway Sleepers
Visual Grading
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in specialist timber supply.
- Our own sawmill handles complex machining and treatments.
- We offer FORS-compliant delivery across London and the South East.
- All timber is FSC/PEFC-certified and fully traceable.
- We provide visual grading up to C24 and C30 on special order.
Associations and certifications
- FSC
- PEFC
- UKTR
- FORS
Services
Timber Importing
We source and supply specialist softwoods and hardwoods globally, focusing on sustainable forestry and full traceability. Our products cater to construction, landscaping, and industrial sectors. Every timber batch meets FSC, PEFC, or UKTR compliance for legal and environmental assurance.
Sawmill Services
Our Dartford facility handles bespoke timber machining, including laminating, priming, and profile cutting. We process large/long sections using heavy industrial equipment for custom construction components and specialist profiles.
Preservative Treatment
We offer pressure treatments and fire retardants through certified plants, enhancing durability for outdoor and structural applications. Treatments follow end-use requirements, with technical data sheets available for compliance verification.
Visual Grading
Our certified graders re-assess timber strength post-machining up to C24 standards, maintaining structural integrity. C30 grading is available on special order for high-load applications like beams and supports.
Delivery Services
We deliver Monday-Friday using 26-tonne Scania HGVs with hiab offload and 7-tonne Iveco vans. FORS-registered vehicles ensure safe site deliveries, with options for cross-rail and out-of-hours arrangements.
Questions
What types of timber does EE Olley & Sons supply?
We specialise in softwoods like spruce, douglas fir, and larch, plus constructional hardwoods, railway sleepers, and engineered timber products.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we deliver across London and the South East using FORS-compliant vehicles, with options for nationwide and international shipments.
Are your timber products sustainably sourced?
All our timber is FSC or PEFC-certified, ensuring responsible sourcing from sustainable forests with full traceability.
Can you handle bespoke timber requirements?
Our Dartford sawmill provides custom machining, preservative treatments, fire retardants, and visual grading up to C24.
What safety standards do your deliveries meet?
Our drivers hold CPC and hiab licences, follow strict safety protocols, and vehicles are FORS-registered for site deliveries.