Q. Do you have a shop I can visit?
A. We don't have a retail shop. If you are in the area you are welcome
to visit and meet us in Skelton, Cumbria where samples of timber, door
knobs and doors, can be seen but please phone first to make sure we
are in.
Q. What floor timbers do you keep in stock?
A. Pine, pitch pine and oak are always available. Other timbers come
and go as they are revealed in the buildings we demolish.
Q. Where is this stock?
A. Timber is stored at the demolition sites, in Yorkshire and the Midlands.
It is delivered to you from its site of origin. We try to coordinate
deliveries to keep down the cost to each customer.
Q. Is 100-year old timber less attractive than modern?
A. No, not at all. Some is of a unique colour and texture that you can't
get from modern trees. Reclaimed timber flooring looks superb in older
buildings and complements antique furniture but it can be surprisingly
effective in ultramodern designs as well. We will talk with you about
what the wood is going to be used for and your personal preferences
and ideas.
Q. Can you send me a catalogue?
A. We don't have a catalogue because the salvaged material, and especially
the wood, never stays around long enough to be catalogued! We can also
search and find particular requirements from our contacts in the salvage
business.
Q So how do I know what goodies are appearing from the
buildings you demolish?
A Phone John for weekly information and to ask us to look out for what
you want.
Q. What about delivery of timber? And how much does it
cost?
A. By trailer or truck, depending on the amount. Or as part container
loads abroad. Price is at cost, and we can usually organise several
deliveries together to a region, which is more efficient and cost-saving.
Q. How do I pay for the goods?
A. By cheque or cash on delivery in the UK, or by bank transfer. We
do not at the present time take credit cards.