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James Hardie HardiePlank is a versatile and durable fibre cement cladding. HardiePlank offers the appearance and natural beauty of timber whilst providing a virtually maintenance free product. Garden looking tired? Need new decking? Your garden is an ideal place to sit and relax with garden furniture from our Rowlinsons or Hutton garden ranges.

Western Red Cedar timber cladding has become increasingly popular for adding extra character to existing buildings and cladding timber framed structures. Whether you have a self build, loft conversion or house extension there is a Western Red Cedar cladding option for you. More time is being spent in the garden for entertaining and demand has increased for garden products.

We have probably the largest stocks and most extensive range of timber, furniture and garden structures in Devon. By the way, if the grass is showing signs of wear and tear we also stock Namgrass. All of their artificial grass is manufactured in Europe and delivered to most parts of England and Wales.
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Southern Timber has grown quickly from its agricultural origins to become one of the South West's largest independent Timber Merchants. Based next to Ipplepen Business Park, near Newton Abbot, the business is ideally situated to supply timber and associated building products in Devon & Cornwall. Our range of products has expanded along with the business.
We provide estimates every day of the week. Many can be done over the phone but others require more calculations, or we need to check availabilty and prices of your requirements with several mills or importers. The more information you can provide on what you want and dimensions makes it easier for us to provide you with a price and some ideas.
Not every project is the same. A gateway, a porch or a doorway might need a few pieces of oak, Douglas fir or larch cutting to size. In some instances an architect may design a garden office that relies on sections of green oak from the framing. New builds and extensions increasingly seem to specify unusual profiles or timbers that just can't be bought off the shelf.
Whenever we have a vacancy it will be listed here along with a downloadable Application Form. We currently have vacancies for the following roles: Sales Administrator; Sales Executive; Store Room Operative and a Warehouse Operative. Southern Timber provides a competitive salary package to ensure we get the 'right type' of individuals to help us build on our success.
At Southern Timber we stock a wide range of quality timber products. While the emphasis is on timber for the constructional and agricultural market, we stock a wide range of timber related products for many applications. In 2016 we received certification from the FSC (FSC-C130319) chain of custody scheme recognising the responsible sourcing and purchasing of timber.
Reviews (18)
Anne Wedd
Anne Wedd
Jan 22, 2022
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I placed a order for 2 planks of pine, to replace very old floor boards,
The boards arrived on the day requested and all is good with the boards.
Only reason I've only given 4 stars is, I was waiting inside for delivery, and the doorbell never rang, so the boards were left outside,. It would have been good to know the were there so I could get on with the job. I would order again,.
Simon Mathews
Simon Mathews
Dec 18, 2021
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Having bought from Southern Timber on at least three occasions, I am writing to affirm that the quality of the customer service on each occasion has been first rate. I recommend Southern Timber without reservation.
Stuart Winsor
Stuart Winsor
Nov 17, 2021
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On the other side of Abbots Newton can't be helped..
Apart from that friendly staff (builder or bricky) banter..👍
Harvey Rorke
Harvey Rorke
Sep 25, 2021
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Very large level of stock in the yard.
Quick and easy to pick up goods.
They do offer a delivery service.
Andy Muir
Andy Muir
Apr 26, 2021
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Terrible, requested a quote, after a week of emails asking for a delivery date finally told "can't deliver until next week" so two journeys to collect, told our order has been picked and is ready for us then as we arrive, it hasn't been picked, overcharged £200 from quoted price.
Good timber shocking service.
Alec Bond
Alec Bond
Apr 24, 2021
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We had our delivery today and the driver was so helpful. He helped to carry the fence panels to where we wanted them. Would definitely recommend Southern Timber
Craig McIvor
Craig McIvor
Feb 16, 2021
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Queried how to go about the purchase of certain items and was advised and shown exactly how to go about it - massive thank you to .... Gabe? (Apologies if wrong, it was on the back of his hi-viz!) he helped gather this together and set it all up for us
Marcin Kotlarski
Marcin Kotlarski
Jan 15, 2021
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Not really bad. But not good neither. Ordered on Wednesday afternoon, small order. On Thursday while chatting asked if any chance for Friday delivery, I was told fully loaded, that's absolutely fair, I wasn't in rush anyway, it was just question in between other things, I was told it is due for Monday, in case of changes I'll be informed, so perfect for me. Well... wasted all Monday. I was respecting their time. Looks like they have no respect for my time. I'm not in rush, but my time is valuable too, I could spend my time differently than sitting at the address. When nothing delivered till around
Chrissie Lindup
Chrissie Lindup
Nov 26, 2020
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The staff are friendly and very helpful, we always see Dan who’s just become a daddy, so happy for him . It’s the sort of place that once you go there you wouldn’t go anywhere else. Nothing is to much trouble for any of the staff, we found Southern Timber when we first moved to Devon 2 years ago.
Chucks Tmr
Chucks Tmr
Sep 05, 2020
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Not sure why this company bothers having such a comprehensive website when they'll only deliver locally. Surely local people could pop in? I live in the center of the country, so was surprised to find delivery wasn't an option. I spent hours on their, very well formatted, website planning out a large project - even tweaking the design to suit timber i could see they supplied. Then called them and they said they have no interest in delivering outside the local area. Maybe they could put a warning on their website to stop people completely wasting their time??
Melanie Richards
Melanie Richards
Jan 06, 2020
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I needed a new garden gate but was having problems getting the correct size. No problem at Southern Timber, just gave them the measurements and they made one for me. Even got all the hinges and locks there. AND at a very reasonable price. Thanks Southern Timber for all your help.
Anna Barton
Anna Barton
Dec 30, 2019
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My husband now retired, had a small building business and used Southern Timber for years. He recommended that customers and other builders also used them for their own timber and wood purchases. They are an excellent company and I will happily recommend them on his behalf.
L. Hoath
L. Hoath
Oct 22, 2019
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The customer service given by this company is the worst we have ever experienced and isn't even worthy of 1 star. Having visited the timber yard and deciding on our purchase, we then spoke to someone at the customer service desk and told they would come back to us with a quote 2 days later. Having chased them twice, 2 weeks later, still we have heard nothing. If this is the sort of service they provide, I'm not sure they will stay in business. We have now purchased our fencing products from another recommended timber supplier in the same area and in hindsight this couldn't have worked out better
Diane Brown
Diane Brown
Apr 08, 2019
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Ordered a made-to-measure gate and some trellis panels recently - extremely easy process, very helpful and friendly staff and excellent delivery. I would thoroughly recommend Southern Timber.
Andrea Durham Crowson
Andrea Durham Crowson
Aug 25, 2018
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Terrible customer service, wrong panels sent and told would be replaced, still haven’t! Left with 2 wrong size panels for a job and unable to finish it.
Arabella Lloyd
Arabella Lloyd
Apr 05, 2017
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Always been brilliant, sadly they've let themselves down since they damaged our land when doing a delivery, having promised to repair, we're still waiting one month on. Such a shame.
Tim Lawrance
Tim Lawrance
Jan 14, 2017
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The Friendly, knowledgeable & helpful staff makes it easy to do business with them. Wide range of stock that seems to be on average, good quality and competitive on price. Very handy location too. (Not getting stuck in traffic in town)
Jason Corlett
Jason Corlett
Oct 08, 2015
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We are currently building a large shed and we are using southern timber because they have all the wood we need at a great price and a very helpful service. We still need plenty of wood for our project so will be back soon for more.