Reviews of Vastern Timber. (Construction Company) in Swindon (Wiltshire).
Vastern Timber
Vastern Timber, The Sawmills, Vastern Wharf, Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 7PD, United Kingdom
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Information of Vastern Timber, Construction company in Swindon (Wiltshire)
On this page you’ll find the address, open hours, more popular times, the contact, photos and real reviews of this business.
This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.
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Open hours of Vastern Timber
Sunday
Closed
Monday
8 am–4:45 pm
Tuesday
8 am–4:45 pm
Wednesday
8 am–4:45 pm
Thursday
8 am–4:45 pm
Friday
8 am–3:45 pm
Saturday
Closed
Reviews of Vastern Timber
K. a. J. W.
Brilliant, helpful 'proper' timber merchants. Thanks to help and stock knowledge of Wolf I successfully chose great timber for my latest project - so will obviously return and wish I'd found them earlier.
A. J.
Ordered larch cladding for the exterior of our house, to add a bit of character to a few areas. Vastern very very helpful in the process and my many questions of what will work well. Definately recommend.
K. L.
We have just installed Brimstone poplar cladding on our new extension and are absolutely delighted with it. It's a beautiful finish, full of character and interest. We're already enjoying watching it change gradually as it seasons. We are so pleased we chose Vastern - a local, independent supplier with a strong emphasis on sustainability and locally grown timber and responsibly managed woodland. Right from our first visit, and the brilliant display boards in the car park showing cladding as it matures in all different aspects (ie North facing, South facing etc) and the beautiful showroom, we knew we had found something special. The team have been hugely helpful in outlining options, explaining technical aspects and advising on choices and the customer service has been excellent.
M. S.
The best timber supplier I've used. Excellent pricing, great value for money and top quality timber with massive stocks. Staff were knowledgeable, efficient and couldn't do enough for you, even had a biscuit for my dog.
D. L.
By far best timber supplier I've had the pleasure of purchasing from. From initial email enquiry to selection and pick up was a doddle. Transparent pricing, great value for such quality timber. Wolf is a total dude, knowledgeable, efficient and friendly.
J. C.
These guys are the best company to deal with and excellent products. Stefan is incredibly helpful and knowledgable/ accommodating and I would recommend them profusely. Building a Hempcrete eco lodge in the Forest of Dean using green oak and cladding from Vastern. We always use them for their quality and service.
M. H.
Had a really lovey experience up at Vastern a few months back.
I’ve been a cabinet maker for 15 years based in Chichester, have almost always just sourced timber very locally, unfortunately one of the main sawmills locally to me is no longer really taking the time to support smaller businesses. As a maker is imperative to at I get to hand select boards to find the best timber for my clients.
I drove about 2 hours to get up to Vastern and was not disappointed. Wolf who is in charge of the yard and showing customers around was brilliant, very patient with a rather picky customer :) picked through plenty of boards to find just the right ones, thanks again wolf. I will 100% be using them again soon for more projects.
I also have never been to such an honest wood yard, there was a small miscalculation on the bill, I had no idea as was very happy with the end price compared with south coast prices, Wolf literally came running out to inform me and sort out the refund. Well worth the drive. Customer thrilled with the kitchen and end result which is the main thing in the end.
Matt Hibbert
Mathibbertdesigns.co.uk
N. T.
From our first visit to the showroom we were very impressed with the range on offer, the knowledge, expertise and helpful advice provided by Stefan. The quality of the product we ordered was excellent and communication and delivery very efficient. I would highly recommend Vaster Timber.
S. W.
Visited Vastern Timber for a fireplace beam and an oak slab last Tuesday, one of the guys totally helped us out (think his name was Wolf!), he listened to what we wanted, nothing was too much trouble (even stealing his tape measure off him several times!) and helped us find exactly what we were looking for, and good aftercare advice given in terms of oiling/varnishing, will def be back as we want some shelves next!
D. B.
It's always great to deal with Vastern Timber. The quality of the oak is always of a very high standard as is the service. When ever I call, the phone is answered swiftly and they are always curtious and helpfull. Keep up the good work guys.
W. M.
Great experience dealing with Vastern Timber. Great quality British products (we ordered the Brimstone cladding) and very responsive answering all my questions etc. Very helpful delivery driver also!
G. M.
Absolutely brilliant service, advice and products.
These guys were fantastic. They are based 200 miles away from where I live and all communicating from start to finish was excellent. From sending out samples to assisting my delivery driver with loading his van.
I ordered the 65mm factory grade t&g oak flooring.
This was for a room that I have knocked through that had an existing floor that had been down 20years. I had been advised at other places that I would not get anything to match. But with the help of the guys at Vastern and the guy who fitted my floor originally everything went perfect.
In these times of not being able to drive around and visit showrooms to view an item. It is great to find a company that really does look after there customers.
Thanks again.
S. S.
I had been meaning to visit Vastern's for years and the opportunity came up with a commission for which I wanted to use some first quality home grown oak and some ash. First impressions were good with a lovely tidy yard and plenty of beautifully stacked timber air-drying. Selecting out the oak, Wolf couldn't have been more helpful, responding to my requests to search for particular grain. Nothing was too much trouble for him, even when I spotted a promising board at the bottom of a pack of GIB ash, and he even put some air in my tyres for the journey back to Cornwall! All round exemplary service. Thank you.
W. T.
i, I came to your yard yesterday to purchase some waney edge ash on appointment. I wanted to let you all know what a helpful, friendly experience it was, especially Wolf for his patience and commitment to customer satisfaction. I usually go to English woodlands timber, but I'll be using Vastern from now on! Thanks again,
kind regards Will Tyers (Wills Workshop Van conversions)
J. A.
Had a great visit going to vasterns timber yesterday, the best one yet. Wolf was extremely helpful selecting the timber and giving advice aswell as helping me load it all in the van. I will keep coming back here forever to get timber, and advising others to do so aswell. Looking forward to my next trip to collect some more.
C. S.
I went to Vastern to get a burr oak waney edge board. Their customer service was excellent, I was given a lot of help and advice to pick out the very board that met my needs to make my river table. I went back to get some planed oak for the legs/base. Thoroughly recommended!
H. B.
Great experience all round dealing with Vastern. From initial contact through to the guys down the timber yard - everything was made easy. Honestly priced and a fabulous selection of GIB (Grown in Britain) timbers - just what I was after. Just wished they were based in Norfolk! Well worth the effort to get to them though. Thank you Vastern.
S.
The whole team at Vastern timber were superb and I couldn't fault them. The quality of the wood and the team is second to none. They know their business and are happy to take the time to help you to make the right choice. The setup there is unlike any mill you will go to and it's worth a visit just for the show room. The product is not only high quality but it's competitively priced. I can't recommend them highly enough.
J. A.
Brilliant sawmil with lots of beautiful timber at very reasonable prices. Wolf is our man, full of knowledge and passion and always so helpful. Will continue to buy from Vastern due to his brilliant service, strongly recommend!
W. F.
Very happy with the service and products from Vastern. We ordered Western red cedar as cladding, and the finished result is stunning. The company was always very fast in responding, which helped since I needed to amend the order a couple of times. The delivery was as scheduled and the quality of the product fantastic.
J. J.
Going into Vastern to buy my wood supplies was less of a 'quick I need' thing, but turned into a full joyful experience.
Wolf was there to greet me at the door with a smile, knowing exactly who I was (always a nice surprise having organised this trip many weeks ago) and he was so patient (so patient) showing me around, answering all my questions, and measuring each piece... several times. What a champion! Even when I bought his favourite piece he was still smiling!
Whilst I may have only visited once, they feel a team one can trust; only time will tell as I fully intend to go back again... and again... and again!
And the variety of wood species, thicknesses, and texture... fantastic!
I wish you all as good a trip as I had!
D. W.
From the start Dee was so helpful with arranging our appointment to view Vasterns huge array of timber including kiln dried slabs and live edge pieces. We were promptly taken around to view the larger slabs by Wolf and advised on the various timbers they have I'm stock. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Cannot fault their service will be back👍🏻
A. I. L.
I was recommend to use Vastern Timber for some internal oak cladding I was looking for. I was served by Dee who presented me with exactly the product I wanted. The wood was ready within the lead time quoted and was then delivered by Wolf who's customer service was exception. Thanks all I will be back again...
g.
Went to Vastern to collect some waney edge boards for our table making business. Met Wolf who was really helpful. Took the time to show us there stock and even invited us back the next day to view the larger slabs they had in their storage shed. Great service. Will be back for sure.
P. C.
This company based in Royal Wootton Bassett have yet again proven to be delight to purchase from. Fairly priced Waney Edge timber for my Wood & Resin creations. I have always received excellent service, often at short notice. A big shoutout goes to Wolfy who is such a helpful and cheerful employee Vastern should be proud to have him on their team,always a smile and very patient with me when I’m picking through their stock, which is by far the best I have come across at all the sawmill’s I have visited. This is now my go to source for all my wood stock.
Well done Vastern and Wolfy.
Paul Card
H. P.
Excellent service, advice and products. They supplied 1700 linear meters of Siberian Larch Grade A rainscreen cladding. Great quality product which looks fantastic now it is installed.
J. C.
I would highly recommend Vastern Timber to all trade & members of the public, we had an excellent service from all of the team, across both sites. The team were especially helpful in choosing the right hardwood for the job, from their overwhelming selection of hard & softwoods for our family dining table I was making. A huge thank you to Wolf & his team over at the Wootton Basset site, and Josh over at the Calne site for all of the help. Thanks Vastern.
D. D. S.
I've been a customer of Vastern timber for years but a few days ago I had a "needle in a haystack" situation , having to finding a slab of waney edge timber with burr for a worktop that would fit the criteria for this project .
I asked a member of staff for help finding the right piece, Mr Wolf went above and beyond to help us and not only did he find the right piece for us , he was extremely helpful in giving us advice on how to fit it and treat a beautiful piece .
A rare plank of burr Elm is the perfect addition to our campervan kitchen worktop.
Thank you so much Mr Wolf for your 5 star service .
P. R.
What an amazing place with every type of wood you can imagine. I haven’t seen that much selection any where else in the U.K. A special thanks to Wolf who was happy to show us around and helped without hesitation. What he found for us exceeded expectation and it was a pleasure meeting him. Cheers again, will definitely be back.
f. l.
What an incredible place.
Literally so much beautiful wood to choose from it made our brains hurt a little.
Huge operation with just about everything you could ever ask for.
The amazing thing was though how well we were treated. Just two young carpenters with not a huge budget and we’re given a really incredible amount of time and walk around most of the facilities.
Wolf especially went out of his way to make us feel welcome and walked though every part of our project with some excellent recommendations.
Would highly recommend Vastern Timber. 👍
n. h.
Reliable service, great timber - they are a great support to our business, Made in Oak.
K. T.
I can’t say enough about this timber yard. The team at Vastons go out of their way to help. I wanted to source a piece of timber for a desk and they took the time to show me round and explore the options and genuinely cared that I found the right product. The result was I returned for wood shelving and received the same treatment. I’d like to call out Wolf in particular for going above and beyond (and having a very cool nickname)!
D. F.
Vastern timber isn't the closest to me, however I will make the time to go to them. They always hold a selection of British timber and are very knowledgeable of the timber they sell. The staff are fantastic and I always get great service.
A. A.
Absolutely the best place to buy timber. The staff are incredible and experts in what they do.
I have used vasterns from the start of my business and will continue to use them forever.
Highly recommended you won’t be disappointed
L. C.
A very friendly and extremely helpful company.
I was unsure the type of wood I was after but I was taken through the various types, I was also explained on how to treat the wood so it could stay out door for years to come.
I will definitely using and recommending Vastern Timber.
M. M.
It's good when the cheapest option is the most local and the friendliest service!
I got the B grade Siberian larch halflap and it looks really good, a lot cleaner than expected.
On delivery driver Andy was really friendly and helped me handball it all down the garden saving me a chunk of time.
Will be using them again
B. M.
I requested quotes from a few suppliers for green oak boards and Vastern were the only ones to respond with anything that made sense and at a good price. Robin calculated the quantities perfectly for the cladding and the order arrived as arranged. The quality was brilliant, virtually no waste, all straight and flat. The final result is much better than I thought I could achieve with green oak.
D. F.
I have been using vasterns for 2 years now and over this time I have had so much help from Wolf since I met him . His knowledge of timber has been amazing and it has made a big difference to my work being able to speak to him and explain what I am after and him helping me decide what to use , how to treat it , how it reacts . It makes a big difference having a good relationship with the person you are buying from and I can’t recommend him enough . I wouldn’t be able to do some of the jobs I get without his help and his input . I know when I’m buying from him it will be the right choice of timber and the highest quality. He is a real asset to myself and other customers that I know use vasterns .
Always thankful for his help and his time .
J. H.
I have just taken delivery of some cladding from Vastern, this is the 3rd time I’ve used them and have been really impressed each time. The service, price and quality of timber is all excellent. Wolf the delivery driver was really helpful, friendly and professional. I’d highly recommend them.
A. S.
I was compelled to leave a review after my second visit to Vastern Timber. The service was excellent both times I visited and Wolf took the time to help me fix the timber securely to my vehicle even though it was pouring with rain. That is attentive service! The British cedar was cut to spec for me and is such a beautiful quality timber. It's reassuring to know Vastern stock genuinely sustainable, local, traceable materials sold by friendly, helpful people and that is why I would return
D. R.
Visited Vastern Timber today having booked an appointment. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Free to browse a great selection of English timber.
We found a lovely piece of Yew for a fireplace.
Would highly recommend a visit.
Debbie and Jim
A. H.
This place is Fantastic. The selection and quality of the wood is outstanding and so is the service. I wanted advice on which wood to use to make chopping boards. The chap who helped me has done the same his self which gave me more confidence when buying. I wish I could remember but I’ll be for more anyway.
Excellent
B. C.
The most extensive selection of quality timber I have ever seen. The bias to British sourced is welcome and quality and seasoning first class.
What could be an overwhelming selection is made easy to navigate by the knowledgable and helpful team.
They showed genuine interest in our project and wanted to ensure we had everything that we needed.
Highly recommend a visit here - book an appointment though if you need some dedicated time with an advisor.
A. K.
Always a pleasure going to Vastern to select beautiful British Timber for our furniture making projects. Friendly service and couldn’t be more helpful. Wolf will accommodate all your timber picking needs with a smile.
M. C. N.
We visited Vastern Timber this week and had a great experience. The selection of timbers, shapes and sizes is amazing, and we ended up with buying what we needed, and more! Wolf was very patient as we were going through boards to pick just the right one - thank you so much for your help. Out timber was also cut for us which made it easy to pack into the car. We are delighted with the quality of wood, it is simply beautiful, and good pricing. It's a bit of a drive for us but this is the only place that always delivers the highest quality timber for any project. Highly recommended!
G. R.
Great staff especially Wolf who was at hand at all times helping us go through the timber. Huge selection of kiln dried and air dried UK timber. Lots of interesting boards to look through too. I highly recommend a visit 😀
L. H.
Superb service. I’ve been buying my wood from Vasterns for the past 6 years. Always a joy to explore the racks of specialist hardwoods, a decent fair price also. My advice is to book in before visiting in order to get the top level of service. Wolf is the man!
J. D.
Vastern Timber always offer superb products, expert advice and outstanding service.
Their friendly helpful staff go above beyond to assist customers.
The best in the west!
Special thanks to Stefan, Dee and Wolf
P. R.
Great British family business at its best. Helpful, knowledgeable and professional staff. If you want to source specialist timbers of all types look no further. If they haven’t got it, they can get it. A wood lovers paradise!
B. R.
Very happy with both service I received and the wood that I bought. Well worth the trip to see them. Will definitely be heading back soon.
S. P.
Great team at Vastern Timber who have always been friendly and helpful in my many asks as we’ve been through our self-build project. Fair prices and impeccable service. :)
L. T.
Needed a interesting piece of timber for a worktop for our campervan conversion.
Gave them a call first to ask if they had something that would be suitable and was told yes they had a good selection so I popped along and wasn't disappointed. Really helpful and had (almost) exactly what I wanted.
J. H.
Vastern timber mill, all the wood you could need for any type of project. The service is second to none; great help, enthusiasm and advice on wood types and sizes. Nothing is too much trouble for them. If you need other sizes or something specific that you cannot see then they will have the answer and the wood to suit somewhere behind the scenes. I have collected lots of different species and sizes for various projects in my few visits. I could not be happier and will be returning to them over anywhere else.
J. H.
Great service from Vastern Timber. Great product and second to none customer service from delivery diamond ‘Wolf’. He helped offload and carry the timber down the garden and couldn’t have been more helpful if he’d tried. Top job. Also the product they do called ‘Brimstone’, is brilliant and a great use of poplar. Check out their website for how they process the product but it’s a good story.
D. W.
Great service. Wolf helped us find the right pieces for our project, even though it took a couple of visits. Can't recommend highly enough.
B. F.
Hi just giving a big shout out 2 vastern timbers who were absolutely brilliant, i bought a few bits of Ash and brown oak 4 some projects ime doing. As a beginner in 2 wood working the staff were so helpful they literally spent 20min talking me through the different types of wood and they were very reasonably priced. So glad i found this company will not b using any 1 els thanks
G. W.
Have ordered and just received timber flooring for Vastern Timber. The entire service was good. The entire delivery was made, on time, as promised. Very helpful service, would highly recommend.
P. G.
The staff and products at Vastern Timber are top quality. I use these guys for all my timber and would highly recommend them for their knowledge, service and product quality and range!
H. J.
Lovely shop and lovely people! Happy to have found Vastern Timber and look forward to a long relationship😁
M. C.
Just had delivery of load of decking. Superb quality, excellent service, great value. I'm so pleased that I didn't buy from one of the big DIY chains.
S. C.
A great experience from start to finish. They pick up the phone, they call back when they say they will, they answer questions promptly and deliver a great product on schedule. You won’t find better service for sourcing your timber. I just wish they did other building materials too!
R. B.
Great quality wood but would not rate them at all on customer experience. Frustrated by lack of return calls and delayed deliveries (but with no communication so i could not plan) resulting in extra costs with builders to me. Could do with improving the customer experience and keeping them informed. Disappointing and stressful experience.
j. b.
Building a Bar for a customer with very particular requirements. I hunted everywhere for some specific timber, of particular sizes, that were in stock, in the quantities I needed and of the best quality. Wolf at Vastern Timber went out of his way to find me exactly what I wanted. Was incredibly patient and helpful whilst I sifted through stuff, including helping me shift heavy oak slabs trying to find one just the right size and with the nicest grain structure. Myself, and my customer could not be more pleased, we got some absolutely beautiful timber, well under what I had budgeted. RESULT!!
R. G.
Thanks vastern’s, great to be able to get hold of English air dried oak.
Wolf was very helpful in the yard, makes all the difference. Thanks again, Rich Gregson
S. G.
Many thanks to Wolf who gave so much time and advice (& patience!) when helping us to choose the timber we needed for our project. Fingers crossed that we will be able to share a photo of a successful bookshelf soon.
T. Z.
Great for furniture makers who are after specific cuts of wood. I can always find what I’m after. Have had great Oak, Ash and Sweet Chestnut over the years. Thanks
C. H.
Great service and helpful staff. With a wide selection of waney Edge British timber, you can sort through any of the packs to find exactly what you're looking for which is a huge plus!
j. h.
Really helpful, willing to offer help and advice. Delivery staff are also great, friendly, notify you of when to expect them and help with unloading on site.
The wood cladding we have used is brilliant, looks really smart and our carpenter was impressed with the quality.
K. P.
Wolf has just provided a great experience selecting timber at Vastern, allowing time to select and paying attention to detail. This is the perfect start I require to create one off private commissions.
J. R.
We had such a great time looking for both decorative and functional wood slabs and lumber. The staff were really friendly and helpful. They let us browse at our leasure and then helped load the wood. Big shout out to Wolf who spent some time with us and gave great advice.
Most importantly we got some exceptional kiln dried and stable slabs of Elm for our project.
C. H.
Vasterns held a great selection of oak boards and we were able to choose the ideal length and width for our project. We received good help and guidance in our search for the best wood to use and how to care for it. We would highly recommend Vasterns for quality and variety of wood.
R. H.
Great product and service. I ordered some siberian larch cladding for our build and am delighted with the end result. Would recommend these guys for anyone looking for quality timber cladding
R. W.
The service we received was fantastic. The delivery driver was early to site and helped unload everything through a tricky entrance, unlike so many drivers these days. All in all I would say this was a faultless service and as a project manager in construction I would recommend Vastern without any question.
K. S.
We ordered English Cedar to clad the outside of our bungalow. Initially we weren't sure what we needed, but Stefan was very helpful and knowledgeable and guided us through the whole process. He answered any queries and made it quick and easy to place our order. We were told how long it would take and our ordered was delivered very promptly once it had been milled. The product delivered is of a very high standard and we are extremely pleased. We cannot fault Vastern and would definitely recommend them. Many thanks to Stefan, the delivery driver (who was brilliant) and the whole team.
d. h.
I would like to express how impressed i was with my visit to vastern timber today. I was unable to find a suitable oak window sill in the showroom. I was then served by Wolf who showed me the full available stock. This enabled me to find 2 pieces of thick oak with a waney edge. Ideal for what i wanted and he was also able to run the top surface through the plainer which saved me a huge amount of work and has given me a really fabulous finish. Thanks again
Dave Harrop
m. c.
I contacted Vasterns for a large Oak slab for a table commission i had been struggling with.
All the other local Timber yards had either been too expensive or not got back to me when i was trying to buy something.
I spoke to Wolf over the phone and was impressed with his speed of sending me photos, measurements and prices.
I drove up and picked out some other timber the next day, and bought 2 huge slabs of Oak, they also stock Osmo oils which was convenient.
Wolf was refreshing to deal with and very friendly, nothing was too much for him.
Vastons is a huge place which only uses British Timbers.
After wasting so much time waiting for other Timber yards to call me back (which they never did after numerous requests) I will definitely be returning here again, the service is super fast and efficient, and they have what they say they have.
Thank you Wolf for all your help. It's very much appreciated.
A. D.
I’ve been using Vastern for years they are consistently better than other timber merchants I use, the staff are helpful and the timber is always good quality. Nicely seasoned and clean. I think whoever buys the logs has a good eye for quality timber. If you want to improve your carbon footprint I think most of their timber is uk sourced.
M. C.
Excellent service from Wolf. Fantastic help and. advice and nothing too much trouble. Cant recommend highly enough! Thank you so much.
T. M.
Excellent timber and first class service have dealt with Stefan for a number of years and always a positive experience would particularly like to thank my delivery driver today, Andy who is a real credit to the company very polite, courteous and very helpful when we were unloading the vehicle.
B. C.
What a lovely experience to visit Vaster s and peruse the beautiful wood in the showroom ware house. If you can’t find exactly what your looking for then find Wolf/Andy who, with great enthusiasm, will see what he can find. What brilliant service, we are looking forward to turning our piece of oak into a workspace in our sitting room. Thank you.
F. D.
A really good experience picking up some oak boards which were easy to find in the well ordered barn. Wolf and Dee were both friendly and helpful and it makes a huge difference to a small studio like mine. They also seem to care about the long term health and biodiversity of British woodland which for me is fundamental. I look forward to going back. Thankyou, Fred
w. s.
Fantastic quality of product, great to see some locally sourced hardwoods like this, we chose brimstone ash for our deck which is looking fantastic. Efficient and friendly office and delivery staff too, great experience allround.
F. D.
We could not be more delighted with our wood flooring. We had it installed in the study and throughout the living room and kitchen. It is stunning. Looks as good as it did when it was first installed despite a lot of feet and spills. So many people coming to the house remark on the quality and appearance of it. I would recommend this company to anyone looking for excellent quality and efficient, friendly, expert service. Thank you.
C. E.
Great team of people. Very helpful and willing to go the extra mile with unusual requests. Great selection of timber..
D. S.
Vastern provided excellent pre-sales advice and delivered our timber cladding as promised. Their prices were competitive and all the staff were polite and helpful from sales through to delivery.
S. W.
Wolf who helped me select my timber was very curtious and helpful very nice chap hope to use you again in the near futufe
M. B.
Good timber at a good price .
We are renovating our pub and were looking for some oak for beams and a new bar . We searched all the local sawmills and found Vastern sawmill to be by far the cheapest around . The quality of service we got was second to none . The whole experience was faultless, from all concerned . If you’re looking for any timber don’t waste time looking around just go to Vastern first.
H. O.
Vasterns is the best Timber yard around, after having nothing but trouble with English Woodlands timber and their lack of communication, we contacted Vasterns and spoke with Wolf.
He was so helpful and friendly, the knowledge he has over all aspects of the Timber yard is incredible, we needed a large slab of Kiln dried Oak for a table top amongst other stuff.
The price was hugely cheaper than the other yards and to be able to get someone to get back to us asap and not direct us to a confusing website where everything seems to be on hold, was refreshing.
The whole yard is organised with the tree's being British grown, it really is a pleasure to deal with this company.
Thank you Wolf for always being helpful and answering the phone, it's appreciated.
We will never go anywhere else!
A. L.
Great service, wide knowledge and selection of British timbers. Inspiring place and people!
c. w.
Excellent selection of solid Oak floor, with great attention to detail and knowledge of timber.
Looks Stunning!
B. P.
Great customer service and top quality timber! Highly recommended!
M. L.
Walked into vastern timber today to be greeted by a young lady by the name of Diane
Very helpful in my choosing of the British Sequoia for a home project Iam doing
Very helpful and pleasant to deal with
Look forward to seeing Diane again on my next project 5 star
Thank you
Mick Swindon
A. K.
I recently visited Vastern timber by appointment for some character double waney edge timber. The team were extremely helpful and upon arrival I was greeted by Andy who was very helpful in finding the best slab based on my criteria.
Their knowladge and timber selection far exceeded my expectations and I will definatley be using the excellent company again without hesitation.
I hope this review helps others pick up the phone to make a well worth visit.
Thanks Vastern and thank alot Andy
Ash
g. y.
Excellent service from Vastern Timber, Andy dealt with my initial request & passed it on to Dee who recommended & provided a price quickly for some planed cedar for cladding, within a couple of days Andy was back with delivery of some really nice timber, very pleased.
M. K.
1st time I’ve used Vastern timber and the service was 10 out of 10. The website was easy to use and backed up by the knowledge of their staff. Andy the delivery driver turned up at the arranged time and was most helpful in unloading, even though the rain was lashing it down. Would definitely use Vastern timber for future projects.
A. H.
The quality of the cedar provided by Vastern was excellent, and the machining faultless making fitting straightforward. The cedar looks fantastic in situ and we are really pleased with the final result. Vastern was a great company to deal with, providing prompt answers to our queries and delivering when they said they would. Thoroughly recommended.
C. K.
Great timber yard with a really good selection of British timbers and great customer service. Thanks guys
G. A.
Looked after today by Wolf who was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. It was good to have his advice and great customer service.
M. J.
Have been using Vastern and before Barnes branch for over 30 years
Always been a pleasure with dedicated and polite staff offering great products at great prices.
A great British company with a long history of service to the woodworking industry.
J. M.
No wonder Vastern has so many great reviews. From start to finish they were friendly, helpful, knowledgable and so professional.
I’m building a shed from scratch with minimal DIY experience and cladding it with Larch waney edge shiplap. They’ve helped me through every stage and nothing was to much bother for them.
All the staff are a credit to the business but I have to say that Stefan was exceptional with his customer care throughout the purchasing.
I collected my order and of arrival I was greeted by Andy aka Wolf. What a guy, great customer care, incredible with his forklift skills and a very professional well mannered and a fun character.
As I needed to adjust my payment, I went in to the office, fully masked up of course. There I spoke to Dee who kindly refunded me the difference. Again her and her colleague were very polite and professional but with great personality.
Although Vastern Timber is a 2 hour drive for me, the level of service, the quality of the product, the knowledge provided and the very reasonable pricing all make it very worth it...and there’s also the bonus of dealing with an amazing team whilst you’re there.
Top job Vastern, it was an absolute pleasure!!!
A. S.
Stefan made the whole process of purchasing Cedar cladding really easy.
We are delighted with the quality of the timber and polite friendly service.
Highly recommend this company.
N. G.
Ordered and fitted some lovely Elm floorboards supplied by Vastern about 14 years ago at the recommendation of Simon Lunt of Boniti. Recently we had a flood that ruined a handful of these. Replacing them could have been a pain, as usually these are only supplied in large lots - as per my original purchase. Wolf from Vastern said he would look to see if there were any unprepared boards in the yard that I could buy and then cut and adjust the thickness for myself, which he did and found there were. So I was already delighted. And then, having researched hiring a thickener to take the boards from 28mm down to 20mm myself Wolf kindly offered to cut and reduce the thickness of the boards specially for me. Not only did this save me a lot of hassle, Wolf sorted all this out for me at a pro rata price roughly equivalent to that available to those buying £1,500 plus orders. For which I am hugely grateful. Beautiful timber, beautiful people!
J. C.
Over the last 10 years, we've renovated our house in several stages. At each stage, we've put in place oak flooring provided by Vastern. They are very friendly and willing to help. We're very pleased with the results and will continue to use them.
J. R.
I am a professional furnituremaker and as a result I have visited many timber yards. This was my first time visiting Vastern’s Wootton Basset site. The yard was a hive of activity. I was impressed with how presentable the yard is and it all appears to be well organised. Wolf was very helpful in finding me the timber I needed and he was also able to organise delivery quickly as well. All in all I was very happy with the stock and the service and I am sure I will be back in due course.
R. H.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Andy who has delivered Vastern oak to me in Hampshire for about 6 or 7 years, he has always been punctual polite and helpful........in particular his last visit required some replacement posts , he reacted positively and quickly to solve the problem......refreshing, thanks again
D.
With years of experience drying and preparing timber, Vasterns are undoubtedly the best. I have always received excellent service coupled with prompt and helpful delivery drivers
J. K.
Once again perfect service from wolf at vasterns! No matter how many bits we ask him to move he goes above and beyond!! Will be back again very soon. There are not enough stars to rate the service!
O. W.
Timber is always of good quality, they always beat their lead times and all their staff are very helpful. Especially delivery driver 'Mr Wolf' who went above and beyond, helping to bring all our cladding around the back of the property, certainly way further than the curb!
E. J.
Brilliant sawmill, excellent selection of timber and really helpful staff.
d. p.
A great sawmill with quality british timbers.
We buy large quantities of english ash and it's easy to find loads of flat boards.
d. s.
I have used Vastern timber products for years and never been let down with quality or customer service as well as a competitive rate. Iwill not go anywhere else for our timber, with a detailed breakdown and efficient response from josh in the offfice and the logistical information to receive our goods and a prompt and punctual service from Andy on deliveries. Recently we were caught short with out lifting equipment and thankfully Andy the driver had no issue with helping us unload a large amount of oak beams off by hand going above and beyond to make sure we had the products we needed to keep jobs going out on time. 5 stars every time!
G. M.
Great service, fantastic oak posts and good price. Highly recommended 👍
A. W.
Also very surprised at the previous reviews. My experience is that this company gives a friendly, outstanding service. They delayed a delivery as I was not quite ready, with no problems, and supplied me some extra, as I had not ordered enough! The quality of the Siberian Larch cladding is excellent such that the house looks outstanding.
A. C.
We’ve used Vastern twice now, and been impressed both times with the quality of their products and helpful friendly staff. We’ll be back!
A. B. F.
Great selection of Native hardwood.
I picked up some superb Pippy Oak for a Bespoke Kitchen project for a client today. Special thanks to Wolf for some great service enthusiasm and knowledge.
D. R.
Had numerous deliveries from Andy at Vastern always helpful ,polite nothing is ever a problem our favourite timber company
P.
I recently ordered around 500 metres of green oak feather board, 100 metres of Larch and sawn oak timbers. All of the timber was as it should be and the machining on the feather board was excellent. All the staff I dealt with were friendly and knowledgable and a big thanks to Andy the driver who helped me unload it all when my Labour didn’t arrive!
How a trade supplier should be.
P. S.
Excellent service on both deliveries so far. Andy is very friendly, and also very helpful. 1st class service and definitely a valuable part of the company.
C. J.
I was greeted by Andy who had a great knowledge of the products and was quick to recognise what was best for my requirements. I will definitely be a repeat customer.
T. B.
Helpful and attentive service (following covid guidelines) selecting timber for several projects again today. We'll worth a trip from Cornwall
B. G.
Andy was absolutely fantastic both in talking us through the initial weathering station options, helping to formulate our needs into a quotation, expedition of the order through the mill and finally assisting with loading the product in our collection vehicle. Will certainly recommend Vastern Timber - Wooten Basset to my colleagues and friends!
Thanks again Andy - Ben & Allesia
p. p.
Vastern Timber not only met, but exceeded my expectations on every level
Office staff were helpful and informative on their product.
The product arrived when it was stated to.
The product quality was as viewed.
Despite not booking a delivery, Vastern staff managed to deliver the same day.
Andy, the Vastern delivery driver is an exceptional ambassador for Vastern.
He was polite, professional, and went the extra mile to assist me.
Andy is someone who adds value to thx Vastern brand.
A big thank you from me.
G. B.
Great quality cladding and timber products. Always delivered on time by Andy who is always happy to help with offloading.
P. B.
FIrst class service with amazing quality and stocks of wood. Cant recommend highly enough.
D. M.
Bought oak flooring for the renovation of our old cottage - its superb quality, long lengths and well priced.
All in all great company, helpful, slick, and professional.
Support a local/U.K. business using British wood rather than buying bad value tat from DIY stores!
Thanks Vastern!
Duncan Matthews
PS As per the other positive reviews, clearly ignore the 1star rating on here.
A. T.
I had some British latch from Vastern and it looks fantastic on my barn conversion there were great on price and delivery highly recommend these guys
C. K.
Despite challenges outside of Vasterns control to deliver goods as scheduled Robin went out of his way to find a solution and deliver personally on time. Vastern were also able to cut Oak sleepers to size at a very reasonable price, a service many other suppliers could not offer. Very happy with the product and service, would recommend to others.
P. S.
From the very start of my waney edge cladding project Dee at Vastern provided invaluable advice and guidance. First class customer service and quality timber I would highly recommend Vastern Timber for any size job you might want to undertake.
C. C.
Ordered a vast amount of Brimstone Ash cladding. Amazing service from start to finish. Would highly recommend. 😁
B. W.
Great quality product with service to match.
Delivery driver (Andy) went out of his way to assist with offloading and was knowledgeable and informative about the product. A great ambassador for the company.
J. B.
Incredibly helpful service from the delivery driver at Vastern Timber - we will definitely be using them again!
B. H.
The office staff and delivery team are both friendly and incredibly helpful. I can wholeheartedly recommend them.
L. P.
Excellent service , getting into my garden via a tight gate , really pleasant guy who was a brilliant help
J. T.
I happened to notice a 1-star review and I was so mystified I felt the need to counteract it! I've ordered two sets of larch cladding from Vastern now, making the trip down from the midlands in a van both times. Prices are very competitive, quality and service are excellent. Stuff is what they say it is, ready when they say. They will help you load. What more do you need? A proper English sawmill.
W. H.
Really amazing company! Friendly staff, and great stock of timber!
i. g.
Excellent customer service and high quality timber.
J. P.
Fantastic service and delivery today. Excellent quality cladding and would recommend very highly.
H. G.
We are a regular customer, we get a great service from Vasterns. They are really helpful and easy to communicate with.
D. J.
Excellent service delivery with no problem great driver and happy to help will highly recommend.
M. P.
Brilliant company to deal with, great products for your projects.
J. S.
Beautiful larch decking prepared to order and great help from Andy, the very friendly and helpful delivery driver.
E. B.
Really happy with recent interactions with Vastern. Relatively small DIY order so pleasantly surprised at the level of advice offered. Flexible when I needed to amend my order, and good comms throughout regards pricing, delivery timescales etc. As a domestic customer then things like a call to let me know when en route, and a willing pair of hands from the driver to help unload all made a massive difference Vs generic "big name" merchants. Cheers Vastern :)
T. B.
Excellent service & flexible delivery dates. Driver (Andy) a big help unloading by hand. Will be using again.
C. M.
Just got some Siberian Larch Grade A and B delivered today in 140mm and 95mm for decking and wall cladding. Andy was extremely helpful with the delivery and had great knowledge of the product. Dee was also very helpful when ordering. Her job would be made easier though if there was a more efficient way for the customer to measure up the lengths required. It took me a while to get my head around measurements and I had to rely on Dee to confirm the lengths. Maybe some clever software could help there, which would relieve the pressure off Dee to have to confirm all the measurements. Just a thought. Thank you.
T. W.
Extremely helpful and very friendly
C. B.
Brimstone timber is a lovely, sustainable product. Dealing with Dee and Andy, the sibling team, has been excellent from advice in selection through to help with cutting and very skilled loading!
D. F.
Great service. Excellent timber and fantastic driver (Andy).
L. M.
Great service and sound advise given on what would suit my project
m. p.
The driver was super helpful and we unloaded together .
On time and some great advice
M. R.
The Canadian Red Cedar that Vastern supplied has helped CRD Bath, our builder, to create a spectacular house. We have used it for cladding the first floor and the soffits of all of the overhangs. Vastern planed the timber to uniform profiles throughout and the quality of the workmanship on site has resulted in a superb job. It is pleasing to see the timber already beginning to weather uniformly.
R. H.
Very polite and accomodating. Great timber at a price! Thank you!
R. B.
Larch Cladding arrived this morning at exactly the time it was promised by Andy yesterday. Quick and considerate delivery. Thanks
j. r.
Amazing set up...Oak masters
S. F.
Very helpful and friendly. Great service.
s. m.
Huge place with friendly people and nice clean warm facilities
p. s.
(Translated) Nice staff. Fast unloading and loading. cool
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Miły personel. Szybkie rozładunki i załadunki. Super
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