Timber wholesaler
An order that arrives late, in the wrong grade or without the right certificate can bring a production line or building site to a halt. Every day of delay costs you money and puts pressure on the deadlines you agreed with your own customers. As a timber wholesaler and hardwood specialist, Vandecasteele Houtimport holds around 145,000 m³ of certified hardwood and softwood in Aalbeke, ready to be cut, dried and delivered to trade buyers throughout Europe.
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A timber wholesaler with stock you can count on
Merchants, joinery manufacturers and contractors usually choose a timber wholesaler for one reason, which is availability. A timber supplier without stock simply passes its own lead times on to you. Our covered warehouses hold around 140 species, from tropical hardwoods to North American softwoods, so most specifications can be supplied straight from stock. Every pack is barcoded and has a fixed location, which allows us to confirm availability, grade and dimensions quickly. You can browse all timber species in stock and filter them by durability class before you send an enquiry.
Hardwood specialist for demanding applications
As a hardwood specialist, we know which species perform best in contact with water, soil or heavy foot traffic, and which ones are better suited to interior joinery. That knowledge helps you choose the right durability class instead of over- or underspecifying. Typical applications range from hardwood decking timber and window frames to marine and civil engineering works. When a species is scarce, a hardwood specialist with this many species in stock can usually suggest a certified alternative. Architects and specifiers draw on the same range when a design calls for architectural timber.
A timber supplier that cuts and dries to size
A good timber supplier does more than load packs onto a trailer. Our own sawmill cuts every species to the length and thickness you need, keeping waste to a minimum. Unusual dimensions can be produced on request. Kiln drying and machining take place on site under strict quality control, so the timber is ready for use when it reaches your workshop. For load-bearing work, we also supply structural timber in the sections your engineer specifies.
Traceable timber from a trusted supplier
Stricter European rules on legal and deforestation-free timber mean you must be able to prove where every board comes from. As a timber supplier, we hold more than 35,100 m³ of FSC® and 45,000 m³ of PEFC certified timber in stock, alongside OLB and Preferred by Nature volumes. Because our certified timber arrives with the right chain-of-custody documents, you can pass the certification claim straight on to your own customers and tenders. Behind that stock lies a timber import network that connects sawmills in Africa, South America, Asia and North America with Europe.
From enquiry to delivery
Ordering from us follows a fixed route, so you always know what happens next. Because one timber supplier handles stock, processing and delivery, you keep a single point of contact from the first enquiry to the moment the load arrives. A typical order runs as follows.
You send a specification with the species, grade, dimensions and volume you need.
Our sales team checks the stock system and confirms what is available.
We tell you whether sawing, drying or machining is needed and send you a quote.
Once you approve the quote, the timber is processed and scheduled for transport.
Fast delivery from a central timber wholesaler
For a timber wholesaler serving buyers in many countries, location is part of the service. Aalbeke lies close to the French border and the main motorway routes, which places our yard in the heart of the European market. Thanks to that position, orders usually reach customers across Europe within one to three days. Finished orders are stacked automatically and carefully loaded onto trailers, so the timber arrives in the condition it left our warehouse.
Why buyers stay with a family-run timber wholesaler
Trading timber since 1883 has taught us that reliable supply matters more than a single sharp price. Our five generations of timber trading have built a network of trusted suppliers and a reputation as a hardwood specialist that delivers consistent quality. That is also why many buyers see their timber wholesaler as a long-term partner. Customers and suppliers are welcome to visit the yard and see the scale for themselves.
Send us your next timber specification
Tell us the species, dimensions and volumes you need. Our sales team will check availability and prepare a quote. Whether you are looking for a new timber wholesaler or a second source alongside your current one, our wood experts give you a clear answer on stock, processing and delivery time. Contact us to discuss your next order.
