Planed Timber & Mouldings for Basingstoke, delivered to site

Which planed timber can you order in Basingstoke?

• PAR softwoodSmooth timber in common finished sizes.
• ArchitraveMatching profiles for door frames.
• Battens and beadsSmaller sections for trim and fixing.
• Skirting boardsTorus, ogee, chamfered and square profiles in softwood and MDF.
• Window boardsSills for internal window reveals.

Things to check before you order

Softwood or MDF trim?

MDF skirting and architrave is very straight and paints well; softwood takes knocks better and can be stained.

Nominal versus finished size

Planing takes material off, so a timber sold as 'nominal' 2 × 4 finishes smaller. Always check finished sizes when you need an exact fit.

Working out quantities for your Basingstoke job

A 3 × 4.6 m room with one door has about 14.4 m of wall to skirt. With 10% for joints and offcuts that is 15.8 m, or 4 lengths of 4.2 m skirting, plus architrave for each side of the door.

Delivery to Basingstoke: what helps

Finished timber is protected and handled with care; tell us if it needs to go inside out of the weather. Basingstoke is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.

Common questions from Basingstoke

Can you deliver planed timber to a site with restricted access in Basingstoke?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

How soon can planed timber be delivered in Basingstoke?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.

How should I store planed timber?

Flat, off the ground and inside if possible, so it does not take on moisture and move before fitting.

Why is my 2 × 4 smaller than 2 × 4 inches?

Timber is often named by its sawn size before planing. Once planed, it finishes smaller, so a nominal 2 × 4 is roughly 44 × 94 mm or less.