Timber prices vary significantly between merchants. BuildCostUK checks Wickes, Travis Perkins, MKM, Howarth Timber and more — so you get the best price every time.
Check Live Timber PricesFrom structural carcassing to sheet materials — compare prices across all major timber categories.
Regularised structural timber for walls, floors and roofs. Common sizes: 38×89mm, 38×140mm.
Rough sawn softwood for general construction. Available in a wide range of lengths and cross-sections.
Pressure-treated for external use, ground contact and moisture-prone applications.
Sheet material widely used for structural flooring, wall sheathing and roof decking.
Structural and non-structural plywood in various grades. Common sizes: 8×4ft, 2440×1220mm.
Interior-use sheet materials for flooring, furniture and general joinery.
Softwood and hardwood decking boards. Treated options for long-lasting outdoor use.
Planed softwood and hardwood for staircases, skirting, architrave and internal joinery.
Each merchant has different strengths when it comes to timber.
| Supplier | Timber range | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Perkins | One of the widest structural timber ranges in the UK. Strong on carcassing, joists and rafters. | Large structural orders, consistent stock |
| Howarth Timber | Timber specialists with a deep joinery and sheet material range. Often competitive on planed timber. | Joinery, specialist timber, sheet materials |
| Wickes | Good sheet material range (OSB, plywood, MDF). Competitive on treated and decking timber. | Sheet materials, treated timber, click & collect |
| MKM Building Supplies | Regional pricing with a broad range of structural and carcassing timber. | Local delivery, competitive regional pricing |
| Selco | Strong on sheet materials and carcassing. Trade card required. | Trade account holders, bulk sheet material |
Timber prices change frequently due to global supply chain fluctuations. Always check live prices before ordering.
Common questions about timber prices in the UK.
Timber is a globally traded commodity and prices fluctuate with supply and demand, shipping costs and exchange rates. Different merchants also have different buying arrangements and regional distribution costs, which leads to meaningful price differences even for the same product.
BuildCostUK compares live timber prices from Wickes, Travis Perkins, MKM, Howarth Timber, Selco, Huws Gray and Myers. Search for any timber product and the results are ranked cheapest first — making it easy to find the best deal without ringing round multiple merchants.
Travis Perkins tends to be more competitive on structural and carcassing timber, while Wickes often offers better prices on sheet materials like OSB and plywood. The difference varies by product, so it's worth checking both before ordering.
Delivery policies vary by supplier. Some include delivery above a minimum order value; others charge separately. BuildCostUK shows the price as listed — always check the supplier's delivery terms before placing your order.