Timber Merchants Essex
The Timber & Decking Specialists
F H Ives Ltd (Fred’s Timber Yard) is a traditional Timber merchant based in Wickford, Essex. Established in the 1940’s by Fred Henry Ives, the family business is now in its third generation.
We pride ourselves on offering both traditional and modern day timber products with good old fashioned customer service. Our knowledgeable team of staff have over 150 years combined experience with us.
Being a small independent timber merchant in Essex we are able to remain competitive and flexible to the needs of our customers. We are continually price checking and updating our products to secure the best deals with our suppliers so that you can shop with peace of mind that you are getting the right timber products at the best price.
We sell an extensive range of timber, decking and building materials to the trade and public alike. Whatever your building/home or garden improvements are, it is more than likely FH Ives timber merchants can help. Simply provide us with the dimensions and we will work out what you will need in terms of materials, as well as any tools to complete the project.
We have our own on-site Mill to ensure a speedy turnaround of sawn timber and deliver wood daily, not just to Wickford but also Basildon, Rayleigh, Billericay and the surrounding areas. Alternatively, you can visit our Timber Yard and collect your goods; our staff will even help bring your timber to your vehicle.
Our DIY Shop stocks most products you are likely to need for any building/DIY jobs, including essentials such as nails, screws, paint, stains, etc. So whether you are looking to build an estate of new homes or simply improve your own home or garden; visit us first for not only the right products but useful, relevant advice too.
Whether you are a professional builder, tradesman or first-time DIY, the F. H. Ives timber yard will have the right products for you at a competitive price based on our long established time in the building trade.
Find us on Instagram
29th May 2026
We are now on Instagram too! Whatever next?! Please do give us a follow and tag us in any of your projects. We’d love to see what you are creating with F H Ives timber. https://www.instagram.com/fhivestimber
Paul
28th April 2026
If you’ve been a regular customer over the years, you’ll have had the pleasure of meeting our longest serving member of staff, Paul. Paul joined us straight from school at the age of 15 years of age and initially worked for our founder Fred Ives when the business was fondly known as Fred’s Timber Yard. […]
Wall Panelling
3rd February 2026
Wall Paneling: A Timeless Way to Transform Your Home Walk into a room with beautifully detailed walls and you feel it instantly: warmth, character, and a sense that the space was thoughtfully designed. One of the most enduring ways to achieve this effect is wall paneling made with mouldings—a classic technique that’s having a big […]