Our Services
From the moment a structure is slated for demolition to the day finished lumber arrives at your job site, Philadelphia Lumber Co. manages every step. We salvage, process, store, and deliver reclaimed wood so you can build with confidence and purpose.
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End-to-End Reclaimed Lumber Solutions
Most lumber yards sell wood. We do far more. Philadelphia Lumber Co. operates a vertically integrated reclaimed lumber operation: we source, salvage, process, grade, store, and deliver. That means consistent quality, transparent chain of custody, and pricing that cuts out the middlemen.
Demolition & Salvage
We perform selective deconstruction of barns, factories, warehouses, and historic structures to recover reusable lumber. Our crews maximize material recovery while minimizing environmental impact.
- Site assessment & planning
- Selective deconstruction
- 90%+ landfill diversion
- We buy salvaged lumber too
Lumber Processing
From raw salvage to finished product: de-nailing, metal detection, kiln drying, planing, resawing, and borate treatment. We transform rough reclaimed timber into builder-ready material.
- De-nailing & metal detection
- Kiln drying to 6-8% MC
- Planing & surfacing
- Custom resawing
Delivery & Transport
Reliable lumber delivery across the Philadelphia metro, South Jersey, Delaware Valley, and beyond. Flatbed trucks, box trucks, and LTL freight partnerships for any order size.
- Tri-state area coverage
- Flatbed & box trucks
- Forklift & crane unloading
- Free delivery over $2,500
Green Building Consulting
Expert guidance for architects, builders, and developers pursuing LEED certification, sustainable material sourcing, or cost-effective reclaimed wood integration into commercial and residential projects.
- LEED credit assistance
- Material sourcing plans
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Sustainability reporting
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about how we salvage, process, and deliver reclaimed lumber.
Do you handle both salvage and finished delivery?
Can you document chain of custody for reclaimed wood?
How fast can you mobilize for a demolition salvage job?
Do you offer kiln drying and metal detection on all reclaimed loads?
What areas do your trucks cover for delivery?
Need Something Custom?
Our standard services cover 90% of what reclaimed-lumber projects require, but we know that exceptional builds demand exceptional flexibility. If your project calls for something outside the box, we want to hear about it.
- Species-specific sourcing (heart pine, white oak, American chestnut, Douglas fir)
- Large-volume orders for commercial developments and hospitality projects
- Coordinated scheduling with general contractors and architects
- Chain-of-custody documentation for historic preservation and LEED projects
- On-site milling and processing for remote or difficult-access locations
Why Work With Us?
Have Salvaged Lumber to Sell?
We buy reclaimed lumber from demolition contractors, renovation crews, and property owners. If you have a barn, warehouse, or structure with reusable wood, give us a call for a fair, no-obligation quote.
Get a Quote for Your LumberService Area & Regional Coverage
Our operations span the greater Philadelphia tri-state region, with extended coverage for larger projects and special sourcing needs.
Philadelphia Metro (Core)
0-30 milesAll Philadelphia neighborhoods, Bucks County, Montgomery County, Chester County, and Delaware County. This is our primary operating zone for salvage, delivery, and same-week service.
Available services: Full salvage, delivery (1-3 day lead), consulting, and yard pickup.
South Jersey
15-50 milesCamden, Burlington, Gloucester, Atlantic, Salem, and Cumberland counties. A strong source of barn wood and industrial salvage from former manufacturing facilities along the Delaware River.
Available services: Full salvage, delivery (2-4 day lead), consulting. Many of our barn wood and hemlock stocks originate from South Jersey farm structures.
Delaware Valley
30-60 milesWilmington, Newark, New Castle County, and northern Kent County in Delaware. Growing demand from commercial developments and residential renovation in the Wilmington metro area.
Available services: Full salvage, delivery (3-5 day lead), consulting. We maintain a satellite relationship with local demolition contractors for sourcing.
Extended Region
60-150 milesLancaster County, Berks County, Lehigh Valley (Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton), parts of Maryland (Cecil and Harford counties), central New Jersey, and the Jersey Shore.
Available services: Delivery, consulting, and selective salvage for larger or historically significant structures. Lancaster County is a key sourcing area for chestnut, oak, and hand-hewn barn timbers.
Typical Turnaround Times
We understand that construction schedules are tight and delays cost money. Here are our standard turnaround times for each service category. These are typical timelines — actual timing depends on current shop load, material availability, and project complexity.
Volume Capabilities
We serve customers at every scale — from a homeowner buying a single mantel beam to a developer ordering 15,000 board feet for a hotel renovation. Our facility and supply chain are dimensioned to handle both extremes comfortably.
Inventory on hand: At any given time, our Townsend Road yard holds approximately 80,000 to 120,000 board feet of graded, inventoried reclaimed lumber across all species and grades. New lumber inventory adds another 40,000 to 60,000 board feet of dimensional stock, plywood, and engineered products.
Processing capacity: Our milling operation can process approximately 3,000 to 5,000 board feet per day depending on the service mix (planing is faster than profiling, for example). Our kiln holds 2,000 board feet per cycle, with cycles running 5 to 14 days depending on species and target moisture content.
Large orders: For orders exceeding 5,000 board feet, we assign a dedicated project coordinator who manages sourcing, processing scheduling, quality control, and delivery logistics. We can stage phased deliveries from our yard, holding reserved inventory free of charge for up to 30 days.
Quality Assurance Process
Quality is not a department — it is built into every step of our operation. Here is how we ensure that every board that leaves our yard meets our standards and yours.
Incoming Material Inspection
Every load arriving from a salvage site is inspected for contamination (lead paint, CCA treatment, creosote), structural rot, and insect activity. Material that fails our intake criteria is rejected before it enters inventory. We maintain rejection records for supply chain accountability.
Species Verification
Our graders visually identify every board by species using grain pattern, weight, color, and end-grain characteristics. When identification is ambiguous, we use hand-lens magnification and chemical spot-tests. Mis-identified species are the number one source of customer complaints in the reclaimed lumber industry — we take this step seriously.
Moisture Content Tracking
Every batch is moisture-tested at intake, after kiln drying, and before shipping. We record MC readings and can provide documentation for specification-critical projects. Material shipped for interior use must test below 10% MC — boards above threshold are returned to the kiln.
Metal-Free Verification
After hand de-nailing, every board passes through our industrial metal detector. Boards that trigger the detector are re-inspected and cleared before any milling occurs. We guarantee that processed lumber is free of ferrous metal — and back that guarantee with tool damage replacement.
Dimensional Accuracy
Milled boards are measured with calibrated calipers at intervals of every 20 boards (or every board for orders under 50 pieces). Our standard tolerance is +/- 1/32 inch on thickness and width. Boards outside tolerance are re-milled or downgraded.
Final Order Audit
Before any order ships, a final audit verifies species, grade, dimensions, moisture content, quantity, and surface quality against the customer order specification. The order is then packaged according to our freight preparation standards and loaded for delivery.