A second life.
Welcome to Garretts Urban Lumber Co. We transform urban trees into usable and unique lumber. Our mission is to breathe a second life into trees that once stood tall and shaded our city streets.
Our primary goal as a tree service is to care for and save trees whenever possible. Sometimes due to disease, structural issues or development a tree must be removed. The first and most useful thing a tree can be reused for is lumber. I would venture to guess that over 99% of urban logs are cut up for firewood or turned into mulch. Not only is this short sighted but it's a wasted resource. Urban trees all have stories and structural characteristics that are unique. They are not grown in large monoculture forests that are trained to grow perfectly straight. They have knots, burls, spalting, unique crotches and many other attributes that often times make them one of a kind.
Have a unique vision? Our team loves collaborating on custom projects. Whether it's a dining table, mantle, custom wood wall or fence. We would love to hear about it and see if we can help.
Sustainability
By choosing urban lumber, you're supporting sustainable practices and reducing waste. Our reclaimed wood is not only environmentally friendly but also full of character and history.