Ecochoice provides a comprehensive range of ground works timber solutions, specifically designed for civil engineering and landscaping projects that require both durability and sustainability. Our products are made from FSC-certified naturally durable hardwoods, ensuring long-lasting performance while supporting responsible forestry practices.
High-Performance Timber for Ground Works
Our ground works timber range includes:
- Sleepers – Ideal for retaining walls, garden borders, steps, and raised beds in both residential and commercial landscaping.
- Timber Piling – Naturally durable hardwood piles provide stable foundations for riverbanks, flood defences, and marine structures.
- Retaining Walls – Strong and sustainable hardwood solutions for soil retention and erosion control in infrastructure projects.
- Edging – Perfect for garden pathways, driveways, and public parks, offering a neat and long-lasting border.
- Pergolas & Structures – Durable hardwood pergolas, gazebos, and timber shelters for landscaping and urban greening projects.
- Stakes & Bollards – Available in different profiles for fencing, tree support, boundary marking, and erosion control.
- Bog Mats & Access Solutions – Heavy-duty timber mats to protect ground surfaces and provide stable access for machinery on construction sites.
Why Choose FSC-Certified Hardwood for Ground Works?
- Superior Durability – Our hardwoods, including Ekki, Greenheart, Oak, and Opepe, are naturally resistant to rot, fungi, and insects, ensuring longevity in demanding environments.
- Sustainability Guaranteed – FSC certification ensures our timber comes from responsibly managed forests, supporting ecological balance.
- High Load-Bearing Capacity – Engineered for civil engineering applications such as flood defences, embankment reinforcements, and heavy-duty retaining structures.
- Minimal Maintenance – Unlike treated softwoods, our naturally durable hardwoods require little to no chemical treatment, making them eco-friendly and low-maintenance.
Applications of Ecochoice Ground Works Timber
- Infrastructure & Civil Engineering – Railway embankments, bridge supports, riverbank reinforcement, flood defences.
- Landscaping & Urban Spaces – Parkland edging, boardwalks, decking, public seating, pergolas, and nature reserves.
- Coastal & Marine Projects – Timber piling, sea defences, jetties, and harbours.
- Agriculture & Conservation – Fencing, tree protection, erosion control, and rural footbridges.
Why Partner with Ecochoice?
With years of expertise in sustainable timber solutions, we provide custom sizing, bespoke designs, and expert consultation for every project. Whether you need hardwood sleepers, piling, stakes, or pergolas, we ensure top-quality products and nationwide delivery.
Edging
Perfect for garden pathways, driveways, and public parks, offering a neat and long-lasting border.
Retaining walls
Strong and sustainable hardwood solutions for soil retention and erosion control in infrastructure projects.
Packers/wedges
Nothing beats the flexibility of timber when you are on site. We can deliver packs of custom made wedges to ensure you achieve your final goal.
Stakes & bollards
Round or square stakes and bollards in a variety of species such as Chestnut or Oak are available for delivery nationwide. Please contact us
Bog mats
Heavy-duty timber mats to protect ground surfaces and provide stable access for machinery on construction sites.
Fencing
Not your usual fence panel supplier. Ecochoice delivers fencing solutions such as: Stakes, Posts, Gates & Post and rail fencing.
Ground works related insights
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