Service Area · Brighton, MI

Specialized Sawmilling & Reclaimed Wood Slabs for Brighton & Livingston County

Located just 10 minutes south of Downtown Brighton, John's Urban Timber offers in-house sawmilling up to 60" diameter logs, vacuum kiln drying, and wide live-edge slabs.

Direct Answer · Brighton, MI Service

Where can I get custom sawmilling and live-edge slabs near Brighton, MI?

John's Urban Timber is located just 10 minutes from Brighton in Whitmore Lake, MI. We specialize in in-house log sawmilling (up to 60" diameter), low-temperature vacuum kiln drying (6%–8% moisture content), helical planing (51" wide), and wide-belt sanding (42" wide). Call 734-741-9499 for shop appointments or log drop-offs.

Local Services

Sawmilling & wood preparation for Brighton

Bringing 25+ years of urban timber reclamation directly to Brighton homeowners, builders, and woodworkers.

01 · Brighton

Brighton Sawmilling Services

Processing customer logs and urban salvaged timber up to 60 inches in diameter with four in-house sawmills.

02 · Brighton

Live-Edge Slab Selection

Explore pre-surfaced Black Walnut, Sugar Maple, White Oak, Cherry, and Elm slabs ready for Brighton homes.

03 · Brighton

Mantels & Beam Surfacing

Custom fireplace mantels, timber beams, and floating shelves planed and sanded to your exact dimensions.

Convenient Access

Just 10 minutes from Brighton

Our 1-acre workshop in Whitmore Lake is equipped with 4 sawmills and 2 vacuum kilns. Bring your logs directly to our shop or select from our pre-surfaced inventory of Michigan hardwood slabs.

Near Downtown BrightonNear Brighton Rec AreaNear Mt BrightonNear Genoa TownshipNear Woodland Lake

Whitmore Lake Workshop

Shop hours & location

6559 Nollar Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

By Appointment Only · 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Saturday

Call John · 734-741-9499

Craftsmanship

Custom woodwork for Brighton homes & builders

All projects
Live-Edge Bar Countertop

Bar & Countertops

Live-Edge Bar Countertop

Wide single-slab bar top milled, vacuum kiln dried, and finished in-house in Whitmore Lake.

Natural Edge Coffee Table Top

Custom Tables

Natural Edge Coffee Table Top

Surfaced flat on our 51" wide planer and wide-belt sanded through 120 grit.

Bookmatched Black Walnut Pair

Dining Slabs

Bookmatched Black Walnut Pair

Consecutive cuts from a salvaged Michigan black walnut log, kiln dried to 6%–8% moisture content.

Local FAQ

Frequently asked questions in Brighton

Where is John's Urban Timber relative to Brighton, MI?

We are located 10 minutes south of Brighton, MI off US-23 in Whitmore Lake. Call (734) 741-9499 to schedule a shop visit or log drop-off.

Whitmore Lake, Michigan · By Appointment

Have a log or custom project in Brighton?

Give John a call with the rough dimensions and what you have in mind. He'll tell you straight what the log can become — slabs, boards, beams, or a finished piece.

6559 Nollar Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 · By appointment · 8 AM – 5 PM, Mon–Sat

Call John · 734-741-9499