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.

Brighton Sawmilling Services

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

Live-Edge Slab Selection

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

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 Brighton📍 Near Brighton Rec Area📍 Near Mt Brighton📍 Near Genoa Township📍 Near Woodland Lake

Shop Hours & Location

6559 Nollar Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

By Appointment: Mon – Sat (8 AM – 5 PM)

Call John (734-741-9499)

Craftsmanship

Recent Projects Near Brighton

All projects

Custom Live-Edge Walnut Dining Table

walnut

Book-matched Black Walnut slab dining table with black steel legs built for a local Michigan residence.

Reclaimed Sugar Maple Kitchen Island Top

maple

Massive 3-inch thick single slab Sugar Maple island top with natural curl figure.

Hand-Hewn Reclaimed White Oak Fireplace Mantel

oak

Heavy timber White Oak mantel beam with natural live-edge face.

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.

Have a log or custom project in Brighton?

Send John a few photos and the rough dimensions. He'll tell you what the log can become — slabs, boards, beams, or a finished piece.

Request a quote Call 734-741-9499