Find sawmills near you
Sawmills are where a lot of standing timber actually ends up. Some mills buy logs delivered to the yard, some buy standing timber and arrange their own logging, and some do both. This category helps you find the mills closest to your tract and work out which ones are worth a call.
Find a sawmill by state
These are the states this category covers first, matching the states with the strongest demand for logging and milling. More are being added.
Need to know what your timber is worth? Sawmills are one kind of buyer, but price is a different question. For valuation and bids, go to our sister site logmytrees.com, which handles what your timber is worth, how a sale works, and how to get bids from buyers. Visit logmytrees.com.
How to approach a sawmill
- Work out what you have. Species, whether the timber is standing or felled, roughly how much there is, and how a truck would reach it. You do not need an appraisal to have this conversation.
- Ask what the mill buys. Confirm whether it takes logs at the gate, buys standing timber, or both, and which species and sizes it handles.
- Check the practical details. Ask about delivery hours, load sizes, how access and haul roads are handled, and who is responsible for what.
- Get the terms in writing. Before any timber leaves the property, put the agreed scope, the payment terms and the responsibilities in a written agreement.
Not sure the mill is a buyer for you?
Some mills buy only a narrow range of species, and some landowner timber is better matched to a dedicated timber buyer or a logging contractor who also buys. Compare the timber buyers category, or start from the logging company guide if you need someone to harvest the stand.
List your sawmill
If you run a mill, you can ask to be added to the directory. Submit a business
Sawmills: common questions
Where can I find a sawmill near me?
Start with your state page. Sawmills in Oregon, Washington, Maine, Alabama and Michigan each have a page here, and more states are being added as mills are verified. If your state is not covered yet, submit a mill you know.
Do sawmills buy standing timber?
It varies by mill. Some buy only logs delivered to the yard, some buy standing timber and arrange their own logging, and some do both. Ask each mill directly what it buys, whether it buys at the gate or in the woods, and what species and sizes it takes.
What should I have ready before I contact a mill?
Have a rough sense of the species, the volume, the location and the access, and be clear about whether you are offering logs or standing timber. A mill will usually want to know the tree species, how the trees can be reached, and whether the timber is already felled or still standing.
How much will a sawmill pay for my logs or timber?
We do not publish prices and we do not bid. For what your timber is worth and how to get offers, use our sister site logmytrees.com, which handles valuation and bids. This page is only for finding and contacting mills.
How do I list my sawmill?
Use the submit-your-business page and give us the mill name, address, phone number, website and the states it serves. Listing is free while the directory is being built, and we only publish business facts.
General information only. Confirm what each mill buys, its terms and any rule that applies where you live before you agree to anything.