George Walker

Established in 1814 at Syston, near Leicester, George Walker has a long tradition in the supply of quality timber and a range of services and skills to make the most of its use.

Originally founded as a haulage business, George Walker soon began to handle round timbers from the local estates and progressed into sawmilling and the manufacture of quality timber components. From fencing, gates and agricultural components through to sports pavilions, all produced with an eye to customers individual requirements.

Today, George Walker has maintained this long tradition for quality and individuality but with a focus on current market requirements. Still based at Syston we offer a wide choice of building timbers and fencing products and more recently meeting the growing demand for garden and landscaping design. The majority of these products are pressure treated with Tanalith E at our plant in Syston.

George Walker also offers a range of arboricultural work to a wide range of clients including local authorities, private landowners, building developers, landscapers and house owners. Services include tree surgery and felling, as well as planting and maintenance.