Free assessment. Competitive mill bidding. You get paid before we cut.
Did You Get One of These?
If you received one of these in the mail, you can view your personalized timber report using the QR code or short URL on the back.
Your trees could be worth
$8,000 – $14,500.
We identified 87 trees across your 12.4-acre property — including White Oak and Black Walnut.
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Questions? Call Josh — (717) 369-8482
No postcard? Request a free assessment or call (717) 369-8482.
Door-knock buyers offer pennies on the dollar, hoping you don't know better.
There's no easy way to look up what your trees are actually worth.
We assess honestly, bid competitively, and pay you before cutting.
About Us
I grew up in Chambersburg. When my family recently logged 150 trees on our property, I saw how confusing timber pricing is — even for lifelong landowners.
I started Franklin Timber Co. so my neighbors could get a fair deal.
What We Do
Species, sizes, and honest market value — no cost, no obligation.
Multiple mills compete for your timber. Best price wins.
We handle arborists, transport, and payment. You don't lift a finger.
Even one tree in your yard. Other buyers won't bother — we will.
Ten trees planted for every one harvested.
Know What You Have
Stumpage prices — what you receive. Q1 2026 local mill pricing.
Most valuable native hardwood in the U.S. Yard trees typically grade saw-log; a true veneer walnut can hit $12,000+.
Bourbon barrel demand has made this PA's hottest species. Stave-grade white oak is the biggest upside we find locally.
Down from the 2007 peak, but high-grade cherry still moves well at furniture and cabinetry mills.
Solid mid-range, but birdseye or curly figure can be exceptional — and you often can't tell from outside.
Full Q2 2026 price list including red oak, poplar, ash, and hickory: Market update →
Simple & Transparent
Call, text, or fill out the form below. No pressure, no commitment.
We identify species, sizes, and give you an honest value range.
We send specs to multiple local mills and let them compete for your wood.
Payment lands before cutting begins. We handle the rest.
Logs grade higher at the mill? We pay you the difference.
Paid before cutting. Every offer in writing. 10% flat fee. Higher grades mean more money for you. Walk away anytime — no questions asked.
How We Make Money
10% of the final mill payment. That's it.
Free assessment. You only pay if a sale happens.
Competitive bidding lifts offers 20–40%. The fee comes out of that lift — you still net more.
Logs grade higher than estimated? We pay you the difference.
What This Actually Looks Like
A single mature black walnut on a residential property. Real numbers, nothing hidden.
28" DBH, 16' clear trunk, yard tree, minor scars. Three mills bid; best offer wins.
| Pinhooker "door-knock" cash offer | $600 |
| Mill A bid (first bid) | $1,400 |
| Mill B bid | $1,550 |
| Mill C winning bid | $1,800 |
| Franklin Timber Co. 10% fee | −$180 |
| Arborist (coordinated by us) | −$450 |
| Trucking & delivery to mill | −$0* |
| You net | $1,170 |
vs. $600 − $450 arborist = $150 from taking the door-knock offer.
Your actual pocket gain from working with us: +$1,020.
*Trucking is absorbed by the mill in the winning bid.
Same tree, same initial bid — but once the mill scales and grades the logs, the butt log comes back as veneer-grade.
| Winning saw-log bid (you're paid this first) | $1,800 |
| Actual veneer-grade mill payment | $6,400 |
| Upside discovered after scaling | +$4,600 |
| Franklin Timber Co. 10% fee on upside | −$460 |
| Additional payment to you (after the fact) | +$4,140 |
Total to landowner: $1,170 + $4,140 = $5,310, less arborist.
A door-knock buyer would have kept that entire upside. We hand it back.
Illustrative numbers from Q1 2026 local pricing. Your tree will differ. We walk you through the math before you sign anything.
From Our Family Property
150 trees on our family property. I learned species grading, mill pricing, and log scaling from the inside out. That's the foundation of every assessment we do.
Common Questions
Nothing. Free, no obligation.
Yes. We specialize in residential properties — even a single tree.
We send your specs to multiple mills and let them compete. You see every offer in writing.
Before any cutting begins. Non-negotiable.
Trunk removed, branches chipped or stacked. Stump removal available separately.
Usually no. We check your municipality's rules before any work begins.
Black walnut, white oak, cherry, and hard maple. Not sure? We'll ID them for you.
Ten trees planted for every one harvested.
Know Before You Sell
Plain-English guides on timber value and local market prices. Written by Josh.
The difference between $1,500 and $12,000 often comes down to three feet of clear trunk.
Read the guide → Species & IDWalnut vs. butternut, white oak vs. red oak, cherry vs. choke cherry — ID your trees without a field guide.
Read the guide → Choosing a BuyerFive questions that separate honest buyers from pinhookers.
Read the guide → Market UpdateHeadline numbers, quarter-over-quarter changes, and a regional comparison across PA.
Read the update → Taxes & PaperworkCapital gains, cost basis, IRS Form T, and PA's 3.07% rate. Plain English, not tax advice.
Read the guide →Stay Informed
What local mills are paying, updated quarterly. Know your trees' value before anyone knocks.
Get In Touch
Tell us about your property and we'll get back to you within one business day.