Root River Hardwoods is a full-service forestry, sawmill, lumber, and millwork company. We responsibly harvest timber, mill precision-cut lumber, and manufacture custom wood products, including mouldings, doors, and architectural millwork.
All of our wood is sourced locally from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and surrounding areas through sustainable forestry practices. We manage every step, from harvesting to milling, ensuring ethical sourcing and high-quality materials.
Yes, we provide no-obligation timber appraisals. Our forestry experts evaluate the value of your standing timber based on species, grade, and market conditions, helping you make an informed decision.
Selling timber is easy. Contact our team for an appraisal, and if you accept our offer, we handle the harvesting, transportation, and processing. We ensure a fair price, responsible logging, and prompt payment.
We can replicate historical or custom moulding profiles with precision. If you need to match an existing design, provide us with a sample or specifications, and our team will craft an exact match.
We primarily serve the Upper Midwest, but we can arrange nationwide shipping for large orders. Call us to discuss delivery options based on your location and order size.
We offer a variety of hardwood and softwood species, including black walnut, white oak, red oak, maple, cherry, ash, hackberry, and more. Our selection includes kiln-dried and green lumber, as well as live edge slabs.
Kiln-dried lumber has been carefully dried to reduce moisture content, minimizing movement and shrinkage. This makes it more stable and durable for woodworking, flooring, cabinetry, and furniture projects.
Yes, we provide custom milling services, including cut-to-length boards, surfaced lumber, and specialty grain cuts like rift-sawn, quarter-sawn, and flat-sawn. Our team can accommodate unique dimensions and specifications.
Yes, we stock over 100 live edge slabs in species such as black walnut, maple, red elm, cherry, hackberry, and more. Our slabs are ideal for custom tables, countertops, shelving, and furniture projects.
Yes, our millwork division specializes in custom mouldings, paneling, doors, and architectural woodwork. We work with builders, architects, and designers to create high-end, precision-crafted millwork.
Yes, we supply high-quality lumber, millwork, and timber services to builders, furniture makers, cabinet shops, and industrial clients. Whether you need bulk orders or custom pieces, we can accommodate your needs.
Orders can be picked up at our Preston or Albert Lea locations. Our team will confirm pickup details after purchase. Delivery options may be available for large or specialty orders—contact us to discuss.
