This Old Wood

This Old Wood operates as a carpentry outfit in Pflugerville, Texas, where Jeff leads a crew that sources reclaimed lumber from old buildings and turns it into finished pieces. They maintain a yard stocked with beams, flooring, and trim stock along with a shop equipped for cutting, planing, and joining. Customers bring their own designs or work from suggestions on site, and the team handles everything from raw selection through final shaping and sometimes on-site fitting.

Reviewers describe projects such as fireplace mantels cut from single beams, custom headboards and footboards for master beds, farm tables, floating shelves, a dog gate at the base of stairs, kitchen shelving, desk tops shaped from bowling lane wood, and butcher block trimming. Jeff measured for the gate and later sent Zack to share photos of the finished work and discuss stain options. Jose arrived on schedule to set the gate in place. Other jobs included shutters built from 1x3 stock on hand, headers for window shutters, and trim wraps for a hood vent. In each case the crew pulled boards, planed surfaces, and adjusted dimensions until the pieces fit the stated needs.

Work happens at the yard and shop during regular business hours, with Jeff or William walking customers through the full stock to match grain and age to the job. They cut and plane material on request, sometimes at no extra charge for small adjustments, and load finished pieces into vehicles. Pricing comes up repeatedly as reasonable for the quality and selection available. Some customers note the team shares tips on finishing techniques and even shares part of the labor when the homeowner wants to participate.

Google shows a 4.8 rating from 77 reviews. The same points surface across entries: staff knowledge of wood history and finishing steps, willingness to pull multiple boards for inspection, and clean results on custom reclaimed pieces.

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“Jeff and his crew were very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process. This was our first endeavor in reclaimed wood and we had tons of questions, but all were addressed without a lot of jargon. We had a simple project redoing the standard fireplace mantel and it came out perfect. I will be back for future projects and I highly recommend This Old Wood.”

“Knowledgable, Creative, Passionate and Generous. Jeff and his team are fabulous! As someone who highly values my time, I was honestly shocked at how willing they were to give me theirs. They patiently walked me all through their entire yard (twice - brought my wife back) while pointing out options of raw, reclaimed lumber. Afterward, we went up to the shop where they showed me multiple levels for 'finishing' each type. They had great suggestions for my project (master bed, headboard, footboard), shared the work with me (I did some, they did some), and even gave me tips and tricks on how to get it done. Fabulous experience - I almost hate to share them! Oh...and there was a miscommunication along the way which resulted in two pieces needing to be replaced. Jeff wouldn't charge me extra for the work (when I clearly owned some of the responsibility for it), so I insisted on buying them lunch. WOW - Thanks Guys - looking forward to more projects in the future!”

“We used This Old Wood to source a single beam for several home projects - a mantle, two beam headers for our new shutters, and cut trim wrap for a hood vent cover. Jeff and his team also made our custom shutters off some designs we’d drawn up with some 1x3 pieces he had on property. Everything turned out BEAUTIFULLY, and I can’t think of a better team to work with and create beautiful natural wood pieces. They are easy to work with, have a huge selection of old wood/beams/trim and can work with you to create anything! 5 stars, above and beyond!”

“We are absolutely blown away by our farm table, thanks to the incredible craftsmanship of Jeff and his team. We have received so many compliments, and we could not be happier with our "new" piece. Jeff exceeded our expectations, and it was such a pleasure to work with him. We loved visiting the shop, and the best part was discovering that Jeff is originally from our hometown, Baltimore! The entire experience was such a fun and positive one, and we now have a table that we absolutely love and are so proud of. Hats off to This Old Wood.”

“Highly recommend this place if you are looking for reclaimed wood for your project. I stopped by to look for a unique piece to make a cheese board. Met Jeff and he was great. He hooked me up with a scrap piece of pine and ran it through the wood planer for me. Definitely will be back for some reclaimed wood for my next big project. Tons to choose from.”

“I reached out to This Old Wood to have them make a custom gate for the bottom of my stairs, to keep my dogs from going up there and they exceeded my expectations. From beginning to end, the team at TOW was amazing. Jeff came out to take measurements and talk about what I was looking for and what I was wanting style/look wise. Zack reached out to send photos of the finished product and talk about stain colors, etc and schedule installation. Jose showed up promptly on the day/time of installation and was so friendly and professional. They just do such great work! I’m so happy with the way this turned out and I’m already looking around my house for future projects I want them to do :)”

“They are amazing!! Totally recommend them! The wood pieces are stunning, really beautiful! They try and keep track of where the wood came from, and how old it is, etc. It was super cool to be able to tell my clients a little bit about the history behind their 120 year old piece, that will be the mantel on their fireplace! And Jeff is great, he helps with design ideas, stain colors and/or finishing suggestions, he really works hard to make sure clients are happy, I can tell he really cares! Also prices are reasonable, I work for a remodeling company and we will definitely continue to use them for future projects!”

“This Old Wood let me pick out the wood and like magic a few weeks later fabulous shelves appeared. The wood is so beautiful and the shelves make the room. Note: I added a steampunk brace for support due to my walls as the floating shelf bracket are hooked to some studs but not many.”

“I went to This Old Wood to find wood to create a desk that would bring me joy. As we looked at different wood, I was directed to an old reclaimed bowling lane. I had to have it. My dad was an avid bowler, I just lost him to Covid. My grandfather wrote a bowling column in their small town paper, and my uncle was a bowling writer and his wife a pro-bowler. I was wanting a custom shape to fit my job tasks and a specific corner of my home. I drew up the shape and the guys got to work. The first run on the desk was cracking between boards and things just weren't right. The original carpenter had left the company...but... They came and picked up the desk and another carpenter took a look, did research on the type of wood and behavior and inserted steel beams hidden underneath. I cannot imagine the hours he spent making sure the desk was done right. They returned the desk looking WAY better than the first time, and I didn't know that was possible. It had a smoother finish and was gorgeous. They stood behind the work, went to extra lengths to make it perfect for me and to add in the sit-stand legs I had on hand. I love this desk. I love it every day, and I get to think of my dad a lot”

“Jeffrey was very helpful. I showed up minutes before closing but he took is time, showed me around and asked me what I was working on. He gave me suggestions and helped me find a beautiful piece of wood. Thanks so much! Used the lumber to build these legs.”

“We were in search of a unique piece of wood for a fireplace mantle. Jeff helped us find that perfect piece of reclaimed wood. He also gave us tips on getting the finished look we envisioned. The team is very helpful, knowledgeable and the cost was very reasonable. We highly recommend This Old Wood for all your reclaimed wood needs!”

“We made an appointment to look for wood to make two shelves and it was an amazing experience! Jeffrey and his assistant walked us through the lumber yard and talked to us about the history of all the wood, how it’s procured, where it came from, etc. You can tell Jeffrey is passionate about this business and it was so fun to see that passion while he talked to us. He also showed us around the shop and explained all the cool things he and his team made while his assistant cut our wood to the exact size and loaded it in our car for us. My only regret is not knowing this place existed sooner! Theres no need to purchase wood at a big box store when Jeffrey will,have exactly what you’re looking for!”

“I've been looking for an old rustic wood beam for my house for months and found the beam of my dreams at This Old Wood. I worked with Jeff, who was very helpful, showed me all the different options for the beam I was looking for, and didn't get annoyed when I wanted to look at one from the bottom of the stack. Once I picked my beam, he sanded to help the saw patterns come out, cut it to the length I needed, and helped load it in my car. The prices were excellent, especially considering the quality of the piece I purchased. Jeff was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and passionate about what he does. I couldn't have been happier with my experience and I'm already thinking of how I can use some of their wood in my next projects.”

“These guys... Jeff and his crew, super helpful with amazingly cool pieces of material!!! Click on the pics to see full images”

“If you're a builder or remodeler this is a great place to find wood from 100 yr old and younger buildings in and around Austin. They have beams, wood flooring and a lot more.”

“My in-laws found This Old Wood back when they were located just out of Dripping Springs and have loved their experience for past DIY’s and projects. They were eager to recommend this place when we started building our tiny home. We came today looking for reclaimed wood for shelving in our kitchen and closet space. We were very impressed with their stock and customer service. William was very patient as we discussed our options and walked through the entire lot. He pulled out board after board to find what we were looking for. We walked away satisfied with our kitchen shelving, and empty handed for the closet space for now. We might return later or find another more cost effective option. The only reason I have given four stars, is the price point is rather high. We left with completely raw, barn wood to finish out ourselves and still paid high dollar. Again, this was definitely a good experience and I would definitely recommend This Old Wood to anyone. Just be prepared to spend a little more than you might anticipate!”

“I would highly recommend This Old Wood if you need quality reclaimed wood. Jeff and his crew are very friendly and helpful, and the selection of wood is unmatched. I've purchased wood from Jeff for 5 projects so far, and for or each project I found exactly what I needed and the results were always beautiful. I look forward to my next wood project and I'm confident This Old Wood will have what I need. Thanks Jeff!”

“Have you ever had such a good experience with a business that you wished you had a need to keep buying from them? That's been my experience with This Old Wood. We're in the middle of a mold remediation/rebuild project that has exploded in so many ways. One unplanned part of this project was to completely rebuild/replace our existing wood burning stove. The new design called for 2 pieces of reclaimed wood for a 2-sided mantel. The guys at This Old Wood took a lot of time to teach me wood world lingo and wrap my head around what was needed. I ended up finding one piece at another location, but still needed a second piece with a lot of specific measurements. I met up with Zack at the yard and we walked all of the planks until we found the right piece. He took the time to trim the piece up so I could have my local sawmill finish the work. I really appreciate the time and consideration Zack gave me. Thank you!”

“Needed a butchers block trimmed a few inches. Oddly a difficult thing to find a service for in Austin as most places expect you to do it yourself. Jeff offered to do it for free and in 20min I had perfectly cut piece! Jeff was super friendly and extremely knowledgeable, a real pleasure to chat with. If I have any future wood work projects I’m definitely going to This Old Wood!”

“Jeff was great and super helpful! I needed to buy some reclaimed lumber and had most of the tools for the project - except the big shop tools (Planer, Joiner). They were able to cut/plane/join - and assist with a second pass of planing (post resin fill). Nice guys, super helpful, and a lot of inventory to choose from!”