Serving Colombo & Western Province

Timber Treatment
for Colombo

Sri Lanka's most experienced timber treatment facility — IPPC registered, ISPM 15 certified, Est. 1955. Kiln drying, VPI treatment, and ISPM 15 heat treatment with island-wide delivery to Colombo.

Island-wide DeliveryIPPC RegisteredEst. 1955ISPM 15 Certified

Serving Colombo's construction, furniture, and export industries

Located at 1088, Colombo Road, Daluwakotuwa, Kochchikade — 40 minutes north of Colombo on the main Colombo–Negombo highway. Colombo businesses regularly send timber batches to our facility for treatment, then collect or arrange delivery to their site. We deliver to all Colombo districts, including the port area for export clients.

~40 minfrom Colombo city
70+years in operation
3treatment services
What We Offer

Three Treatment Services Under One Roof

Service 1

Kiln Drying

Precision drying to 12–15% MC

Our fully automated kiln removes moisture evenly across every piece. Timber comes out dimensionally stable and ready for cutting, machining, or installation — critical for Colombo's high-value furniture, joinery, and fit-out projects where warping or shrinkage post-installation is not acceptable.

  • Target: 12–15% moisture content across all species
  • Suitable for construction, furniture, doors, windows, and export
  • Drying time: 3–12 days depending on species and thickness
  • Calibrated meters verify moisture at multiple points per batch
Service 2

Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI)

Full-core Boron Borax protection

Surface treatments only protect the outer millimetres. Our VPI process drives 5% Boron Borax preservative deep into the wood core at 10 bar (145 PSI) — providing protection that holds even after cutting and machining. Essential for Colombo construction projects where timber is embedded in walls, floors, or roofing structures.

  • 10 bar (145 PSI) pressure drives preservative to the wood core
  • Protects against termites, borers, and fungal decay
  • 10-year warranty against pest contamination
  • Safe, non-toxic — no heavy metals, arsenic, or solvents
Service 3

ISPM 15 Heat Treatment

IPPC registered export compliance

All wooden packaging, crates, and dunnage in international trade must be ISPM 15 certified. Without it, shipments can be held or rejected at destination ports. We are IPPC registered with the National Plant Quarantine Service and issue the required IPPC mark — essential for Colombo's exporting businesses shipping through the Port of Colombo.

  • IPPC registered — compliant with international phytosanitary standards
  • Core heated to 56°C for a minimum of 30 minutes
  • Accepted in 180+ countries for international export
  • Treatment certificate issued per shipment

Common Questions from Colombo Customers

How far is St. Xavier Timber from Colombo?

Our facility is at 1088, Colombo Road, Daluwakotuwa, Kochchikade — approximately 40–45 minutes north of Colombo city along the Colombo–Negombo road. We also offer island-wide delivery, so many Colombo customers send timber to us for treatment and arrange collection or delivery from our facility.

Do you deliver treated timber to Colombo?

Yes. We deliver treated timber directly to Colombo construction sites, furniture workshops, warehouses, and export depots across the Western Province. Delivery is arranged at the time of quoting.

Is ISPM 15 treatment available for Colombo port exporters?

Yes. We are IPPC registered and issue the official IPPC phytosanitary mark on all certified wooden packaging. Our certificates are accepted by Port of Colombo customs and at destination ports in 180+ countries. We regularly serve Colombo-based exporters.

How do I get a quote?

Call us on 031 227 7752, WhatsApp 071 471 1417, or use the quote form on our website. Send your timber species, dimensions, quantity, and required treatment. We typically respond within a few hours.

Ready to treat your timber?

Send us your timber species, dimensions, and quantity. We will advise on the right treatment and provide a quote — usually within a few hours.