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Ted Todd vs Woodpecker Engineered Wood Flooring

Published 6 July 2026 · Updated 6 November 2026

Reviewed by our team, led by Adam Williams, Managing Director

Ted Todd and Woodpecker are two of the best-known British names in wood flooring. Both make engineered oak, both are sold through specialist retailers and both are popular for period and country homes. Where they part company is at the top end: Ted Todd goes further into reclaimed timber and specialist finishes, while Woodpecker keeps a tighter, simpler range. We supply both to order, so here is how they compare.

In this article

Character and range
At a glance
Ted Todd suits you if
Woodpecker suits you if
Buying from us
Frequently asked questions

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Key takeaways

Ted Todd’s premium boards use a 2-layer build with up to around 6mm of oak on top. Ted Todd also sells solid and reclaimed floors.

Woodpecker’s planks mostly share a 15mm build with a 4mm oak top; Chepstow reaches 21mm with a 6mm top.

Ted Todd usually costs more, particularly in its flagship and reclaimed lines.

Neither is on display in our showroom. We quote both, supply them across the UK with free delivery and fit them locally.

Character and range

Ted Todd’s catalogue is broad and design-led. Alongside aged and characterful oak, it offers bevel-free boards for a seamless finish, textured surfaces, specialist species and genuinely reclaimed boards. That breadth makes it a favourite of interior designers working on period restorations and high-end new builds.

Woodpecker’s engineered line-up is easier to navigate. One build covers most of its planks, so you choose mainly by width and finish: Stonehaven for an entry plank, Harlech, Dartmouth, Berkeley or Bourton for 15mm boards and Chepstow for the flagship. Highclere herringbone, Goodrich chevron and Orkney parquet cover the patterns.

At a glance

Both brands’ details come from their published information and can change. We confirm the current specification and terms when we quote.

	Ted Todd	Woodpecker
Thickest oak top	Around 6mm on flagship boards	6mm on Chepstow
Typical plank	Varies widely by collection	15mm with a 4mm oak top
Reclaimed and solid wood	Yes	Engineered focus
Vinyl	No	Yes, click vinyl ranges
Warranty	Varies by range	Long warranty on most ranges
Price level	Premium to top of market	Mid to premium
On display in Altrincham	No	No

Ted Todd suits you if

The project needs reclaimed boards or a floor that looks genuinely old.

You want a bevel-free, textured or unusual-species floor.

Your designer has specified it, or you want a brand with a strong design pedigree.

You need solid wood alongside engineered in the same scheme.

Woodpecker suits you if

You want a quality 15mm/4mm oak plank without top-of-market prices.

You like a simple choice of widths and finishes.

You want a herringbone, chevron and parquet that share the same build as the planks.

You also want click vinyl from the same brand. Woodpecker’s Weymouth, Warwick and Whitby ranges are sold on our website.

Buying from us

We supply and fit Ted Todd and Woodpecker on a quote. Neither is on display in our Altrincham showroom, so we work from the brands’ specifications and photographs. Delivery is free across the UK. We fit across Altrincham, Manchester and Cheshire using a regular team of fitters we know and trust.

If you are open to other options, our own GF engineered oak offers 20mm boards with a 6mm oak top at a lower price. You can see the full GF range in our Wood Room. The Ted Todd vs GF and Woodpecker vs GF guides go into detail.

Who leads our guides

Adam Williams

Managing Director, Grosvenor Flooring

Adam Williams is Managing Director of Grosvenor Flooring in Altrincham. He sets the standards our guides are written to and guides the team that reviews them, so the advice matches the floors we supply, the manufacturers' specifications and the way the fitters we work with install them.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Ted Todd or Woodpecker?

Woodpecker, as a rule. Ted Todd’s flagship and reclaimed ranges sit at the top of the market.

Which is better for a period property?

Both work. Ted Todd has the edge where reclaimed or genuinely aged timber is wanted; Woodpecker’s character planks suit a traditional look for less.

Do both have a 6mm oak option?

Yes. Ted Todd’s flagship 2-layer boards and Woodpecker Chepstow both carry around 6mm of oak.

Can I see either in your showroom?

No. Both are supplied to order. Our Wood Room shows our own GF range, five Parador ranges and Kahrs.

Do you fit both?

Yes, across Altrincham, Manchester and Cheshire.