Carl's Building Supply

What Carl's Building Supply does

Carl's Building Supply is a single-location, independent building materials retailer headquartered at 10733 Rhody Dr., Port Hadlock, Washington, serving Jefferson County and the surrounding Olympic Peninsula. Founded circa 1949, the company has operated continuously for 75 years and currently functions as a subsidiary or branded location within QXO, evidenced by co-branded logos and the website's outbound link to go.qxo.com/kodiak. The store retails 36+ product categories spanning core lumber and sheet goods, engineered wood, treated lumber, cedar, specialty millwork, roofing, siding, drywall, insulation, plumbing, electrical, masonry, concrete and foundation supplies, fasteners and hardware, doors and windows (including MARVIN storm-proof products), skylights, safety equipment, and a curated set of Milwaukee M18 FUEL power tools. The company also runs a complementary e-commerce storefront with a login-gated pricing model, SKU search, shopping cart, business credit account applications, quote requests for material lists, and appointment scheduling with millwork specialists for door, window, and cabinet projects.

The underlying technology stack is a standard e-commerce platform with account management, product catalog, SKU tracking, and a simple board-foot calculator for lumber purchases (with a 15% waste buffer). The company does not expose documented APIs, SDKs, or MCP endpoints, and its technology footprint is built on the Builderwire framework per the footer attribution. Branding is registered under the Carl's Building Supply mark, and the company operates proprietary social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram, plus an email newsletter signup funnel.

Carl's business model is predominantly direct retail and online sale of building materials, tools, and specialty millwork. Revenue streams are categorized as hardware sales across building materials, tools and equipment, millwork/specialty products, and business credit account services for professional builders. Pricing is quote-based or login-gated; public price disclosure is suppressed, and commercial customers apply for credit accounts. Two customer segments are targeted in parallel: individual homeowners and DIY builders (home construction, renovation, deck building, cabinet installation), and professional builders and contractors (commercial construction with material lists, volume pricing, and credit terms). Distribution is purely single-country/domestic through the physical storefront plus the e-commerce site; no international or multi-location footprint is claimed.

Name

Carl's Building Supply

Legal name

Carl's Building Supply, Inc.

Website

https://carlsbuildingsupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carl's Building Supply is a 75-year-old, single-location independent building materials retailer in Port Hadlock, WA, serving Jefferson County homeowners, DIY builders, and professional contractors with lumber, millwork, tools, and specialty building products via physical store and e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Retail

NAICS

Home Centers (444110), Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAIAEAA

Lumber & Timber Retail (Dimensional Lumber, Plywood, OSB)

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Building Materials & Lumber Retail

SECONDARYCRAIAEAI

Doors, Windows & Millwork Retail (Interior/Exterior Doors, Windows, Moulding)

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Building Materials & Lumber Retail

SECONDARYCRAIAEAF

Masonry & Hardscapes Retail (Brick, Block, Pavers, Stone)

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Building Materials & Lumber Retail

SECONDARYCRAIAEAG

Concrete, Cement & Aggregates Retail (Bagged Mix, Sand, Gravel)

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Building Materials & Lumber Retail

Keywords

• Building materials retail
• Lumber supply
• Construction supplies
• Hardware store
• Millwork products

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Hadlock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: Retail and online sales of building materials including lumber, plywood, treated lumber, cedar, composite decking, insulation, drywall, concrete, masonry products, and other construction supplies. Products are sold individually with SKU tracking and pack quantity management.
2. Tools and Equipment Sales: Sales of power tools, hand tools, fasteners, hardware, and related accessories. Includes professional-grade brands like Milwaukee M18 FUEL tools.
3. Millwork and Specialty Products: Custom millwork, moulding, doors, windows, and specialty building products. Offers Marvin storm-proof windows and doors.
4. Business Account Services: Provides business credit accounts and commercial pricing to professional builders and contractors through application process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Carl's Building Supply is a building materials retailer operating a physical storefront in Port Hadlock, WA and an e-commerce website. The company sells lumber, plywood, treated lumber, cedar, composite decking, insulation, drywall, concrete, masonry products, hardware, fasteners, hand tools, power tools, plumbing, electrical, roofing, siding, doors, windows, cabinets, and millwork products. It also offers free price quoting, business credit accounts for professional builders, and consultation appointments with millwork specialists for door, window, and cabinet projects.

Product overview

Carl's Building Supply is a traditional building materials distributor offering a comprehensive catalog of construction and renovation products through a physical retail location in Port Hadlock, WA. The product portfolio consists of 36+ distinct product categories spanning core building materials (lumber, plywood, treated lumber, cedar, pine, Douglas fir), structural products (I-joists, metal connectors, foundation forming), exterior finishing (roofing, siding, windows, vents, flashing, housewrap), interior finishing (drywall, insulation, moulding/millwork, paint sundries), specialty trades (plumbing, electrical, masonry products, concrete/cement), tools (hand tools, power tools, masonry tools), and hardware/fasteners. Additional offerings include composite decking, railing systems, and branded company merchandise. The company operates as a QXO subsidiary and provides services including free price quoting, millwork specialist consultations, and builder services. Featured products include M18 FUEL power tools (blowers, hedge trimmers, string trimmers, chainsaws), skylight products (Solatube, VELUX), MARVIN storm-proof windows and doors, and premium lumber products like Hemlock CVG and Douglas Fir.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Douglas Fir Lumber Douglas fir lumber for structural applications, trim work, and exposed beam construction, sold to homeowners and professional builders.
• Treated Lumber Pressure-treated lumber for outdoor applications including decks, fences, and ground contact projects.
• Cedar Cedar lumber and wood products including siding, decking, and trim materials known for natural resistance to decay.
• Pine Pine lumber and wood products for construction, trim, and finish carpentry applications.
• Plywood Plywood sheathing and specialty plywood including MDO for various construction applications.
• I-Joist/Lams Engineered wood I-joists and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) for structural framing applications.
• Simpson Metal Products Simpson Strong-Tie metal connectors, brackets, and hardware for structural framing connections.
• Nails and Fasteners Nails, screws, bolts, and miscellaneous fasteners for construction and woodworking applications.
• Hardware General hardware supplies including fasteners, anchors, brackets, and mounting hardware for construction projects.
• Power Tools & Accessories Power tools including M18 FUEL series (blowers, hedge trimmers, string trimmers, chainsaws) and accessories for professional contractors.
• Hand Tools Hand tools for construction and home improvement including hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, and measuring tools.
• Plumbing Plumbing supplies including pipes, fittings, valves, and fixtures for residential and commercial plumbing systems.
• Electrical Electrical supplies including wiring, outlets, switches, breakers, and lighting fixtures for building electrical systems.
• Roofing Products Roofing materials including shingles, underlayment, and flashing for residential and commercial roofing.
• Siding Non-Wood Non-wood siding materials including vinyl, fiber cement, and metal siding products.
• Cedar Shakes/Shingles Cedar shakes and shingles for roofing and siding applications with natural aesthetic appeal.
• Drywall and Accessories Drywall sheets, joint compounds, tape, and accessories for interior wall construction and finishing.
• Insulation Products Building insulation including batt, blown-in, and rigid foam insulation for thermal and acoustic management.
• Paint Sundries Paint and sundries supplies including brushes, rollers, tapes, and paint accessories for residential and commercial painting projects.
• Masonry Products Masonry supplies including cement, concrete, mortar, sand, and masonry tools for brick and block construction.
• Concrete Block/Stone/Drainage Concrete blocks, stones, and drainage products for foundation, masonry, and landscaping applications.
• Moulding and Millwork Architectural mouldings, trim, and millwork for interior and exterior finish carpentry.
• Doors & Windows Doors, windows, and related millwork including Marvin storm-proof windows and doors.
• Cabinets Cabinetry products for kitchen and bathroom installations.
• Sky Windows Skylights and solatubes including Solatube tubular daylighting devices and VELUX fixed skylight systems.
• Composite Decking Composite decking materials for low-maintenance outdoor deck construction.
• Railing Systems Deck and stair railing systems for safety and aesthetic finishing of outdoor structures.
• Safety Equipment Personal protective equipment and safety supplies for construction site compliance.
• Work Clothing, Gloves, Tool Belt Work wear, safety gloves, and tool storage accessories for construction professionals.
• Builder Services Builder services to help simplify the construction process for professional builders, including free price quoting for material lists and projects.
• Millwork Specialist Consultation Scheduled appointments with qualified millwork specialists for door, window, and cabinet projects.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• QXOunclearOthersCarl's Building Supply displays QXO branding on their website, suggesting a corporate parent, acquisition, or branding partnership. The company website URL redirects to go.qxo.com for some content, indicating a relationship with QXO.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Lansing Building Products: Lansing distributes exterior building products—windows, doors, millwork, siding, and specialty products—to professional contractors and dealers. Directly comparable to Carl's specialty windows/doors/millwork focus with Marvin-like premium offerings.
• BMC Stock Holdings: BMC is a national distributor and supplier of building products including lumber, millwork, windows, doors, and structural components to professional builders. Overlaps Carl's assortment and serves the same professional-builder customer base.
• Dunn Lumber: Dunn Lumber is a regional Pacific Northwest building supply retailer serving the Seattle market with lumber, millwork, doors, windows, and design services. Highly comparable to Carl's in geography, product breadth, and emphasis on millwork and design support.
• ABC Supply Co. ABC Supply is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and exterior building products in North America, focused on professional contractors. Comparable to Carl's on the roofing, siding, windows, and contractor-account side of the business.
• 84 Lumber: 84 Lumber is a lumber and building materials retailer and supplier serving professional builders and DIY customers through company-owned stores and contractor yards. Highly comparable to Carl's in core product mix (dimensional lumber, engineered wood, framing, millwork) and contractor-account orientation.
• McCoy's Building Supply: McCoy's operates a chain of family-style building supply stores across the South and Midwest, serving contractors and homeowners with lumber, millwork, doors, windows, and hardware. Closely mirrors Carl's model of deep contractor relationships, on-site millwork services, and broad assortments.

Broad incumbents

• Lowe's: Lowe's is a national home improvement chain selling lumber, building materials, tools, appliances, and millwork to pros and DIY consumers. Competes with Carl's assortment at much broader scale and with stronger pro-contractor programs.
• Menards: Menards is a Midwest-based home improvement chain offering lumber, building materials, millwork, and hardware. Overlaps Carl's product mix and targets similar pro and DIY customers, but operates at much larger scale and with extensive private-label brands.
• True Value: True Value is a hardware cooperative serving independent retailers across the U.S. with building materials, lumber, tools, and paint. Relevant adjacent incumbent to Carl's hybrid hardware/building-supply retailer model.
• Home Depot: Home Depot is the largest U.S. home improvement retailer, offering lumber, building materials, millwork, tools, and contractor services through thousands of stores. Overlaps Carl's across nearly every category but at vastly larger scale and with online pricing transparency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/carlsbldgsupply
• Facebookfacebook.com/carlsbuildingsupply
• Instagraminstagram.com/carlsbldgsupply/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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