Mentor Lumber & Supply

What Mentor Lumber & Supply does

Mentor Lumber & Supply Company is a privately held, family-owned building materials retailer founded in 1922 and headquartered in Mentor, Ohio. The company operates two full-service lumberyards — one in Mentor (Lake County) and one in Chardon (Geauga County) — serving Northeast Ohio professional builders, remodeling contractors, architects, and homeowners. Its core product catalog spans dimensional lumber, plywood, engineered wood, cabinetry (6 lines from stock to custom), countertops (100+ granite, natural stone, quartzite, and quartz options), windows, doors, decking and railing, siding, millwork, paneling, hardware, and a hardware store, complemented by an in-house custom millwork fabrication shop (the Mentor Door & Millwork division, est. 1988).

The company monetizes through retail and trade sales of building materials with quote-based unit pricing, supplemented by professional service fees for design/consultation (3D kitchen design, in-home measure, blueprint estimating), custom millwork fabrication, jobsite delivery via a multi-vehicle fleet, and installation (the Mentor Installed Services division, est. 1992). Recurring customer relationships are supported by Net-10th credit accounts and an online INET portal for invoice, inventory, and pricing access, while larger projects are financed via a referral partnership with Dollar Bank. Mentor Lumber positions itself as a one-stop design-build supply partner — combining traditional lumberyard supply, showroom-based experiential retail, and downstream installation services — rather than a digital-native or technology-led competitor.

Name

Mentor Lumber & Supply

Legal name

Mentor Lumber & Supply Company

Website

https://mentorlumber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mentor Lumber & Supply is a family-owned building materials retailer founded in 1922, operating two full-service lumberyards in Mentor and Chardon, Ohio. It serves Northeast Ohio professional builders, contractors, and homeowners with lumber, cabinetry, millwork, design, delivery, and installation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Retail and Lumber Supply

NAICS

Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331), Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (423310), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212), Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing (321912)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Structural & Framing Components Retail (Trusses, Joists, Beams, Engineered Wood) (CRAIAEAJ), Building Materials & Lumber Distribution (CRAOAFAD), Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins) (IMAFANAJ)

Keywords

• Lumber supply
• Building materials retail
• Custom millwork fabrication
• Kitchen design services
• Construction supply distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Mentor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: Retail and wholesale sales of lumber, building materials, cabinetry, hardware, windows, doors, decking, millwork, and siding to professional builders, contractors, remodelers, and homeowners. Products sold include dimensional lumber, plywood, treated lumber, engineered wood products, and specialty items.
2. Custom Millwork and Fabrication: Custom millwork products manufactured in-house including pre-built stairs, mantles, custom doors, and specialty woodwork. Added value through fabrication services.
3. Design and Consultation Services: Kitchen design services with FREE design center consultations and in-home measure services. 3-step kitchen design process with 3D renderings.
4. Delivery and Logistics Services: Jobsite and home delivery services covering all of Northeast Ohio. Fleet of trucks including tractor trailers, forklift trucks, box trucks, vans, and pick-up trucks with lift gate placement capabilities.
5. Installation Services: Mentor Installed Services division offers installation of interior trim, decks, siding, and other products with professional sub-contractors and project managers.
6. Credit Account Services: Credit accounts (net 10th terms) for contractors, businesses, and homeowners. Online account access with invoice viewing, payment processing, and inventory/pricing checks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mentor Lumber & Supply is a full-service building materials retailer and lumberyard selling lumber, cabinetry, windows, doors, decking, siding, millwork, paneling, hardware, mailboxes, and construction supplies, complemented by professional services including 3D kitchen design consultation, in-home measurement, custom millwork fabrication, blueprint estimating, jobsite delivery, contractor credit accounts, and turnkey installation. It serves professional builders, remodeling contractors, architects, and homeowners across Northeast Ohio through two full-service locations in Mentor and Chardon, plus an in-house installation division and a delivery fleet.

Product overview

Mentor Lumber & Supply is a building materials retailer offering a comprehensive portfolio of products centered around home building and remodeling. The core product categories include cabinetry, hardware, windows, siding, decking/railing, doors, millwork/trim, paneling, building materials, mailboxes, and a hardware store. These products are complemented by professional services including design and consultation, delivery, estimating, showrooms, custom millwork fabrication, installation, and credit services. The company operates two divisions (Mentor and Chardon) serving Northeast Ohio. Notable supplier brands carried include TimberTech, Andersen, James Hardie, Therma-Tru, and Decora Cabinets. The company also offers a proprietary INET customer portal for account management and an online deck calculator tool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mentor Door & Millwork: Division offering interior doors, pre-built stairs, mantles, and custom woodworking
• Mentor Installed Services
• INET

Products and services

• Cabinetry Kitchen, bathroom, office, and specialty cabinetry for residential applications, including 6 cabinetry lines from stock to semi-custom to custom, with design services, in-home measurements, and professional installation.
• Hardware

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivery in as little as 7 days for cabinet orders
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Home Builders Association of Greater Cleveland (HBA)coreOthersIndustry association partner providing support and connection to the home building community in Greater Cleveland area.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreOthersNational industry association partner representing home builders and remodelers at national level.
• National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI)coreOthersIndustry association partner for remodeling professionals providing resources and networking.
• The American Institute of Architects (AIA)coreOthersProfessional association for architects providing resources and professional development.
• OrgillcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary buying group/distributor partner for building materials supply chain.
• LMC (Lumber Merchandising Center)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuying group partner for lumber and building materials merchandising.
• MasterBrand CabinetscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor cabinet supplier partner including Aristokraft and other cabinet brands.
• Choice CabinetscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCabinet supplier line offering stock, semi-custom, and custom options.
• KraftMaid CabinetscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium cabinet supplier brand available through Mentor Lumber.
• Showplace CabinetrycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCustom and semi-custom cabinet supplier.
• Wolf Home ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCabinet and building materials supplier.
• CambriacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuartz countertop supplier offering premium natural stone surfaces.
• Granex IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGranite countertop supplier.
• Andersen WindowscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium window and patio door supplier with hands-on displays in showrooms.
• Simonton WindowscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWindow and patio door supplier.
• ProViacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWindows, doors, and siding supplier.
• Therma-TrucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExterior door supplier offering installation instructions and support.
• JELD-WENcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInterior and exterior door supplier.
• Simpson Door CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInterior and exterior door supplier.
• TimberTechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorComposite decking and railing supplier with deck designer tool and installation resources.
• AZEK ExteriorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPVC trim, moulding, and composite decking supplier with installation help resources.
• James HardiecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFiber cement siding supplier with installation and tech documentation.
• EmtekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoor hardware and cabinet hardware supplier.
• SchlagecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoor locks and hardware supplier with product videos.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ABC Supply Co. Largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, doors, and exterior building products in North America. Overlaps with Mentor Lumber's siding, window, door, and decking categories as a competing channel for professional contractors.
• Lowe's: National home improvement big-box retailer with pro-focused programs (Lowe's for Pros), lumber, cabinets, and installation services competing for the same Northeast Ohio builder and homeowner base.
• Menards: Privately held Midwest-based home improvement chain with deep lumber, building materials, and millwork offering. Competes directly with Mentor Lumber for pro and DIY customers across Ohio.
• Home Depot: National home improvement big-box retailer with lumber, building materials, kitchen/bath, and installed services competing directly with Mentor Lumber for both DIY and pro customers across NE Ohio.
• Ferguson (Ferguson Enterprises): Large specialty distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and building products (including windows and doors) to professional contractors. Adjacent pro-distribution model with overlap in door, window, and millwork categories.

Direct peers

• McCoy's Building Supply: Family-owned building materials retailer with over 80 yards across the South-Central U.S. offering lumber, millwork, kitchen/bath design, and contractor credit. Comparable in its pro-focused yard model, although at larger scale and in different geographies.
• BMC Stock Holdings: Major U.S. distributor and manufacturer of building products including lumber, millwork, structural components, and wall systems serving large production homebuilders. Comparable supply-side positioning in lumber and millwork categories, though focused on production builders rather than custom/remodel.
• Lansing Building Products: Specialty distributor of exterior building products including siding, windows, doors, decking, and millwork serving professional contractors across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Comparable because of its focus on building product distribution with installed services, but no full lumber yard offering.
• 84 Lumber: Large private lumber and building materials dealer serving professional builders and DIY customers across the U.S. with yard-based distribution, installation services, and engineered wood components. Closest direct comparable to Mentor Lumber in terms of pro-focused lumberyard model, though at vastly greater scale.
• Carter Lumber: Family-owned lumber and building materials retailer with showrooms, kitchen/bath design centers, installed services, and contractor credit accounts concentrated in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Highly comparable operating model — multi-category yard, design-led showrooms, professional and homeowner segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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