Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Company

What Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Company does

Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Company is a regional building products dealer and light manufacturer headquartered in Waukee, Iowa, serving Central and Eastern Iowa through five retail showroom and yard locations in Altoona, Coralville, Marion, Waukee, and Webster City, supplemented by a truss and component plant. Founded in 1856 and operating under the brand "Iowa's Building Headquarters," the company distributes a comprehensive portfolio spanning lumber and engineered wood, kitchen and bath cabinetry and countertops, windows and doors (including pre-hung units produced in an in-house Interior Door Shop), decking and railing, roofing and siding, moulding and millwork, flooring and tile, insulation, and tools, fasteners, and hardware from brands such as Andersen, Windsor, James Hardie, GAF, Trex, and TimberTech.

The company monetizes primarily through quote-based hardware sales to professional builders, commercial/multi-family contractors, remodelers, specialty contractors, property managers, and retail homeowners, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market combines outside sales representatives who visit job sites and provide free blueprint take-offs and estimates, inside sales counter staff across locations, showroom-based selling at Idea Centers (with a flagship in Waukee featuring kitchen/bath design and one of the largest deck showrooms in the Des Moines metro), and a multi-asset delivery fleet for job-site drop-offs. Plum Design Services—a wholly-owned subsidiary—provides custom home plans, remodeling design, and 3D renderings, while a 3D Kitchen Planner digital tool extends design capabilities online.

Gilcrest/Jewett was acquired by US LBM in 2024, joining a national specialty building materials distribution platform as a core operating subsidiary; leadership transitioned with Ken Oetjen appointed President succeeding Jason Worth. The company competes on regional density, brand longevity, in-house door and truss manufacturing, and relationship-driven professional services rather than on technology differentiation.

Name

Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Company

Legal name

Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Company

Website

https://gilcrestjewett.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1856

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Company is a 169-year-old Iowa-based building products dealer and light manufacturer operating five retail showrooms and a truss plant across Central and Eastern Iowa, serving professional builders, contractors, remodelers, property managers, and homeowners with lumber, doors, cabinetry, and related materials, and operating as a subsidiary of US LBM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331), Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)

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), Doors, Windows & Millwork Retail (Interior/Exterior Doors, Windows, Moulding) (CRAIAEAI), Wood Mouldings, Millwork & Trim (IMADADAG)

Keywords

• Lumber supply
• Building materials distribution
• Kitchen and bath design
• Windows and doors
• Roofing and siding

Headquarters

HQ city

Waukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: Revenue generated from selling lumber, building materials, windows, doors, cabinetry, flooring, roofing, siding, and related construction supplies to professional builders, contractors, and homeowners. Sales occur through retail locations, showrooms, and direct delivery to job sites.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Company is a building materials dealer and manufacturer that distributes lumber, engineered wood, windows, doors, cabinetry, countertops, decking, roofing, siding, moulding, flooring, insulation, and tools/hardware to professional builders, contractors, remodelers, and homeowners across Central and Eastern Iowa. The company complements its physical product offerings with professional estimating, blueprint take-offs, kitchen and bath design, custom home planning, in-house pre-hung door manufacturing, truss and component manufacturing, and job site delivery through five retail showrooms.

Product overview

Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Company is a building materials supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of lumber, building supplies, and specialty products through nine product categories. The core product line spans Lumber & Building Materials (including engineered wood, hardwoods, softwoods, and plywood), Windows & Doors (with in-house door shop), Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry & Countertops (custom and semi-custom), Decking & Railing, Roofing & Siding, Moulding & Millwork, Flooring & Tile, Insulation, and Tools/Fasteners/Hardware. The company complements its physical product offerings with design services including Kitchen & Bath Design at its Waukee Idea Center, Plum Design for custom home plans and 3D renderings, free estimating services, and delivery across central and eastern Iowa. A digital Kitchen Planner tool enables customers to design kitchens in 3D. The company operates five locations (Coralville, Marion, Waukee, Webster City, Altoona) serving professionals (remodelers, residential builders, commercial contractors, specialty contractors, property managers) and homeowners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Plum Design Services: Custom home plan design, home remodeling design services, and professional 3D home renderings.

Products and services

• Lumber & Building Materials A wide variety of quality lumber and sheet goods for any project, including engineered wood (LP Building Solutions, LVL, LSL, Timberstrand, I-Joist, Gluelam, Rimboard), hardwoods (red oak, white oak, poplar, maple, hickory, cherry, mahogany, alder), softwoods (pine, cedar), dimension lumber, and plywood/OSB. Sold to professional builders, contractors, and homeowners.
• Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry & Countertops Extensive selection of custom and semi-custom cabinetry, countertops (natural stone, quartz, laminate, solid surfaces, wood), and hardware, including ShowPlace Cabinetry, displayed at the Waukee Idea Center showroom. Served to homeowners, remodelers, and builders.
• Windows & Doors Wide selection of windows and doors including entry door systems, interior doors, skylights, storm doors, and patio doors, featuring brands Andersen, Masonite, ThermaTru, and Iowa-based Windsor Windows and Doors, plus in-house pre-hung door manufacturing.
• Decking & Railing Quality decking, railing, and porch materials including PVC, composite, wood, iron, aluminum, hardwoods, cedar, and pressure-treated options, featuring TimberTech and Trex composite decking, Westbury aluminum railing, and GRK fasteners.
• Roofing & Siding Roofing and siding products including vinyl, cedar, cedar lap, composite, wood, aluminum, fiber cement, polymer siding, shutters, and trim, featuring James Hardie fiber cement siding, GAF shingles, and LP building products.
• Moulding & Millwork Full range of interior and exterior moulding from pine to PVC and polyurethane, plus millwork including stair parts, wainscoting, baseboard, crown moulding, door surrounds, casings, coffered ceilings, columns, exterior trim, railings, and stairways.
• Flooring & Tile Complete flooring solutions including wood flooring, laminate, carpeting, natural stone, ceramic tile, and luxury vinyl plank, with over 35 years of floor covering experience and an Idea Center showroom in Waukee.
• Insulation Fiberglass insulation, board insulation, and housewrap products for energy efficiency, featuring brands including Owens Corning and Tyvek housewrap.
• Tools, Fasteners & Hardware Hardware options for new construction and remodeling including nails, screws, deck screws, wood connectors/anchors, masonry anchors, and locksets, featuring brands Simpson Strong-Tie, Grip-Rite, FastenMaster, Dexter, Kwikset, and Schlage.
• Kitchen & Bath Design Services Design services specializing in space planning, layout, and material selection for kitchens and bathrooms, with delivery and installation of select cabinetry and flooring products at the Waukee Idea Center.
• Plum Design Services Custom home plan design, home remodeling design services, and professional 3D home renderings delivered by Gilcrest/Jewett's wholly-owned subsidiary Plum Design Services for customers undertaking larger custom or complex renovation projects.
• Estimating Services Free material estimating services including blueprint take-offs and product recommendations provided by every salesperson, available to professional builders, contractors, and homeowners regardless of project size.
• Delivery Services Fast, reliable delivery of building materials to job sites, driveways, garages, or staging areas across central and eastern Iowa, supported by multiple delivery assets and locations.
• Installation Services Installation services offered alongside kitchen and bath design, including delivery and installation of select cabinetry and flooring products.
• Kitchen Planner 3D kitchen design tool allowing customers to browse products and styles, enter room dimensions, and plan their space in 3D online.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Plum Design ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlum Design Services provides custom home plan design, home remodeling design services, and professional 3D home renderings. Gilcrest/Jewett refers customers to Plum Design for architectural planning and complex renovation projects, creating a complementary design-to-materials workflow.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ABC Supply Co. Largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and exterior building products in North America with a similarly pro-contractor focused GTM model. Directly comparable as a specialty building products distributor serving builders and contractors.
• 84 Lumber: Private lumber and building materials retailer/dealer with 250+ locations serving professional builders, remodelers, and DIY customers. Closely comparable business model combining retail showrooms, manufactured components, and contractor-focused sales.
• Foundation Building Materials: Specialty distributor of building products including insulation, drywall, ceilings, steel framing, and complementary categories. Comparable as a specialty building products distributor serving contractors with dedicated reps and delivery.
• Lansing Building Products: Specialty distributor of exterior building products (windows, siding, decking, millwork, cabinetry) focused on professional builders, remodelers, and contractors. Closely mirrors Gilcrest/Jewett's specialty contractor value proposition and pro-channel model.
• Stock Building Supply (now Builders FirstSource): Pre-merger pro-focused lumber and components distributor with showrooms, truss plants, and design centers serving residential builders. Now part of Builders FirstSource but historically a direct comparable on business model and customer mix.
• Carter Lumber: Private pro-focused lumber and building materials dealer with showrooms, kitchen/bath design centers, and truss plants across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Closely comparable regional pro-dealer model with manufacturing integration.

Broad incumbents

• Builders FirstSource: Largest U.S. supplier of structural building products, value-added components, and services to professional builders with national scale. Comparable as a pro-focused lumber and components distributor with manufacturing capabilities (truss, panels, millwork).
• Boise Cascade: Public manufacturer and distributor of engineered wood products, plywood, lumber, and building materials with wholesale and pro-dealer channels. Comparable through its wood products manufacturing and pro-channel distribution.
• US LBM: Parent company and national platform of which Gilcrest/Jewett is a core operating subsidiary. Provides framework for understanding the scale, capabilities, and operating playbook applied to Gilcrest/Jewett's local execution.

Regional players

• Menards: Private Midwest-based home improvement retailer with a heavy Iowa presence competing for the same DIY, contractor, and pro-builder customers. Comparable as a regional competitor with showrooms, lumber yards, and design services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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