What Lampert Lumber does

Lampert Lumber is a Midwestern retail distributor of lumber and building materials, operating 29 company-owned locations across Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa. Founded in 1887 and headquartered in Oakdale, Minnesota, the company serves two core customer segments: individual homeowners undertaking construction, renovation, or DIY projects, and professional contractors requiring reliable supply of building materials for commercial and residential jobs. Its product portfolio spans lumber, engineered wood, cabinets, countertops, doors, windows, flooring, insulation, siding, decks, gypsum board, tools, shelving, roofing, paints and stains, plus extended assortment access via the Do It Best online catalog.

Beyond physical retail, Lampert monetizes a design and consulting services layer that includes house planning, custom cabinet design using 2020 3D rendering software, window, door, flooring, deck, and paint selection, plus remodeling consulting. Digital tools include a Kitchen Planner 3D platform and an Interactive Visualizer. Contractor customers access account management through an Epicor-powered portal for orders, invoices, statements, and online payments, with credit applications processed via Bectran. The go-to-market is sales-led through physical retail with enterprise field-sales support for contractors, supplemented by online quote requests, virtual design consultations, and contractor webinars.

Lampert operates as a subsidiary of US LBM, a building materials distribution conglomerate, which provides shared infrastructure including the contractor portal, bill pay systems, and digital design tools. Revenue is generated primarily through retail hardware and building materials sales with a smaller professional services attach. The LamPerks loyalty rewards program was discontinued effective December 31, 2024. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Lampert Lumber

Legal name

Lampert Lumber

Website

https://lampertlumber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Lampert Lumber is a Midwestern retail distributor of lumber and building materials, operating 29 locations across five states and serving homeowners and professional contractors with products, design consulting, and contractor account services as a subsidiary of US LBM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Hardware and Building Materials Sales: Revenue from selling lumber, building materials, hardware, tools, and related products through company-owned retail locations
2. Design and Consulting Services: Design consultation services for cabinets, decks, flooring, windows, doors, paint selection, and house plans

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lampert Lumber is a Midwestern building materials retailer that sells lumber, engineered wood, cabinets, countertops, doors, windows, flooring, roofing, insulation, siding, decking, gypsum board, tools, shelving, paints & stains, and an extended hardlines catalog via Do It Best. The company complements product sales with design and consulting services (house plans, cabinet design, window/door/flooring/paint selection, deck design, remodeling consulting, and virtual design consultations) and operates a contractor account portal for orders, invoices, and online payments.

Product overview

Lampert Lumber is a Midwestern lumber and building materials retailer operating 29 locations across Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa since 1887. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of building materials organized into core products (Lumber, Engineered Wood, Cabinets, Countertops, Doors, Windows, Flooring, Insulation, Siding, Decks, Gypsum Board, Tools, Shelving, Roofing, Paints & Stains) and an extended catalog through Do It Best. Beyond product sales, Lampert provides design and consulting services including House Plans, Cabinet Design (using 2020 3D rendering software), Window Selection, Door Selection, Flooring Selection, Deck Design, Paint Selection, and Remodeling Consulting. The company also offers digital tools including a Kitchen Planner 3D tool and Interactive Visualizer. Contractor-specific offerings include account management portals for orders, invoices, and online payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lumber Top-quality lumber in various grades and types for construction and home improvement projects, sold through company-owned retail stores across the Midwest.
• Engineered Wood Engineered wood products designed to be more resistant to water and pests than traditional lumber, for construction and home improvement.
• Cabinets Cabinets for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, garages, offices, and storage spaces, with custom cabinet design services available.
• Countertops Kitchen and bathroom countertops available in various materials and styles.
• Doors Exterior doors, interior doors, garage doors, patio doors, and storm doors from various brands and styles, with selection assistance.
• Windows Windows including awning, casement, double hung, picture windows, and skylights from multiple brands, with selection guidance.
• Flooring Wood flooring, carpet, tiles, and luxury vinyl tiles from various brands, with expert flooring selection.
• Insulation Building insulation materials for residential and commercial construction.
• Siding Exterior siding materials for home protection, insulation, and aesthetics.
• Decks Deck materials including treated lumber, cedar, and composite decking in various colors and styles, with custom deck design services.
• Gypsum Board Gypsum board products from National Gypsum, including cement and fire-rated options for residential and commercial buildings.
• Tools Hand tools, power tools, and ladders from various brands for construction and home improvement projects.
• Shelving Closet shelving and storage systems, including Real Closet custom shelving with patented foundation rail system and Organized Living products.
• Roofing Roofing materials and accessories including copper, genova, seamless, and vinyl gutters, for residential and commercial buildings.
• Paints & Stains Paint and stain products from brands including Valspar, Cabot, DeckCorrect, Drylok, Duckback, Flood, KILZ, Krylon, Medallion, Penofin, Purdy, Rust-Oleum, Shur-Line, Sunnyside, Wooster, and Zar, with color/style consultation.
• Hardlines Product Catalog (Do It Best) Extended catalog of hardline products accessed through the Do It Best online catalog for items not available in-store, extending in-store inventory breadth.
• House Plans service Expert assistance for customers developing property or designing their dream home, from initial planning through completion.
• Cabinet Design service Custom cabinet design using 2020 Kitchen Design Software to produce 3D renderings for laundry rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, garages, storage, entertainment centers, and offices.
• Window Selection service Expert guidance to help customers select ideal windows from various brands and types for any building project.
• Door Selection service Selection assistance for exterior, interior, patio, and storm doors with various security options.
• Flooring Selection service Expert help choosing wood flooring, carpet, tiles, and luxury vinyl tiles based on material, durability, and maintenance needs.
• Deck Design service Custom outdoor deck design services creating personalized spaces using treated lumber, cedar, or composite materials.
• Paint Selection service Color and style consultation for interior and exterior paints with a wide selection of brands and shades.
• Remodeling Consulting service Advisory services for home remodeling projects, helping customers make informed choices about cabinetry, appliances, and flooring.
• Virtual Design Consultations Video chat and screen share consultations with designers for materials, designs, and project planning from home.
• Kitchen Planner 3D Tool Interactive 3D kitchen design tool hosted on the US LBM platform that lets users browse products/styles, enter room dimensions, and visualize their kitchen space.
• Interactive Visualizer Photo upload and gallery tool (powered by Renoworks) that allows users to visualize spaces with new designs from home.
• Contractor Account Management & Online Bill Payment Online portal (Epicor Anywhere) plus bill payment site for contractor accounts to view orders, invoices, and statements and make payments 24/7, supported by Business Credit App via Bectran.

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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Do It BestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDo It Best is an online catalog partner that extends Lampert Lumber's product availability. When items are not available in-store, Lampert can quickly source products through the Do It Best online catalog.
• Real ClosetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal Closet creates custom shelving and storage systems using a patented foundation rail system. They offer affordable closet and shelving solutions with all-wood construction and environmentally friendly materials. Lampert Lumber carries their products and promotes their services.
• Organized LivingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganized Living provides shelving and organization products for various projects and budgets. They partner with Lampert Lumber to distribute their products through Lampert's retail locations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lowe's: Lowe's is the second-largest U.S. home improvement retailer, offering a comparable assortment of lumber, building materials, and design services. It overlaps with Lampert on both DIY and pro segments and competes in several Midwest markets.
• Boise Cascade: Boise Cascade is a major manufacturer and distributor of engineered wood products, lumber, and building materials supplies, with a distribution arm serving retail lumber yards and dealers. It is both a potential supplier to and a partial competitor of Lampert in the engineered wood and lumber category.
• The Home Depot: The Home Depot is the largest U.S. home improvement retailer, competing with Lampert across all product categories including lumber, cabinets, flooring, and design services. It represents the dominant big-box incumbent against which Lampert differentiates on expertise and regional service.

Direct peers

• Carter Lumber: Carter Lumber is a Midwest-based retail lumber yard and building materials dealer serving professional contractors and DIY homeowners. Its regional footprint, lumber-and-millwork focus, and contractor service model closely mirror Lampert's go-to-market approach.
• Menards: Menards is a privately held Midwestern big-box home improvement chain headquartered in Eau Claire, WI, with deep concentration across the same states Lampert serves (MN, WI, SD, ND, IA). It is Lampert's most direct large-format competitor for both DIY homeowners and contractors in the regional lumber and building materials market.
• McCoy's Building Supply: McCoy's is a family-owned retail lumber and building materials chain operating stores across the South-Central and Midwest U.S. It serves the same dual DIY/contractor customer base with comparable lumber, engineered wood, cabinets, and design service offerings.
• Stock Building Supply (SRS Distribution): Stock Building Supply, now part of SRS Distribution, is a national distributor and retailer of lumber and building materials serving professional builders. Its multi-location yard model and contractor focus make it a structural peer to Lampert's yard operations.
• ABC Supply Co. ABC Supply is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and exterior building products in North America. While more focused on exteriors, its contractor-oriented distribution model overlaps with a meaningful portion of Lampert's contractor product mix.
• 84 Lumber: 84 Lumber operates a large network of component plants and retail lumber yards serving professional builders and contractors across the U.S. Its contractor-centric model and broad building materials assortment overlap directly with Lampert's contractor business and core product categories.

Others

• Weyerhaeuser: Weyerhaeuser is one of the world's largest private owners of timberlands and a major producer of lumber, OSB, and engineered wood products. As a key upstream supplier to building materials dealers, it is ecosystem-relevant rather than a direct competitor to Lampert.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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