Tuckerton Lumber Company

What Tuckerton Lumber Company does

Tuckerton Lumber Company, operating as TLCII, LLC, is a family-owned independent retailer of lumber, building materials, hardware, tools, and home improvement supplies, headquartered in Tuckerton, New Jersey, and founded in 1932 by Dr. Fred N. Bunnell. The business operates three New Jersey storefronts: the Tuckerton main hub at 138 Railroad Avenue, the Surf City location on Long Beach Island at 200 Long Beach Blvd, and the Tuckerton Paint Store at 249 North Green Street, which operates as an authorized Benjamin Moore retailer offering color matching and paint mixing. Inventory spans over 35,000 SKUs across core categories including framing lumber, doors and windows, power and hand tools, fasteners, general hardware, paints and stains, and hardscape/masonry, plus add-on categories such as plumbing, electrical, lawn and garden, storage, automotive, and lighting.

The company runs a hybrid retail and e-commerce model on the Epicor INET platform for inventory and ordering, supplemented by a dedicated PROS portal that provides professional contractors with access to catalogs, SDS/TDS documentation, and product videos. Its customer base is split between professional builders and contractors (served via quote-based pricing and 30-day payment terms) and do-it-yourself homeowners and seasonal Long Beach Island residents (served via walk-in retail and an online storefront). Pricing is largely unit-based at retail, with bespoke quote pricing for larger contractor orders, a 1.5% late fee, and 18% annual interest on overdue accounts; no public tiered pricing is disclosed.

The business remains privately held by the Bunnell/Laird family, with Claire Laird as owner/founder since 1965 and third-generation family members (Bruce Bunnell Nelson, Tim Harrigle, Elizabeth Harrigle) having joined in the 1980s. There is no institutional investment, parent company, or public funding; revenue and headcount are not disclosed. Marketing and customer acquisition are anchored on physical storefront presence, the company website, and word-of-mouth referrals generated over 85+ years of local operation.

Name

Tuckerton Lumber Company

Legal name

TLCII, LLC

Website

https://tlcnj.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tuckerton Lumber Company is a family-owned, multi-generational independent lumber and hardware retailer operating three New Jersey storefronts plus an e-commerce site, serving professional contractors and DIY homeowners with over 35,000 building material, tool, and paint SKUs since 1932.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Retail

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Structural & Framing Components Retail (Trusses, Joists, Beams, Engineered Wood) (CRAIAEAJ)

Keywords

• Building materials retail
• Lumber and hardware
• Home improvement supplies
• Benjamin Moore paint retailer
• Contractor building supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Beachwood

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Sale of building materials, lumber, hardware, tools, paint, and related home improvement products through retail stores and e-commerce. Operates with inventory of over 35,000 items. Quote-based pricing for larger orders with standard payment terms of 30 days.
2. Contractor Services: Specialized services for professional contractors including project consultation, color matching, and paint mixing through Benjamin Moore partnership. Delivery and pickup options available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tuckerton Lumber Company operates a multi-generational family-owned retail lumber and hardware business with over 35,000 items across three New Jersey locations. It sells structural framing lumber, doors, windows, power and hand tools, fasteners, general hardware, Benjamin Moore paints and stains, hardscape and masonry supplies, mouldings, and assorted home improvement products. The company serves both professional contractors through a dedicated PROS program and DIY homeowners via walk-in retail and an e-commerce website.

Product overview

Tuckerton Lumber Company operates a retail hardware and building materials store with over 35,000 items. The core offering consists of Framing Lumber, Doors and Windows, Power Tools, Hand Tools, Fasteners, General Hardware, Paints and Stains (as an Authorized Benjamin Moore Retailer), Hardscape and Masonry products, and Home Improvement supplies. These are complemented by add-on categories including Paint Supplies, Plumbing Products, Electrical Products, Lawn and Garden, Storage and Organization, Automotive Products, and Lighting products. The company serves both professional builders and do-it-yourself customers through physical retail locations in Surf City and Tuckerton, New Jersey, plus an e-commerce platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Framing Lumber Structural lumber products for framing and construction applications, sourced from various vendors and sold to professional builders and DIY customers.
• Doors and Windows Entry, screen, and patio doors along with windows from brands including Andersen, Masonite, and hurricane-strength options for residential and contractor customers.
• Power Tools Cordless tools, drills, saws, grinders, and accessories from brands including Makita, Metabo, Milwaukee, and Diablo for contractors and DIY users.
• Hand Tools Manual tools including knives, hammers, saws, chisels, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, and measuring instruments from brands such as STANLEY, STABILA, and Stiletto Tools.
• Fasteners Collated and pneumatic nails, staples, screws, and construction fasteners from brands including Fastenmaster, Simpson Strong-Tie, and Starborn.
• General Hardware Hardware supplies including hammers, adhesives, builders hardware, fasteners, and pneumatic accessories from brands like Estwing, Coilhose Pneumatics, and Maze Nails.
• Paints and Stains Benjamin Moore paints, wood stains, primers, brushes, rollers, and painting supplies. Tuckerton Lumber is an Authorized Benjamin Moore Retailer offering color matching and paint mixing services.
• Hardscape and Masonry Cambridge Pavingstones with ArmorTec, bricks, blocks, mortar, cement, and masonry supplies for patios, walkways, and driveways.
• Home Improvement Supplies Outdoor living products, seasonal items, cleaning supplies, automotive, plumbing, and electrical products for general home improvement.
• Moulding Decorative and architectural mouldings for interior finishing applications.
• Paint Supplies Paint brushes, rollers, trays, masking tape, drop cloths, and related application tools from brands including Wooster Brush.
• Lawn and Garden Garden hoses, sprinklers, cultivators, pruning tools, and outdoor equipment for residential lawn and garden maintenance.
• Lighting and Ceiling Fans Light bulbs, work lights, LED stands, and lighting fixtures from brands including GE and Milwaukee.
• SurfBox Storage Outdoor storage solutions including SurfBox storage products displayed and sold via the company's website.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85+ years in business since 1932
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• Benjamin MoorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized Benjamin Moore Retailer providing color matching and paint mixing services. Paint associates assist customers in navigating color families and collections to find the right colors for their homes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BMC Stock Holdings: National lumber and building materials distributor serving professional builders, remodelers, and contractors through distribution yards. Comparable in selling lumber and building materials to professional customers, though more B2B focused.
• True Value Company: National hardware retail cooperative supplying independent retailers across the US with hardware, paint, plumbing, electrical, and building supplies for DIY and professional customers. Highly comparable retail format, product mix, and customer segmentation.
• Ace Hardware: Largest US hardware retail cooperative serving thousands of independently owned stores selling hardware, tools, paint, lumber, and building materials to DIY and professional customers. Directly comparable retail format and overlapping customer base.
• Ganley Lumber: Family-owned independent lumber and building materials retailer operating multiple locations in Ohio, serving contractors and DIY homeowners. Highly comparable as a multi-generational family lumber business with similar product mix and dual-customer model.
• Do it Best Corp. US hardware and lumber buying cooperative serving thousands of independent retailer members with hardware, lumber, and building materials. Comparable in retail format, dual DIY-plus-pro customer base, and product breadth.
• Hayward Lumber: Independent family-owned lumber and building materials retailer with locations across California serving professional contractors and DIY customers. Comparable in operating model, product breadth, and family-owned heritage.
• Lansing Building Products: Distributor and manufacturer of exterior building products including windows, doors, siding, and trim, with retail-oriented locations serving contractors and homeowners across the US. Comparable in product mix, customer base, and project-focused services.

Broad incumbents

• Menards: Privately-held regional home improvement chain operating stores primarily in the Midwest, selling lumber, building materials, hardware, and home improvement products to contractors and DIY consumers. Comparable big-box incumbent in retail home improvement.
• Lowe's Companies: Second-largest US home improvement retailer with thousands of stores selling lumber, building materials, hardware, tools, and home improvement products. Broad incumbent directly competing in the same retail category.
• The Home Depot: World's largest home improvement retailer operating thousands of stores selling lumber, building materials, hardware, tools, and home improvement products to contractors and DIY consumers. Broad incumbent directly competing in Tuckerton's market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tuckertonlumber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tuckerton-lumber-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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