8 Point Building Supply

What 8 Point Building Supply does

8 Point Building Supply is a privately held, family-owned retailer and distributor of architectural and concrete building products operating three yards in southeastern Michigan (Taylor, Ann Arbor, and Carleton). Founded in 2000 originally as Taylor Building Supply, the company was rebranded after acquiring the Best Block of Ann Arbor yard around 2016 and added a third Carleton location in 2023. Its core product set spans masonry supplies (mortar, cement, masonry tools), chimney components and refractory materials, brick including hard-to-find reclaimed brick, concrete blocks, stone veneer, limestone sills and custom address blocks, landscape supplies (mulch, sand and gravel by bushel/yard/truckload, topsoil, rocks and boulders), Unilock and other pavers and wall blocks, concrete and waterproofing supplies, deicing products, and glass block windows.

The business model is direct retail and bulk distribution with no e-commerce channel: customers walk into a yard, call a location-specific phone number, or request quotes for custom orders and bulk delivery. Supporting services include same-day delivery of landscape materials across all three yards, contractor in-store credit accounts, project financing, and a 10% military discount. Customer segments are horizontal and SMB-weighted: contractors and builders (primary), homeowners and DIY enthusiasts, with named individual buyer testimonials rather than any enterprise or institutional customer concentration. Marketing relies on local SEO, the company website with a blog, and word-of-mouth; there is no disclosed headcount, revenue, outside investment, or digital platform infrastructure. The technical stack is essentially absent — this is a physical-assets business built on inventory depth, yard logistics, and local reputation rather than software or data.

Name

8 Point Building Supply

Legal name

8 Point Building Supply

Website

https://8pointsupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Family-owned building materials retailer and distributor operating three southeastern Michigan yards, selling masonry, brick, concrete, stone, and landscape supplies to contractors, builders, homeowners, and DIY customers since 2000.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Retail

NAICS

Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAIAEAF

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
• Masonry supplies
• Concrete products
• Landscape supplies
• Brick and stone

Headquarters

HQ city

Taylor

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Retail: Sale of masonry supplies, concrete products, landscaping materials, stone veneer, brick, concrete blocks, sand and gravel, topsoil, mulch, pavers, and related building supplies to contractors, builders, and homeowners. Products sold by unit, yard, truckload, or pallet depending on item type.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

8 Point Building Supply is a family-owned retailer and distributor of masonry, concrete, brick, stone veneer, and landscape building materials operating three physical yards in southern Michigan. The company sells products by unit, yard, truckload, or pallet to contractors, builders, homeowners, and DIY customers, supplemented by delivery services, contractor credit accounts, project financing, and custom orders.

Product overview

8 Point Building Supply is a locally owned building materials retailer operating three locations in Michigan (Taylor, Ann Arbor, and Carleton). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of construction supplies organized into core product categories: Masonry & Chimney (brick, concrete blocks, mortar, cement, masonry tools, chimney components), Stone (stone veneer, limestone sill products), Landscape (mulch, sand, gravel, topsoil, rocks, boulders, pavers, wall blocks, deicing products), Concrete (concrete supplies, waterproofing products, concrete steps), and Building Supplies (glass block windows). The company has been serving Michigan since 2000, carrying the region's largest brick inventory. Add-on services include project financing, same-day delivery, contractor discounts, in-store credit accounts, and military discounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Masonry Supplies Masonry construction supplies including mortar (Quikrete, Spec Mix, St. Mary's), cement (asphalt cold patch, Portland cement, ready mix concrete), concrete and masonry tools (Kraft, Marshalltown, Ox), diamond blades, abrasive blades, caulk and block adhesive, anchor bolts, brick ties, and metal lath for contractors and homeowners.
• Chimney Supplies and Materials Chimney repair and installation materials including ash dumps, chimney block, cleanout doors, concrete caps, firebrick, fireclay, flues, Heat Stop refractory mortar, Lyemance top dampers, metal hoods and screens, and poker-style dampers.
• Brick and Brick Project Supplies Extensive brick inventory including Reclaim Common Brick (red and orange), Jefco Reclaim Brick, 12" Split Face Brick, Standard Size Bark and Vertical Brick, including hard-to-find reclaimed brick; carries the region's largest brick inventory since 2000.
• Concrete Blocks Concrete block products for contractors and homeowners including hewn face, manhole block, regular and solid blocks (specialty sizes in stock), and split face varieties.
• Stone Veneer Materials Stone veneer products for interior and exterior use available in multiple styles and colors, including full bed depth stone in various colors and textures.
• Limestone Sill Products Limestone products including coping sills, door sills, keystones, window sills, address blocks, custom signs, and thin and full bed depth stone. Custom sizing and custom address blocks available.
• Landscape Supplies Landscape materials including Unilock Pavers and Wall blocks, Fendt pavers, garden wall block, mulch, patio blocks, paver edging, polymeric sand, topsoil, weed barrier, bluestone, and firewood (quarter or half-face cord units).
• Mulch Products Premium mulch available in various colors including brown, black, and red. Products are long-lasting and maintain vibrant color throughout the year.
• Sand & Gravel Materials Sand and gravel products including 21A Limestone, 2NS/sharp sand, 3/8" screenings, slag sand 30A BF, 60/40 gravel, 6A limestone, Class II fill sand, mason sand, and pea gravel. Sold by bushel, yard, or truckload.
• Topsoil Nutrient-rich topsoil balanced with organic matter, sand, and clay, suitable for planting gardens, trees, and shrubs. Available in bulk quantities.
• Rock & Boulders Landscape rock and boulders in various sizes from small rocks to large boulder-size and slabs. Slab rock is flat and rectangular natural stone suitable for walkways, patios, or retaining walls.
• Unilock Pavers & Wall Blocks Unilock pavers, slabs, and wall systems made from durable concrete. Available in many colors and styles from rustic to modern. Products resist freeze-thaw cycles and de-icing salts, are low maintenance, and made with recycled materials.
• Concrete Supplies Concrete and waterproofing supplies including anchor bolts, bull floats, concrete blankets, crack-resistant concrete, diamond blades, edgers, fiber mesh, finishing brooms, finishing trowels, IA Portland cement, mag floats, ready-mix concrete, re-rod, screeds, wire mesh, and waterproofing products.
• Concrete Steps Concrete steps available in multiple sizes with various lengths and heights in stock, with special ordering available. Also stocks Limestone step treads in various sizes.
• Glass Block Windows Glass block windows in standard sizes (32" x 14", 32" x 16", 34" x 8") available in solid, air-vented, and dryer-vented configurations. Custom sizes available upon request.
• Deicing Products Rock salt and deicing products including Dragon Melt (magnesium chloride pellets effective to -12°F), PELADOW Calcium Chloride Pellets (90%+ calcium chloride), and DOWFLAKE Xtra 83-87% Calcium Chloride Flakes. Available in 50 lb bags and pallets.
• Delivery Services Same-day delivery services for landscape materials and bulk construction supplies available from all three Michigan locations, including truckload delivery of sand and gravel.
• Contractor In-Store Credit Accounts In-store credit accounts available for approved contractors and businesses, with special pricing terms and contractor discounts through a formal application process with credit references and personal guarantee.
• Project Financing Project financing services to help customers fund construction and building supply purchases.
• Military Discount Program 10% military discount available to veterans and active-duty service members at all three locations.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• UnilockminorOthersUnilock is a leading manufacturer of concrete pavers, slabs, and wall systems. 8 Point Building Supply carries Unilock products exclusively at their Ann Arbor and Carleton locations. Products feature durability, low maintenance, freeze-thaw resistance, and are made with recycled materials.
• QuikreteminorOthersQuikrete is a manufacturer of cement and concrete products. 8 Point Building Supply carries Quikrete ready-mix concrete and related products as part of their masonry and concrete supply inventory.
• Kraft Tool Co.minorOthersKraft Tool Co. manufactures professional quality hand tools for the concrete and masonry trades. 8 Point Building Supply carries Kraft tools as part of their masonry tool inventory.
• MarshalltownminorOthersMarshalltown is a manufacturer of professional-grade tools for concrete and masonry work. Products available at 8 Point Building Supply include finishing trowels and other masonry tools.
• Heat StopminorOthersHeat Stop manufactures refractory mortar products used in high-heat applications such as fireplaces and chimneys. Available at 8 Point Building Supply for chimney supplies and materials.
• Dragon MeltminorOthersDragon Melt is a deicing product containing magnesium chloride and sodium chloride. Available in 50 lb bags at 8 Point Building Supply, can melt ice to -12°F.
• PELADOWminorOthersPELADOW Calcium Chloride Pellets are premium deicing products available at 8 Point Building Supply. Contains over 90% calcium chloride and performs in extreme cold temperatures.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Builders FirstSource: Builders FirstSource is the largest U.S. supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and services to professional homebuilders. While it focuses on structural building materials and lumber, both companies serve professional contractors and builders with building materials from multiple branch locations.
• Foundation Building Materials: Foundation Building Materials is a specialty distributor of building products including insulation, acoustical ceilings, and complementary construction materials. Both companies operate branch-based distribution networks serving contractors with specialty building products, though FBM operates at a substantially larger scale nationwide.
• Menards: Menards is a Midwest-based home improvement chain with strong presence in Michigan, competing on lumber, building materials, and masonry products. Both Menards and 8 Point serve Michigan DIY and contractor customers with overlapping product categories, though 8 Point specializes in masonry and hardscape where Menards offerings are more limited.
• Home Depot: Home Depot is the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S. with multiple Michigan locations. While it sells building materials, brick, and concrete products, 8 Point competes by offering a deeper specialty inventory (especially reclaimed brick) and more personalized contractor service for masonry work.
• SRS Distribution: SRS Distribution is a national distributor of roofing, siding, and building products that serves contractors through a network of branches. While larger in scale, SRS shares the same core business model of distributing specialized building materials to professional contractors through multi-location footprints similar to 8 Point's yard strategy.
• ABC Supply Co. ABC Supply Co. is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and other building products in North America. While ABC Supply is a wholesale distributor rather than a home-improvement retailer, both companies serve professional contractors with building materials and overlap in product categories like roofing and masonry accessories.
• Lowe's: Lowe's is the second-largest U.S. home improvement retailer with multiple Michigan locations selling building materials, tools, and masonry supplies. Both retailers serve DIY homeowners and contractors, but 8 Point differentiates through specialty masonry inventory and depth of contractor-specific services.

Others

• Belden Brick Company: Belden Brick is a U.S. brick manufacturer whose products are stocked by 8 Point Building Supply as a featured brick supplier. As a manufacturer rather than a retailer, Belden is an upstream supplier/commercial partner rather than a direct competitor, but both are essential parts of the masonry supply chain.
• Unilock: Unilock is a leading manufacturer of concrete pavers and wall systems whose products are distributed exclusively by 8 Point Building Supply at its Ann Arbor and Carleton locations. As a manufacturer partner, Unilock is not a direct competitor but the brand-driven partnership is core to 8 Point's hardscape offering.

Direct peers

• Lansing Building Products: Lansing Building Products is a specialty distributor of exterior building products including siding, windows, and stone veneer. It serves professional contractors through branch locations, similar to 8 Point's model of supplying masonry and specialty building materials to contractors and builders in a defined regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 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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