Western Hills Builders Supply Co.

What Western Hills Builders Supply Co. does

Western Hills Builders Supply Co. is a fourth-generation, family-owned building materials distributor headquartered at 6801 Harrison Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1920 originally as a coal distributor and feed supply shop on Ferguson Road, the company has evolved into a single-location regional distributor of masonry, hardscape, outdoor living, fireplace, and building materials serving both commercial contractors and residential homeowners/DIY customers across greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and the wider tri-state area.

The company carries an extensive portfolio of recognized manufacturer brands including Napoleon and FireRock fireplaces, TimberTech and AZEK decking, ProVia and Prestige manufactured stone veneer, Unilock and Belden pavers, Oberfields and Reading Rock hardscapes, SGM pool finishes, and a range of brick manufacturers (Belden, Brampton, Glen-Gery, General Shale). Its in-house stone venture, Top Tier Stone & Veneer, was created to control quality and lead times on natural stone, and Ohio Stone Inc. was added as a quarry-direct natural stone partner. The company operates a showroom with 18 functioning fireplace models and more than 25 manufactured stone veneer styles on display.

Western Hills makes money through one-time, quote-based sales of physical building materials, supplemented by delivery fees from an own fleet serving the tri-state area. Go-to-market is relationship-driven: phone, contact form, and showroom visits supported by word-of-mouth, Google reviews, and DIY seminars. There is no e-commerce channel and no recurring revenue component; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is private, has no external investors, no funding rounds, and no disclosed M&A activity.

Name

Western Hills Builders Supply Co.

Legal name

Western Hills Builders Supply Co.

Website

https://whbs1920.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Western Hills Builders Supply Co. is a fourth-generation, family-owned building materials distributor in Cincinnati, Ohio, selling masonry, hardscape, outdoor living, fireplace, and stone products to commercial contractors and residential homeowners across the greater Cincinnati and tri-state area via a single showroom and own delivery fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441), Other Building Material Dealers (44418), Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers (42332)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)

akta.pro primary industry

Masonry & Hardscapes Retail (Brick, Block, Pavers, Stone) (CRAIAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Decking & Outdoor Structural Materials Retail (Composite, Railings, Posts) (CRAIAEAH), Concrete, Cement & Aggregates Retail (Bagged Mix, Sand, Gravel) (CRAIAEAG)

Keywords

• Building materials supply
• Masonry products
• Outdoor living supplies
• Hardscape materials
• Fireplace products

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: Primary revenue from selling building supply products including bricks, stone, concrete, masonry supplies, fireplaces, outdoor living products, sand, gravel, drainage materials, and related construction supplies. Products are sold one-time at point of purchase with no recurring revenue component.
2. Delivery Services: Own fleet of trucks delivers products to job sites across greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and tri-state area. Delivery fees likely apply on top of product purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Western Hills Builders Supply Co. is a Cincinnati-based building materials distributor operating from a single retail showroom. It sells masonry, brick, concrete, natural and manufactured stone, pavers, retaining walls, fireplaces, outdoor living products, grills, decking, railings, pool materials, sand, gravel, and de-icers sourced from recognized manufacturer brands. The company also operates its own stone manufacturing arm, Top Tier Stone & Veneer, and provides delivery via its own fleet across the tri-state area.

Product overview

Western Hills Builders Supply Co. is a building supply distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction and outdoor living materials. The company operates as a single-location retail operation with products organized into major categories: Building Supply (concrete, steel, roofing, retaining walls), Masonry (brick, concrete blocks, mortar, masonry tools), Stone Products (natural stone veneer, manufactured veneer, cultured stone), Hardscapes (pavers, travertine, retaining walls from Reading Rock and Unilock), Outdoor Living (pools, grills, decking, railings, pergolas), Fireplaces (gas, wood, electric, vent-free options), and Sand/Gravel aggregates. The company also created its own stone company, Top Tier Stone & Veneer, to control quality and turnaround times. Products are sourced from recognized manufacturer brands including Napoleon, ProVia, Timber Tech, AZEK, Berlin Gardens, and many regional brick and masonry suppliers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stone & Masonry Supplies Full range of masonry supplies including brick from manufacturers such as Belden, Brampton, Glen-Gery, and General Shale, concrete blocks, mortar, and masonry tools for residential and commercial masonry needs.
• Natural Stone Veneer Quarried real stone sliced into thin profiles for veneer applications, sourced from Top Tier Stone & Veneer (the company's own stone subsidiary) and Ohio Stone Inc., featuring natural imperfections and textures.
• Manufactured Stone Veneer Factory-produced stone veneer including ProVia STONE, Prestige Stone Products, and Glen Gery Landmark Stone, with over 25 different styles and colors on display in the showroom for customer selection.
• Hardscape Products Hardscaping materials including Unilock pavers (Copthorne, Town Hall styles), Reading Rock retaining walls and pavers, Belden clay pavers, travertine pavers in six colors, and Berlin Gardens pergolas, gazebos, and pavilions.
• Building Supply Materials Concrete products, steel for structural and reinforcement applications, roofing materials and supplies, and retaining wall systems for residential and commercial construction.
• Sand, Gravel & Drainage Materials Various sand types, gravel aggregates (1" Gravel, Pea Gravel, Oversized Gravel, Crushed Limestone, 57 Limestone, Boulders), and winter de-icing products for construction, drainage, and decorative landscaping.
• Fireplaces Indoor and outdoor fireplace options including gas, wood, electric, vent-free, and direct vent models from Napoleon (18 functional models on display), plus FireRock masonry fireplace kits and stoves.
• Pool Products Pool building materials including SGM Diamond Brite, River Rok, Durazzo, Diamond Brilliance, One-Step Spray Deck, Ultra Pearl Brite, Bond Kote, Dynamite Pool Patch, Hydraulic Cement, and Stegmeier patented cantilever decking forms.
• Outdoor Grills Outdoor grilling equipment including gas and charcoal models from Summerset (Sizzler, Sizzler Pro, Stainless Sizzler, Alturi Sizzler, Resort Grill), Twin Eagles premium stainless steel grills, Blaze, Fire Magic, and Primo kamado-style grills and smokers.
• Decking Materials Premium decking materials including Timber Tech Wood-Plastic Composites and Capped Composites with protective polymer shells, plus AZEK PVC decking engineered for scratch, mildew, and stain resistance.
• Railings Railing systems including wrought iron and aluminum options for walkways, stairs, and decks.
• Pergolas, Gazebos & Pavilions Outdoor shade structures manufactured by Berlin Gardens LLC, including Sonoma pergola models and gazebos and pavilions for residential outdoor living spaces.
• Bromic Outdoor Heaters Radiant outdoor heaters that target objects rather than air for efficient heating of outdoor living spaces.
• Custom Non-Combustible Mantels Hand-crafted concrete mantels available in Barn Beam, Cedar, Saw Cut, and Woodgrain styles with multiple color options, designed as non-combustible fireplace accessories.
• Concrete Sealers & Accessories ChemMasters concrete products including Certi-Vex AC 1315 SuperSeal, Powerseal 20%, Certivex FR VOC Form Release, and concrete rebar and mesh, alongside Prosoco Sure Klean 600 and Sure Klean Weather Seal Siloxane PD.
• Delivery Services Own fleet of trucks delivering purchased building materials to job sites across greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and the entire tri-state area for customers who cannot self-transport materials.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Top Tier Stone & VeneercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestern Hills Builders Supply Co. created Top Tier Stone & Veneer as an in-house natural stone and veneer manufacturing company to address quality and lead time issues with previous suppliers. This strategic move eliminates the middleman, ensures superior quality control, and significantly reduces turnaround times for natural stone products. Top Tier Stone & Veneer is now a standalone company that Western Hills proudly sources stone from.
• Napoleon FireplacescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNapoleon is described as one of the leading fireplace brands carried by Western Hills. They offer Napoleon fireplaces in gas, wood, insert, and electric forms. 18 fully functional Napoleon models are on display in the showroom.
• FireRockcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFireRock was founded in 2004 with the goal of building the best masonry fireplace on the market. Western Hills uses FireRock kits exclusively. FireRock fireplaces are described as 3x stronger than the leading competitor, with a patented one-piece chimney system and improved draw engineering.
• Reading RockminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReading Rock, founded in 1980, is a manufacturer and distributor of concrete pavers, permeable pavers, clay pavers, Allan Block walls, big block walls, Bowerston bricks, Hanson Bricks, Sioux City Bricks, and Columbus Builders Bricks. Western Hills carries their retaining wall products and pavers.
• UnilockminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnilock creates concrete pavers that mimic old European brick while maintaining concrete durability. They have been in business for over 40 years. Western Hills carries Unilock pavers, including Copthorne and Town Hall style bricks for walkways and driveways.
• Belden Clay PaversminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelden is described as a top-quality paver company creating high-strength, industrial-quality clay pavers suitable for residential or commercial applications. Western Hills carries Belden clay pavers and directs customers to their product PDF brochure.
• Summerset Professional GrillscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSummerset Professional Grills is a grill brand featured on the Western Hills website. They offer multiple grill series including Sizzler, Sizzler Pro, Stainless Sizzler, Alturi Sizzler, and Resort Grill.
• Twin EaglescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTwin Eagles is a premium outdoor grill brand featured on the Western Hills website. Known for high-quality stainless steel construction.
• Blaze GrillsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBlaze Grills is a grill brand carried by Western Hills, featuring products including the Glaze Marine Grade Grill.
• Fire MagicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFire Magic is a grill and outdoor kitchen brand featured on the Western Hills website.
• Primo Grills And SmokersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimo Grills and Smokers is an outdoor grill brand carried by Western Hills, featuring charcoal and kamado-style grills.
• SGM, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSGM is described as the largest worldwide manufacturer of Swimming Pool, Spa, Fountain and Deck Finishes. Western Hills works with SGM for pool building materials including Diamond Brite, River Rok, Durazzo, Diamond Brilliance, One-Step Spray Deck, Ultra Pearl Brite, Bond Kote, Dynamite Pool Patch, Hydraulic Cement, and Southcrete Color Guard.
• Timber TechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTimber Tech is a decking brand carried by Western Hills. Products include Wood-Plastic Composites and Capped Composites with protective polymer shells.
• AZEKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAZEK is a PVC decking brand featured by Western Hills. Products feature PVC engineering for ultimate scratch, mildew, and stain resistance.
• Prestige Stone Products LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrestige Stone Products LLC is a manufactured stone veneer brand carried by Western Hills. Products include Pro Stack, Old County Ledge, Ledgestone, Fieldstone, Rustic Manor Ledge, Quarry Cut, Weatherledge, Salvaged Wood, Thin Veneer Brick, Dressed Ashlar, and Southern Limestone.
• ProViaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProVia is a manufactured stone veneer brand (via their ProVia STONE product line) carried by Western Hills. Products include Chisel Cut, Dry Stack, PrecisionFit, Fieldstone, Natural Cut, River Rock, Edge Cut, and Ridge Cut.
• Glen Gery Landmark StoneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlen Gery Landmark Stone is one of the stone brands carried by Western Hills for their Cultured Veneer Stone collection.
• General ShaleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral Shale is one of the brick brands carried by Western Hills for masonry projects.
• Glen-Gery BrickminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlen-Gery is a well-known brick manufacturer whose products are carried by Western Hills.
• Belden Brick CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelden Brick Company is one of the brick brands offered by Western Hills. Products include thin brick, standard brick, and pavers.
• Brampton BrickminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrampton Brick is a brick manufacturer whose products are carried by Western Hills for residential and commercial masonry needs.
• Berlin Gardens LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBerlin Gardens LLC manufactures pergolas, gazebos, and pavilions that Western Hills carries. Products on display include the Sonoma 14 pergola model in their showroom.
• Steger Products (Stegmeier Products)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStegmeier Products revolutionized pool design with a patented cantilever decking system that creates beautiful custom pool edges. Western Hills carries their polystyrene forms and pool equipment.
• OberfieldsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOberfields is an Ohio-based company providing superior building materials. Western Hills carries their pavers, retaining wall materials, masonry and precast solutions in various sizes and styles.
• ProsocominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProsoco is a manufacturer of masonry chemicals and cleaning products. Western Hills stocks Prosoco Sure Klean 600 and Sure Klean Weather Seal Siloxane PD for new construction masonry cleaning and water repellency.
• ChemMastersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemMasters is a manufacturer of concrete sealers and related products. Western Hills carries a full line of ChemMasters products including Certi-Vex AC 1315 SuperSeal, Certi-Vex AC 1315 SuperSeal Flat, Certi-Vex AC 1315 SuperSeal High Gloss, Powerseal 20%, and Certivex FR VOC Form Release.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Reading Rock: Regional manufacturer and distributor of concrete pavers, retaining wall systems, and bricks (Allan Block, Bowerston, etc.). Already a WHBS supplier partner, but operates as a direct competitor in the masonry/hardscape distribution space.
• Oberfields: Ohio-based concrete, masonry, and hardscape manufacturer/distributor offering pavers, retaining walls, and precast solutions. Direct competitor to WHBS in the same Ohio region with overlapping product categories.
• Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply: National distributor of irrigation, landscape, and hardscape products with showrooms serving contractors and homeowners. Directly comparable to WHBS in the outdoor living and hardscape categories, with similar dual commercial/residential customer focus.
• Mutual Materials: Manufacturer and distributor of brick, masonry, and hardscape products in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable business model as a masonry-focused building materials supplier serving both residential and commercial customers with showrooms.

Emerging players

• Build.com (now part of Ferguson): Online building products retailer offering fireplaces, outdoor living, and home improvement products. Represents a digital-native channel that contrasts with WHBS's showroom-only model and signals the direction of distribution evolution.

Broad incumbents

• SiteOne Landscape Supply: The largest wholesale distributor of landscape and hardscape products in North America. Overlaps with WHBS on pavers, retaining walls, and outdoor living categories but operates at much greater scale across hundreds of branches.
• ABC Supply Co. Largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, and exterior building products in North America. While focused on roofing/siding (vs. WHBS's masonry focus), it represents a comparable building materials distribution model at massive scale.
• Lansing Building Products: National distributor of exterior building products (siding, decking, roofing, trim) with showrooms across the U.S. Comparable to WHBS in building materials distribution with greater geographic footprint and category breadth.
• Lowe's: Second-largest U.S. home improvement retailer with comparable product overlap including masonry, fireplaces, decking, and outdoor living. Competes with WHBS on price, convenience, and breadth, particularly for DIY homeowners.
• The Home Depot: National big-box home improvement retailer stocking many of the same product categories as WHBS (brick, stone, pavers, fireplaces, decking). Serves as a primary competitive alternative for both DIY and small contractor customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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