Great and unique inventory, reasonable prices, doubles as quite an LA History tour for fans of…read morearchitecture and materials

Tons of inventory for our historic home. Great prices. Solid communication. Must visit! Windows,…read moresashes, doors, doorknobs, all hardware, lamps, tables, sinks. They have it all. Old school LA home inventory

Friendly helpful, they tend to have most things I need and I usually call before I drive down…read more Beats going to Home Depot

Great place with lots of stuffffff!! Almost everything you…read morecan find here! Lumber drywall electrical etc.

Absolutely my favorite local hardware store. Skip all the rest, and shop here!…read more Ask for Eva or Javi, they're the best.

I called 1st St. Builders Supply to replace a broken window. When Javier showed up I thought he was…read morethere to take measurements and would come back another day. To our surprise he was ready and equipped to replace the window on the same visit. The window that needed to be replaced was in a classroom where a teacher was conducting her zoom class. Javier was very professional and worked quietly as to not to disturb the teaching session. Before we knew it, the window was replaced, he cleaned up and was on his way. This is the second time we have used this business for our school and we are very pleased with their service. Thank you!

Outstanding service and cabinet work. I have used them for years on custom projects outstanding…read morecraftmanship

There are seven Villanueva Brothers and their sons, they own two businesses at 3939 Cesar Chavez…read morejust west of Hazard Avenue. Frank's Building Materials and Villanueva Cabinetry Workshop where they make and stain basic pine kitchen and bathroom cabinets to order. Building supplies include typical 60 and 90 pound sacks of cement and concrete, sand and gravel by the scoop, cement board, rebar, cinder blocks, nails, screws, bolts, brooms, et cetera. They deliver to the local area, they've delivered big orders for me to projects in City Terrace, Monterey Park and Lincoln Heights. When I pick up materials in my car, or truck they always load everything for me. Their prices are similar to big retailers like Home Depot, but much more convenient service. They will run around the store and find whatever you need while you wait at the counter. Villanueva Hardware a mile west at 3516 E Cesar E Chavez Ave is a bit smaller. I believe they have three additional locations but I haven't visited those. Frank's Building Supplies might smell a bit like oregano, because fifty years ago the building was the home of a Mexican spice distributor. I shopped there even then!

After wanting to visit Martin's Lumber Yard for months, I finally made the trip across the city on…read morethe last day of February 2026 and parked outside the yard. I was delighted to find some 8" X 8"s which were exactly what I was looking for. The workmen were very helpful in assisting me with handling the piece I wanted and once I'd agreed on a price with the manager they graciously provided a cut. I felt the need to tip the workmen as they were so helpful - even carrying the lumber out to my vehicle. All in all I was very pleased with my purchase and the service provided. The only thing that troubled me was that I found nails in the street immediately outside the yard and the next day - found I'd picked up TWO nails and had a ruined tire. I regret to observe there was road debris up and down the street. Perhaps I'm fortunate that I only had to replace one tire. Visitors beware of these road hazards !

My garage from 1927 needed to come down to make way for an ADU. I also needed to have my deck…read moredisassembled and set aside to be reassembled in the future. It had to be taken apart with care so we didn't waste materials. their staff were super pleasant. This company understands not just demolition but the concept of doing it in a green eco-friendly way

This is my one stop shop for all my building supplies. Great prices and always helpful…read more Thanks again Nunez Building Supplies!!

Great neighborhood hardware store! They have tons of stuff and they're really helpful!read more

Even though they could not help us, their reply was quick and professional. I hope they can help…read moreothers.

I seriously had the best experience here and will be back, thank you so much Charles for all your…read morehelp and input. I really had no idea even where to start but I knew we wanted to make our own hairpin leg desk. I was super intimidated by the thought of going to a lumber yard as I know virtually nothing about wood. I was treated super well, and they answered the million questions I had, we left with a beautiful piece of wood for our desk table, I could not be happier!!! I will update with pictures when done.

Whenever we visit this store, my parents would recall times past. How the business used to be…read morecalled Grossman's when they started coming by for supplies, then Contractor's Warehouse with its old school orange and black logo, and finally for a period of time referred to as HD Supply. Well now it's the CW again, and from the looks of it not much has changed. Still the same long walks down the hallways in relative quiet, unless you are rolling the panel truck like I was. Friendly customer service through the phone when I asked about availability/quantity of corrugated roofing panels. Then at the store the staff would help find the appropriate wood screws. Whereas in the past I remembered older folks staffing the store, now it's mostly younger guys and gals though knowledgeable all the same. Can't put my finger on it, but it does feels different from a Home Depot but in a good way.

The customer service at this store has been very disappointing. While the prices may be lower, the…read morelevel of service is unacceptable. Very few employees speak Spanish, which makes communication difficult for many customers. It is important to have staff who can assist customers in both English and Spanish. In addition, getting help from an employee takes an extremely long time. During my visit, I asked a cashier to hold an item for me while I continued shopping and planned to purchase it. Later, I discovered that the item had been sold to someone else. I found this very frustrating and unprofessional. What was even more disappointing was that the manager did not seem concerned about resolving the situation or addressing my complaint. I do not enjoy shopping here because of the poor customer service. Many of my construction employees and coworkers have shared similar experiences and have told me they avoid this store because of the service. Management and ownership should understand that customer service is just as important as pricing. If customers do not feel valued and respected, they will choose to spend their money elsewhere.

Looks like Argil has closed for good. The place is shuttered, no one in sight today Tuesday…read moremorning. Goodbye, and thank you for a job well done. Try Frank's Building Materials on Cesar Chavez just west of Hazard.