Pricing and selection of lumber and plywood are competitive and quality of materials are excellent.

Just a BIG THANK YOU to the Larsen Lumber front office staff & the lumber yard crew who assisted me find the best materials for my adult nephew's repair work he's making to my home. My ideas of what was needed were somewhat random, and these employees helped me focus on what might be best. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE on this somewhat drippy January day! Thank you for helping out this San Leandro senior citizen & my family. read more

Just purchased replacement for landscape steps. 5.5"x5.5" timbers were hard to find. Folks here were super helpful and explained the options treated vs redwood. They cut the redwood for us which was great. read more

Let's start off with saying I am not a pro with working with wood or lumber. With that said, I have a great friend who's a few steps away from being a master craftsman. So if I get a hair up you know what he's there to assist, help or bail me out. I decide to replace the rotten out boards on my bridge that crosses a year round creek. Not an easy task to say the least. My first phone call to Larsen I get Chuck on the phone. He must have known I was green behind the ears. He had the patience of Jobe. I'm guessing through the whole process from first introduction to end of project probably 15-20 calls on my part. Every time Chuck was there to walk me through. These boards were not cheap, they were big and pretty expensive. I had order one to many, and from what my friend was telling me it had a slight curve in it. He said we wouldn't have used it because of the curve/bend. I could see it after it was pointed it to me so he said return it. I was surprised that they would. My buddy said to me, without even knowing Chuck or the Lumber Yard he said, "I've delt with lumberyards most of my life, a company that sells that quality of lumber is going to take it back, they want it right as much as the customer does." Holy moly he was right. Chuck kinda hemmed and hawed but I think he might've been just messing with me. A couple of days later the same driver who dropped all the wood off, what a nice guy he was, stellar performance on his part, came grabbed the beast and my account was credited. I used to be a big box store kinda guy but after having the kind of customer service from this company , I'll be thinking my trips to the cheapo are going to be slowing down considerably. read more

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Great customer service and we're really happy with the wood we bought. Very fast too!

Larsen Lumber was ! I had been looking for a couple of weeks for a 100 7/16 inch wooden closet rod. It's been the annoyance of my existence, but thanks to Larsen Lumber my problem is solved! I called and spoke with a wonderfully pleasant guy named Sam. After informing him of my issue, he told me that they had just the fix. Upon arrival I spoke with Norman, and he cut my wood just right. Not only did he cut the pole perfectly, he also educated me on a few do's and dont's for the future as well as some additional wood closet rod info. I was in and out within minutes and the customer service was outstanding! I highly recommend them! Thanks, everyone! read more

Larsen Bros. Lumber - 100 7/16 inch pole - Building Supplies Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Don't bother with this outfit. The counter staff is rude, understaffed and unprofessional. There were three clerks at the counter, two helping customers before me and one, who was sitting at a desk, that came out to answer the phone, instead of taking care of the customers that were waiting first. I was in line with one customer behind me. The customer behind me walked around the shelving and went to the opposite side of the counter. The clerk in front of me finished working with the customer he was helping out and I was next in line. As soon as I got to the counter he said hang and took a phone call instead. When he finished the call and he and I started to talk about what I needed, the other clerk interrupted him and said, pointing to the customer that came in after me, "we have other customers that are waiting in line". Not longer than I had been waiting. Perhaps they give preferential treatment to some customers. read more

I needed a specific size piece of cedar for a one hundred years old carriage house. They milled it to the exact size and had it ready in a very short time. read more

This is lumber company knows the meaning of "customer service". They are high quality in providing customer service. I was greeted and served by Javier who didn't talk to me like he knew more than me and understood I had a "shopping list" to pickup lumber supply. I'm not a contractor - just the home owner who was asked to pickup fence supplies. He listened when I explained my project. His explanations and directions to pickup supplies were clear. In picking up the supplies I was greeted by Juan - no waiting around. He was servicing another customer but acknowledged my presence as soon as I drove into the pickup area. Juan helped me load my supplies and was very pleasant and professional. This is the "go to" place for lumber if you are looking for customer service and quality lumber material. read more

Can't say enough about Larsen Lumber! Working with the owner, Sam, and his team was a pleasure. The lumber order arrived as promised and their customer service was outstanding. Thank you Sam and team! read more

Larsen Bros. Lumber - Building Supplies Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Outstanding and kind customer service, helpful advice, and great selection. A true and rare local shop. I am a DIY homeowner, renovated my own kitchen. I can say I'm fairly handy. But when it comes time to get specific sizes of wood for special/custom applications, I don't have the proper tools (e.g large table saw) nor knowledge to get what I need. I called Larson in need of very specific size of wood. I spoke with Javier on the phone, he offered advice and the ability to cut what I needed. I got there and he was ready to help. Once the work order was issued, the employee was going to cut the piece for me said that it would be challenging. After a lot of thinking, he had an idea and the challenging rip cut worked out. I really appreciated the effort. Needless to say, this is the kind of lumber place I've always been looking for and will be a lifelong customer as long as they're around. read more

I'm not a handy person and I was sent by my contractor to pick up supplies. The staff helped me figure out what was needed by pics and saved my butt and offered me same day delivery! read more

If you're doing a project that needs to be perfect, or at least close to, or better yet: Needs to last a long time and need some quality sticks, this is the place you need to go. Disclaimer: They aren't cheap by any stretch of the imagination. Quality products usually aren't. They do have items that no one else can get their hands on. You'll pay a pretty penny for that service of exclusivity. As was mentioned by other Yelpers, this isn't your average run-of-the-mill lumber yard. It isn't a Big Box Store either. If you can't tell the difference between the quality of the wood you need for your project, and the price you need for the appropriate level of quality, then Larson Bros isn't your place to go. If it is: Step right up to the counter, folks! read more

My experience with Larsen Lumber has always been Great ! They have always had the material that I have needed when I needed it! Besides quality material, their staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Also one big advantage over buying your lumber over some of the Big Box stores, is that you can drive your vehicle right up to your material in their yard, and they will help you load it right up! Besides all of this, They have a heart of gold! I mentioned to them that I was going on a missions trip to Romania, and could they help in some way ? Their response was overwhelmingly terrific! What a great place to do business! read more

I needed lumber and nails for a project. They answered all my questions and it was so easy to order from them. They actually were able to deliver the same day! Now that's impressive. read more

I'll bet 70% of their median competition has gone out of business in the last fifteen years. That is beyond sad for anyone who grew up spoiled by Bay Area lumber yards. But this group has been great for longer than I've been alive. The 70% didn't die because the big boxes are better or cheaper. Big boxes ARE easier! Like a grocery store. But would you rather buy your fish from a monger or from Walmart, if the price is about the same? Oh, and the mongers get the good stuff. Oh yes, they do. I bought a chunk of redwood from these folks...after being referred to them by my local lumber yard...Think about that. I wasn't disappointed. The quality was outstanding for the grade I purchased. I felt they upped me a grade. Nice wood. Great service on top. They helped me figure out what I'd need, and I ended up with pretty minimal waste. Getting great wood is easy here. And bite that lip. Their retail shop was well laid out inside as well. If I was working on a weekend wood project, they had all I'd need. So if I was to buy wood for a project, I'd just go here unless I was combining a plumbing/drywall/electrical project for my weekend tasks. And it's usually just a task for me to get out of bed, let alone combine projects like that. You have to shop at a great wood place before you understand why you would want to. This is a great wood place. Nothing sucks worse than coming home from the box store with a piece of crud. Box stores have mostly crud. read more

These guys are great. I've been a contractor in San Jose for 22 years, but have recently moved to San Ramon. I had no idea where to go for QUALITY lumber in the area. I needed redwood fencing, so I started making calls. Even though there are lumber yards closer to me, just by the phone call alone I felt that Larson lumber would be my best bet. They didn't disappoint. Awesome customer service, and great looking lumber. I haven't had a chance yet to compare prices, but if you're a contractor, you know that if a lumber company has been around this long their prices will be competitive. Even if they were a little more expensive, I'd still go there just because I know I'll be well taken care of. If you're within a 30 minute drive from these guys, it's worth it. read more

It was my first trip to Larsen. I needed a sheet of oak ply for a project and Larsen had it in stock the only one in the east bay. The service team is knowledgeable, helpful and even loaded it for me. They has a large selection of lumber, hard and soft woods in stock as well as other lumber needs. I will be back again. read more

Quality products, friendly people, and yes will come back here in the future Thanks Larsen Lumber read more

Larsen Brothers is the premier lumber yard in the SF Bay Area. Contractors come from miles around for superior quality lumber at highly competitive prices, along with specialty lumber items. I am just a homeowner. I shop for home project items and backyard tools. They offer high quality tools and fixtures, many brands are made in America, at reasonable prices. Owner cares more about developing customer relationships than just making a sale. Store and grounds are kept impeccably clean, easy to find what you need. Family owned, not part of some mega national chain. Nothing pushy just helpful, knowledgeable advice. Have Spanish speaking salespersons on staff. Plenty of parking. read more

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This is the place to go if you need real high quality lumber. We needed pressure treated redwood for the retaining wall for our backyard. The owner's son was super knowledgeable and helpful with giving the correct information on how materials I needed according to the dimensions I provided. They also offer local delivery at a reasonable price. I will be back if we have any future lumber needs! read more

The only lumber yard in the East Bay where they still understand service and how to be friendly. Anywhere else and you're going to encounter grumpy, poor service. read more

Very safe during this pandemic and service was great. Made an appointment and my order was ready when I arrived. Recommend Larsen's to everyone. read more

Had the most pleasant experience once again buying lumber from these guys. Amazingly excellent front counter service as well as the big smile and friendly attitude from the big guy in the yard. Quality of the redwood for the bench rebuild is stellar! Why go anywhere else? Thanks Sam and the awesome team. read more

My go-to place for lumber whenever I have a project around the house. The staff are knowledgable, patient, and helpful. Their selection of quality lumber is excellent and their prices reasonable. read more

Just wanted to give a quick shout out to Christian. Good customer service is getting rare. He was polite and helpful, customer centric.. Definitely a simple experience that I will remember the next time I need lumber. Thanks. read more

Fantastic! I have a rather uncommon project of making bagel boards. The guys were intrigued and Javier took fantastic care of me, showing me several options and making the cuts just right, and was delightful. read more

They have it all. The wood is top quality and the guys behind the counter value there Customers. Will continue to shop here for my projects that require lumber. read more

Larsen Bro's sells decently priced quality building materials. What I love most is the ability to call and place an order over the phone and they deliver for a fee. Juan's their delivery guy and he arrives masked and very carefully and efficiently unloads ordered items (except cement bags and they forget to tell you that the buyer must unload the 60lb bags of cement). Recently there's been a shortage on fencing boards and when I called they suggested I call every two days. I called two days later and I got lucky. They had 3 units of 100 6' fencing boards come in and I scooped up the second unit. I feel like I got lucky. I'm very happy with the quality of their lumber. Hardware however is very pricey. It'll be lots cheaper at Home Depot if you have the time and patience to shop there. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. The staff was great. They had just what I wanted. I'd definitely come back.

I go to Larsens when ever I have an important project to complete around the house. I'm a rookie and need special attention and advice. That's what Larsen offers. It's obvious I'm learning as I go and they are always willing to offer their expertise without pointing out my ... uh ... lack of handywoman skills and at times even encouraging me. I plan on continuing to patronize this business, and highly recommend others to check it out. read more

One of the most helpful lumber yards in the bay area. They will go out of their way to make sure you get the best lumber and best price.

Great family run lumber shop that has everything you need. Quality wood at great prices. There is the staff that you can talk to and ask questions unlike the box stores. They have a full lumber mill so they can cut whatever you need. read more

Larsen Bros. Lumber - Building Supplies Near Me - San Leandro, California

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This is a great place to select your lumber. The staff especially Danny Silva was extremely helpful, friendly and very careful about handling your merchandise. The office staff was great as well. This is a sincerely run family business. read more

This is one of the best lumber yards in the Bay. Ive been going there for 9 years and the quality is excellent. The sales team is great and Javier is exceptional. He always has a smile and goes above and beyond. He is very knowledgable and gets my order right everytime. This place beats HD, Lowe's and Dolans hands down. read more

Yes I go to Home Depot. But do I also shop just as much here? You betcha. Great customer service, very helpful, lumber prices much better than Home Depot, always has what I need and gets my order correct everytime which is important because I've had big deliveries made. read more

Called in my order. When I walked in the door to pay for it the guy asks, "were you given a price" which immediately made me wonder what do you mean was I given a price". Isn't the price the price? Well apparently at Larsen Brothers it's not. Then I pay for it thinking that was strange; I walk outside with my ticket and hand it to the delivery/loader person and he says you will have to wait 15 to 20 minutes for me to find it, cut it and load it. Ummm, didn't I call in my order already hence the reason I called in so I wouldn't have to wait a long time! Ok, so I he comes over with the fork lift to my vehicle and just stands there and lets me pick up each piece of wood get splinters and load it myself. Literally the guy stands there with his gloves on and doesn't even offer to help, look for straight and good pieces. NOTHING. Unbelievable lack of customer service. Not sure how this place has been in business for so long. The part about whether I was quoted a price or not bugged me so I finally figured out where we went the last time in San Leandro to buy this certain type of wood and it was Woods Unlimited. Just for grins I called them asked them for their price on the SAME exact wood I purchased at Larsen and Woods Unlimited was $.26 cents per foot cheaper. Can't believe it! If you are going to buy lumber in San Leandro go to Woods Unlimited!!!!!! read more