Love this place Real Oakland business…read more Knowledgeable about their products and happy to help

picked up two bags of sand for an umbrella stand staff was…read morefriendly and helpful got sand very efficiently.

We had a lot of extra tiles from a kitchen remodel that we couldn't return to the original store…read more So we brought them to Building Resources. They were very happy to get so many new boxed tiles. It was a win all around. This place makes it very easy to donate good building supplies. Also, they are friendly and make everything work smoothly and easily.

This place is a wonderland of home supplies you're looking for and everything you never knew you…read morewanted. Perfect stop for hard to find Victorian fixtures, from light switches to door knobs. I scored a $25 solid brass pendant light, 100 yr old matching door for my home, glass door knob, and some beautiful blue stones for the garden. They take donations, you get a receipt for your taxes. Need a toilet? How about 50 of them? Fireplace frames, chandeliers, patio furniture, sinks, mannequins (a must have for the home), boxes & boxes of tile. Every time I go it's a relief that they haven't been kicked out by a developer.

Well stocked, friendly, convenient and local. I had to get a few things for a friend who was…read moremoving.

I am constantly renovating my house and realized that I need consistent, quality wood, and I found…read moreit at Economy Lumber. Kyle is my go-to person. He has 25 years of experience, and this company has 90 years of experience. I will always buy my lumber here and recommend my network to as well. Thanks for answering my questions and giving me all the options at my fingertips. They cut my wood down to size as well, so it can fit in my car and save me time!

Emma is so wonderful, always helpful with all my granite expo needs very knowledgeable of all the…read moreproducts in the store. I shopped at this store particularly because Emma makes me comfortable and I know she gives 100% effort. Dozens of kitchens and I've shopped this store because of her.

I did a complete kitchen remodel and found the exact cabinets I wanted here at Granite Expo. The…read morelast who helped me to design my kitchen was very helpful, though she did add in some unnecessary things (like extra side panels, that were later returned.) Installation was ok, but I felt like once the cabinets were in my house they didn't want to deal with me anymore. It was hard to get the refund for the extra panels and there were several teeny tiny sliver of pieces that I ordered but never received. My cabinet installer was able to create pieces to fit in these spaces (around the sink, above the refrigerator) but they were missing the factory finish, so they had rough edges. My biggest issue was that when we removed the plastic from the cabinets, the plastic coating on the larger pieces came off clean, but the plastic coating on the factory finished pieces would not budge. Even with all heart gun the plastic protective coating was very difficult to take off. It took several hours to remove the coating and even then, there was still adhesive left behind. I complained to Granite Expo and they simply didn't believe me and said of there was anything wrong with the cabinets, it was my fault. You live and you learn. Aside from the adhesive that won't come off, the quality of cabinets is good. I really wanted white high gloss cabinets and I mostly have that. I'm coming to terms with the mixture of high gloss and (sticky) matte finish on my kitchen cabinets since I have no other choice.

Rick and Al have retired, as Dave C. says. But the phone…read morenumber still works. One of them is still selling appliances, without a showroom. I think that the other does repairs.

After many years of business in Oakland, Reeds supply closed. Rick and Al both retired. I don't…read moreknow what they're doing now and I believe the city bought the building. It was a great place to shop.

Very recently I witnessed Urban Ore stop staff placing thousands of CDs into the trash. I asked…read more"why"? and was told "the cases were cracked or the discs were scratched". I went to the front and offered to take the CDs they were sending to the landfill. I stated I had boxes with me - the staff seemed amenable however when the manage Claudio was asked he overruled them and stated "no" - the CDs are now on the landfill - I have a machine to resurface discs, a press to flatten creased artwork and thousands of cases - however a company who's catch phrase is "zero waste" dumped" thousands of perfectly salvageable items. I contacted Urban Ore via email, via messaging and tagged them in social media as well as posting on their own FB page - no response. People donate items to Urban Ore thinking they think they are keeping them out of the landfill - the behavior of Claudio shows that this is a lie and Urban Ore appears to be a scam.

Came by this past weekend, and I was amazed by this place from the moment I stepped inside. It's a…read moregiant warehouse space organized into nicely labeled sections, and there's a massive yard out back with even more secondhand products for sale. The diverse offerings include bicycles and bike parts, furniture (sofas, tables, and more), lots of chairs, rugs, luggage, tools, electronics, speakers, musical instruments, CD's and records, remote controls, items that make you feel like you've gone back in time (like cassette tapes, vhs tapes, and floppy disks), books, toys, model trains, light fixtures, baskets, kitchenware/appliances, board games, crutches, building materials, doors, windows, bathtubs, toilets, garden sculptures, mirrors, cabinets and shelves, decorative items, artworks, plumbing hardware, door knobs, plastic cups and bottles, hats, shoes, and clothing. They even have scrap glass for mosaic or stained glass projects. We ended up purchasing some drum rings, as well as an awesome tote bag for just five bucks. The line at the front counter gets long at times, but it moves quickly with helpful workers making sure everything goes smoothly. You can even cut the line if you're paying with cash. No returns are allowed on items such as electronics and clothing. Dogs are welcome inside, with countless signs posted noting that it's not a poop and pee zone. There's also a sign near the toy section stating "unattended children will be given candy and a free puppy."

Folks here are detailed, professional and knowledgeable. They will get shit done…read more Very happy with the tiles and countertop I got here. Customer service was nice and even though the contractor who installed for us said a total of 4 sentences to us only, he was a pro and did a fantastic job. They are definitely a no-nonsense business. Get your shit together before you pull up to their store. Know what you want and make good and quick decisions. Would recommend and come back soon again!

Decent staff. Lot of stuff. But very crowded feel. Not great prices.read more

Amazing service and great products with excellent quality. This needs to be 85 charactersread more

What in the holy hell are these prices for used and scratched/dented items?!!! We left after only…read morebeing here for 15 minutes but did use it for design ideas.

Quality/Quantity - One of the larger home decorating companies in the Bay Area. Well, at least in…read morethe Oakland area. My wife used to come here often when remodeling our last place. Now she is looking for ideas for my daughter. They also offer free kitchen design by appointment. Atmosphere - Decent size location. Free parking; I believe they also have another lot for excess parking. Open 5 days a week from 8:30am to 5pm; closed Sunday and Monday. Service - Okay. Price - Reasonable prices. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1988 with your 4 locations and still being family owned..

rude and unhelpful specially this guy lester is nice and…read morehelpful but this guy is not, totally waste of money

Easy parking. Prices seemed reasonable. Economy Lumber appears to cater to the professional…read morecontractor because it was difficult for me as a lay person to find things and get the attention of a sales person. I think you have to get in line at the sales desk before you can talk to anyone. You cannot pick your wood out, but inspect the wood once it's delivered because that is the time you can return wood that is defective or otherwise a mistake. The guy at the exit gate was super friendly and just talking to him brightens up your day.

Jacob Cowan is 5-star for his expertise and exceptional customer service…read more He went above and beyond our expectations when we needed a new exterior door. Not only did he help navigate the choices available to us, he recommended contractors to assist in measuring and installation. We highly recommend Economy Lumbar! Jacob is a gem.