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Home Building Materials, Inc. was founded in 1954 by the Covington family of Sulphur, LA. Twenty-two years later in 1976, Jack Coates purchased the business and ran it successfully into the 21st century. From the days our doors first opened until now, our focus has remained on building long-term relationships with customers by doing everything in our power to serve them well.

By remaining a smaller, regional operation, we are able to keep our relationships strong and our operations flexible. Jack's son, Jeff Coates, became a member of the family business in 1980. For the next 30 years the father-and-son team successfully expanded our inventory and customer base until Jack's retirement in 2009.

Today, multi-generational family leadership continues with Jeff at the helm and his two sons, Dillon and Garret, also leading the day-to-day operations and strategy. The Home Building Materials sales staff has an average of 30 years of experience in the lumber and building materials industry. You read that right folks.average.
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Budgeting for a new project? Let our expert estimator give you a better idea of what your materials will cost, so that there are no "surprises" down the road. We have a very large variety of TrueValue paint colors. If you can't find a color you like, we have the ability to match any color your bring in the store.
Do-it-yourself : the activity of doing or making something (as in woodworking or home repair) without professional training or assistance. If you are this person, we have everything you need for your next project at the right price. New home construction? Doing a remodel? Since 1954, we've supported our residential contractors with the quality materials they need to build a superior product while staying within budget.
We pride ourselves on having the largest selection of lumber in Southwest Louisiana. Whether you're looking for something basic like pine and spruce, or something more exotic like cedar, cypress, fir, walnut, or mahogany, you can bet that we stock it. Our TrueValue EasyCare interior paint and WeatherAll exterior paint is sure to last you for years to come.
Reviews (10)
Norman Goffney
Norman Goffney
Oct 02, 2021
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They were the only place I called that had chain by the foot that I needed for my dog who pops EVERYTHING I've put him on before. Thank you so much.
Chuck Haas
Chuck Haas
Sep 02, 2021
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Best place to get material ask for Mary tell them Chuck sent you for a discount.
Brittany Matt
Brittany Matt
Aug 08, 2021
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Family owned, super helpful and friendly. Materials delivered same day and they have a large stock of regular used materials so I definitely suggest using them over lowes or home depot any day.
The Last Logical Liberal
The Last Logical Liberal
Jun 26, 2021
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Great selection, fair prices, and exceptional contractor services. This place has a family atmosphere rarely found at stores with their capabilities. Easy five stars.
Early Retirement Investor
Early Retirement Investor
May 24, 2021
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Best Lumber Company In SWLA! Great fast, friendly service. I would like to take this time to thank those guys working so hard behind the scenes in the yard. Those guys are really special never have I seen such dedicated workers with a great sense of urgency to service its customers. Great Job guys keep up the good work.
Jenean Rosier
Jenean Rosier
Apr 07, 2021
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Super helpful staff, had exactly what I needed. Despite the chaos caused by two hurricanes and a global pandemic they were polite, helpful, and got me out the door in record time. Highly recommend over national retailers. Thanks so much for your assistance.
Paul Boudreaux
Paul Boudreaux
Apr 04, 2021
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Great, locally owned business that’s been helping our community for years. Doing a great job at keeping supplies moving despite the year we’ve had in SW LA.
Steven Scalia
Steven Scalia
Jan 27, 2021
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Excellent place to buy hardware and lumber. Competitive prices with the big box stores and locally owned. This is the hardware store that you want to shop at just to talk to the employees.
Douglas Houston
Douglas Houston
Jun 08, 2020
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Much better lumber than the big box stores and at comparable prices if not cheaper! No mold. No twisted, crooked, warped boards. When you go around the back to pick up your lumber, all you have to do is tell the guys “I’d like some y’all would use.” The folks upfront are friendly and helpful. They’ll leave you alone if you walk in knowing what you need and go get it, but if They see you having the slightest bit of trouble trying to find something, they’re all over you trying to help. I’d drive from Singer any day to do business with this company.
If there was any thing I would like
John Rhoden
John Rhoden
Jun 05, 2020
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Y'all seem to always have the selection and quality building materials I can't find at the big box stores. Your staff are knowledgeable and ready to help when needed. It is worth driving the little extra distance from Lake Charles.