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City Lumber Company

  • 2142 Commercial St, Astoria, OR 97103
  • Commercial Roofing
  • Industrial Roofing
  • Financing Available
  • Free Estimates
  • Locally Owned & Operated
Hours
Mon7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

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rick fenske
Jul 6, 2025

This place is amazing. I started shopping here 20 years ago. I didn't know a deck screw from a drywall screw back then. These guys have patiently helped me through numerous projects over the years. Some of these projects involved emergency scenarios in inclement weather. Hell or high water, they take a personal interest in whatever challenges I face. Their experience is vast, and they'll help you, too.

Their lumber selection is pretty amazing. They've got the best cedar I've ever seen. And the prices are competitive. It's cool to pull up to the stack of lumber/concrete sacks/roofing materials, and load right into your truck or trailer. In and out, fast and easy.

Trudy Duisen
Jan 10, 2025

I recently purchased cedar fencing from this business. I spent over $700 here and I can’t remember ever experiencing such rudeness from a business before.
I was told the wood I was purchasing was quality wood. That the knots wouldn’t be larger than 1 1/2 inches and no knot holes. Probably 30% of the wood had large knots, knot holes, and a lot of split and damaged pieces. We managed to cut around and make all of the boards work except 2 boards. When I went to return the two boards and get a few extra I was “helped” by the rudest person I’ve probably ever had to deal with. From the moment I walked up to the counter he acted like I was disturbing him. He came out to the pile of boards, pointed at the ones I needed to choose from and then as he walked away said “try not to make a mess!” I have made many purchases from city lumber since I bought my home 10 years ago. I believe I have spent enough here to not be treated like a child.
I don’t know how this business keeps customers if this is how they treat everyone. I will drive to Portland to buy lumber before I will give this place my business again. City Lumber just lost a customer.

Noah Dolinajec
Dec 15, 2024

It's hugely hit or miss with these guys. You either get the nicest help in the world or you get a craggy old jerk cosplaying Tim The Toolman Taylor.

I went in today to ask if they had a smooth pressboard that I am going to use as a desk top over some filing cabinets. He couldn't believe what I was saying, as if I walked in started communicating in farsi. Then he told me I meant hardboard, to which I replied, "no I don't. But sure that would work". He then walked away without saying anything so he could grab his measuring tape... before looking up what they had online for me.

He asks what thickness board i want, and I then ask him if they can cut me a specific dimension because I don't have the tools to do it myself at home, to which HE replies:

"We aren't a cabinet making shop, but we can try, it just might not come out great"...

To which I replied, "I don't know what point you're trying to make"...

And he decided that repeating to me that I wasn't at a cabinet makers shop was useful. Like, oh wow, this isn't The Curious Cabin of the Cabinet Makers? Yeah buddy, I understand that. What?

Listen, I try really hard to support our local businesses before going to monopolies like Home Depot, but when you get treated like a moron because you don't walk around with a tool belt on all day there's not much else to do. I've come in numerous times over the years, spent some money there (though not much as they rarely have what I need) and tried again this time. I'll probably try again because I'm hopelessly romantic towards the longterm success of our small businesses but... come on you guys.

Terrible, terrible customer service.

Curtis Felman
Sep 3, 2024

Right when we walked in the door we were greated and asked if we needed help. All we had to say was that we were looking to replace our mailbox and Frank immediately jumped to help us. He showed us all the boxes, posts, and discussed pros and cons of different materials. He found us some bolts and took the new mailbox out of the box just to make sure everything fit nicely. To top it off, he cut the materials down to size for us without even being asked. Great customer service!

Alexander Smirnov
Aug 13, 2024

I recommend! This place has a wide variety of materials and competitively priced. I used their free reliable delivery a number of times and they are going to be my first choice for construction materials in the area. Thank you!

Steven Farnes
Jun 3, 2024

Not sure where you guys got you plants this year, but OMG!
I got one each of your tomatoes. Just planted 2 weeks ago and look! Every one is doing great!
And your herbs! This is just one container of Dill. Wow!
Thanks folks!
Steven St.James

Ralph Bisbee
Jun 13, 2023

I am absolutely satisfied with my visit to City lumber they had everything I needed and they treated me as if I was a big

Dan Downard
Apr 8, 2023

Bought marine grade plywood for huge $$$.
It is coming apart and after paying a marine surveyor to inspect it...it is NOT MARINE GRADE AND the mill it came from is shut down.
I was refused a veteran discount and insulted for asking then find out they ripped me off!!!
Terrible company.....TERRIBLE!

Bruce Prickett
Oct 12, 2022

City Lumber has a great selection of tools, hardware, lumber and gardening supplies, I usually get what I need here without having to go out of town. They also will custom cut lumber, for example they cut a 4x8 sheet of marine plywood into 2 pieces so I could handle it more easily. AND they deliver garden supplies around Astoria! Saves me a lot of effort when it is time to mulch the garden. Finally the staff are super helpful and readily available, you don’t have to go hunting around for them…

EiffelFab Llc
Jul 15, 2022

There is a big warehouse right below the store you can't see it from the street that is where they have all sorts of construction material, hardware, lumber, landscape etc while in the store itself you will find everything you would find in home depot so if you are coming from Portland to work a project at the coast you can buy all you need from this store. On week days they close at 5:30 pm. Friendly and very helpfull customer service, local people are also very nice and friendly.

Scott Hartzell
Jun 11, 2022

We special ordered something and when I went to pick it up today the box was absolutely soaked from being left out in the rain. We're talking about something that is designed for inside the house and it specifically says right on the box to NOT expose to exterior elements. If this is how they treat a simple special order, do they treat orders worth thousands of dollars any better? I'm thinking that they wouldn't. I don't want to spend my money and find out the hard way.

Kelly Bennett
Apr 28, 2022

This place is my go too, the oldest hardware store in the state, and the employees who also own the place are Soo helpful. I was stressing and the cashier helped me find everything i needed. they are always there to help, i always shop here if I can. Support your neighbors, these guys can help you get the same thing you want but save you money. They know their stuff just ask

Jane E
Oct 29, 2021

Brian was so sweet and helpful! I’m originally from Astoria but now live out of state and needed a part for our RV. Brian took the time to find the part over the phone. It made me happy to experience such nice customer service

Victor Bellew
Jun 22, 2021

Went in to buy materials for a project I was working on and was treated terribly by the staff. Nobody could find what I needed and the people working there were condescending and rude when I asked them questions. I own a contracting company and have worked in seven different states and been to dozens of lumber yards and haven’t dealt with a place like this. Go somewhere else.

Susy H
Aug 12, 2020

City Lumber is great whether you're doing a small project as a homeowner, a large project as a homeowner, or if your contractor. They have an extremely knowledgeable staff. The quality of their Lumber is superb. Even though there is a universal standard for lumber the lumber you choose from there I guarantee will far surpass that junk from that icky Big Box store! You can call ahead make sure they have what you need. You can special order items. Either way you're going to get what you need and you're going to get it fast none of this 2 hours in a big box store just trying to find the one little thing you need. I have stopped purchasing from The Big Box store entirely I don't miss it one tiny little bit!

Rebecca Teubner
Jul 4, 2020

I purchased Plexiglas on Thursday afternoon & was coming back on Friday morning to pick it up in a truck & construct a sneeze barrier before summer school reopened on Monday. However, even after I reminded the sales person to remove it immediately from the floor, he did not. They had sold it to another customer after I left! It, of course, was unavailable to me when I came to pick it up on Friday morning!

Robert Rowson
Jun 2, 2020

Polite professionals who will help you acquire your work materials, tools, or whatever it is that you may need. Shop Local.

Charles LeMay
Apr 16, 2020

Great selection and you can always find help. Solid staff. Definitely better than the big-box store. They'll deliver small orders which for me is huge.

Kurt Rummell
Jun 20, 2019

I support City Lumber for the great knowledgeable staff, longevity/historically. They put monies back into the community. Also, they set you up for success, give you exactly what you need for any home situations.

David Schalk
Jan 22, 2019

Needed some rat bait,I think they are the only ones in Astoria that carry that kind of product. Plus they have alot of other household items that you may need. Great service, if you have questions just ask them.

Jorge Garcia
Sep 14, 2018

The city lumber folks here in beautiful Astoria are the folks to go to for help, weather you're in the store or at home with a question about the project your working on. They're the crew you want to go to for the local home owner or a building professional. They are certainly the crew to go to ...

You know Who
Aug 30, 2018

Unfortunately they didn't have everything I needed, walked around the entire store for at least 20 mins and still never was greeted or asked if I needed help finding what I was looking for, Been a lot of years since I've been in their store and it will most definitely be a lot more years before I end up returning, can't rate customer service when they have none!

So Low
Aug 3, 2018

I've been working with Kelley in planning to buy all of my materials for a major renovation project on our beach house - he's been very responsive and easy to work with. They have 100% of what I need in stock, and offered me the best prices around as well. I got quotes from 5 different companies between Portland and Astoria.
I'm picking everything up on Monday morning and will spend the next 2 weeks working, including at least 1 more trip back to City Lumber for plumbing supplies. I'll either update or add a new review once the project is complete. So far, so good. I'm glad I don't have to buy from Homie Depot.

Margo Dueber
Apr 24, 2018

It was great. In and out quickly. Very knowledgeable staff and helping me get things into the car. Will go back again.

Richard Dawson
Mar 24, 2018

Highly praised by local contractors, which is the best recommendation. I have been a customer since 2008, and am always pleased with the help, advice, and service they provide. One of a kind.

Ric Keith
Dec 21, 2017

I'll be there tomorrow. I get something there 3 to 6 time's a week . If they don't have it they will get it. Great crew

Devino Doe
Nov 26, 2016

Real lumber company , rental services on any tool u might not have but need on occasion, great selection of cedar , tools, have or can get everything you need. Some prices are high.

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  • 2142 Commercial St, Astoria, OR 97103
  • Commercial Roofing
  • Industrial Roofing
  • Financing Available
  • Free Estimates
  • Locally Owned & Operated
Hours
Mon7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

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