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Rafael Lumber & Building Supply
930 Andersen Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States
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Rafael Lumber & Building Supply

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Eu
Review №1

I came to this store to buy a material and I wanted to pay for payment by phone and the manager came out of a bad temper I do not accept payment as in homedepot that bad

JT
Review №2

I much prefer visiting here than the Home Depot down the road. Better lumber 100% with additional materials necessary for the job.

Bo
Review №3

Pretty much a one stop shop for me for nearly 33 years when it come to lumber and hardware. Pricing is on the high side though. But the convinence is nearly worth it. The staff too works hard to have and to get what is needed.

ri
Review №4

In and out. Gave me a cross cut too. Its an actual store! This puts Ace to shame. Every single person was super helpful too. Recommended.

Sc
Review №5

I love this place. Clean, organized yard. Great moulding selections including some exotic wood. Pro hardware for real builders. Knowledgeable window and door folks. You can get anything here. Pro tools, toilets. Everything for the novice to the profesional.

Da
Review №6

With the rise of big box hardware, it is so refreshing to find a good size, local store with helpful and knowledgeable staff. At the big box stores you virtually need to slide tackle an employee (if you can find one) and often they are mainly useful for finding a product versus being able to talk about the product they sell. There was a time when retailers actually knew about the products they sell, and Im glad Rafael Lumber has held true to that standard. This is also the best damn lumberyard around. I love it for all my DIY projects.

do
Review №7

Nice people. It always has unique wood for finishing.

ad
Review №8

A good experience looking for tools 😉

Ja
Review №9

Customer service is terrible. Yard personnel, especially those where molding is kept are surly, antagonistic and discourteous. Some of the counter people display the same traits. The employees working the main store area are generally helpful and courteous. I would rather shop here than Home Depot but not if service continues to be of such low quality. I will take the indifferent, incompetent HD over aggravating contempt shown by SR Lumber. Do the owners and managers ever come out from behind their desks and watch employee / customer interactions? Time to start paying attention.

Jo
Review №10

SOOOO many workers walking around doing absolutely nothing, not one of them asked, How can we help you today? Way overpriced lumber!

ra
Review №11

Good lumber yard.if you call and ask they dont tell they close the lumber yard 15mins before the closing time.

Pe
Review №12

Just wanted to thank Glenn (door dept) for going the extra mile for helping me get a replacement bi-fold door.Great customer service!Thank you Glenn A.-Perry

se
Review №13

Pretty helpful but has most every thing you probly need and at a reasonable price.

To
Review №14

Great selection and price, far better place for lumber and related products than Home Depot. Great local business!!

Ga
Review №15

My favorite place to go for lumber, finishing, or darn near anything hardware related. They have a great variety of items and brands to choose from. While they may not offer the very lowest prices, great deals can still be found. The staff are quite knowledgeable and are very accessible for questions. Lots of parking and a great location.

Fr
Review №16

I went to pick up some lumber and was sent over to Asian older lady at the register. She was RUDE and Condescending to where I was ready to just drop my items on the floor and walk straight out.When I was picking up my lumber out back 3 employees were standing nearby and I brought up her Rudeness and they all agreed that is the way she is everyday. Sad that Rafael Lumber has decided to treat their customers that way.... I guess it is back to the Big Box Store....

Je
Review №17

They Do not answer the phone.The invoices for projects never reflect the project name.Great selection but not good if you manage more than one project and have workers come in to buy on accounts specific to a project. Every single receipt shows something different in the job reference line.When approached to help in sorting the situation was told it is up to worker alone to make sure the receipt shows the correct address or job description.When I opened the account I expressed in writing that I want the account t to always reflect either the client name or the address regardless who says what ever at the counter. If it goes on my credit card(s), or the clients, I need the client, (home owner), to be able to see the receipt is a purchase toward their project.When a company expects the client to dance around their inadequacies, it is time for a change.

Ca
Review №18

Horrible customer service, treatment is like they were a big corporation, no personal or human interaction, just stay on line, pay and take off, dont ask anything and if you do, expect a rude answer.

Se
Review №19

Wonderful place, great people. Super helpful and patient to novices like myself. Every time I go here, I vow to never return to Home Depot!

F.
Review №20

Garbage. Customers service worse

Ky
Review №21

Steadily down hill, managers are know it alls no help. go into store, employees seem to be hiding. expensive, and can find same quality at Golden State or Home depot

Da
Review №22

Everyone knows where everything is with a smile. I havent found better prices in Marin. Great selection, great people. This is my go to hardware store.

St
Review №23

Love this place. Way more selection than home depot in both lumber and hardware. Almost always have just what I need.

ni
Review №24

Awesome lumber yard. Great service. Plenty of parking. Knowledgeable staff.

Mi
Review №25

Good range of stuff and local business

Mi
Review №26

Our Go to for any minor repair projects. Son in law has the talent - gives us a shopping lsit from RLB and we deliver - he creates. Can be over whelming.

si
Review №27

I truly enjoy shopping here. The products are excellent and the staff knows a lot about tools and construction. Fantastic

De
Review №28

A staff person came by and offered help.

Ro
Review №29

Good selection of tools and lumber. Employees are helpful. Busy in the mornings.

Na
Review №30

Im an electrician but had never gone here for supplies untill recently. I was pleasantly surprised to find the most well organized electrical department Ive EVER seen. All items are front facing, clearly labled and arranged in a way that just seems to make sense. Kudos to the staff and / or the organizational genius behind this.

ga
Review №31

Employees go out of their way to help you. Everyone is friendly and actually seemed to like their job. Always a good experience.

eS
Review №32

Best building supply store around.Knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Je
Review №33

Place is a joke, no help . Lumber is ok, trim shed is ok, stingy with samples. I asked for 3 samples told 2 was max. Cashier was friendly, guys behind counter lazy

sh
Review №34

This is specific to the window and door division:The buying process was fast and easy, the quality and service afterwards, terrible.One of my $1,500+ door’s frame was cracked in 2 places and couldn’t be installed (that was 7.5 weeks ago and i still have no eta of a replacement/fix as Rafael Doors claims they aren’t responsible, marvin/integrity is, but gave me no one tofollow up with directly —-so i am stuck waiting for a random call abd my project is stalled).Also, the mirror closet doors i ordered had excess glue all around the frames (crappy workmanship in my opinion) for custom doors.Needless tosay i will not be using them for phase 2 of the renovation.:(

Ma
Review №35

High quality goods and lumber. In this industry you get what you pay for.

Lu
Review №36

Well supplied easy to get to and good service!

Mi
Review №37

Been going here for many years and a reliable shop to get everything I need, the lumber selection is great and pricing is very reasonable, we highly recommend this store!

Lo
Review №38

Well stocked hardware and lumber store.

Jo
Review №39

A great resource for your building needs!

Za
Review №40

Best service everTalk to Rob or jake

yo
Review №41

Great service realy cheap very fast

Ja
Review №42

Very helpful people working there.

Ro
Review №43

This is a great place with a huge variety

Jo
Review №44

Ive shopped here for many years and they almost always have what I need

Ga
Review №45

Always great

Ro
Review №46

A place where you can found almost everything you need for your construction projects

Ri
Review №47

Great place to go to.

S
Review №48

They charges those indoor lumber by sq ft, and they have rules how to cut it by the length.

Lu
Review №49

Good service

Ge
Review №50

Great help at this yard

ch
Review №51

Very good

Ma
Review №52

Great staff!

My
Review №53

Good store

Hu
Review №54

All kinds of stuff

An
Review №55

Friendly staff

jo
Review №56

Wes is

Al
Review №57

It is very pleasant to find such a complete store, and its staff so nice! I recommend this place without a doubt!

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4.3 Rating
  • Address:930 Andersen Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States
  • Site:http://rafael-lumber.com/
  • Phone:+1 415-453-3043
Categories
  • Door supplier
  • Lumber store
  • Hardware store
  • Window supplier
Working hours
  • Monday:6AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:6AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:6AM–5PM
  • Thursday:7AM–4PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:6AM–5PM
  • Sunday:6AM–5PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Same-day delivery:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Service guarantee:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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