Years of Experience serving Commercial
Contractors
Since 1958, Totem Lumber & Supply has been the place to go if you’re a pro.
We’ve built our business and our reputation on servicing professional tradesmen of all types. Top building contractors,
remodelers, custom builders, architects -- everyone from the biggest companies to the smallest one man shops relies on Totem
because we offer vast Chicago lumber resources, experienced and attentive service, unlimited hardware and supplies and reliable
delivery. Which explains why our customers keep coming back to Totem, decade after decade. More than 60% of our business
is with accounts we've had for over 20 years. Many have been with us from the very beginning because you can depend
on Totem.
There’s
more at Totem for the Pro
With two large lumberyards, Totem is sure to have all of the commercial grade
Chicago lumber you need. From the finest architectural grade, fire-retardant lumber through grade 3 lumber suitable
for the construction of concrete forming, Totem customers have the widest range of lumber from which to choose. For Energy
Star-rated windows and doors, custom millwork and other engineered products like trusses, you can count on Totem. We’ve
also got on hand all the hardware and supplies you might need, so you can do one-stop shopping at Totem for any size job.
Because of our special relationship with ACE Hardware, anything you can find at ACE (or on acehardware.com) you can add to
your order at Totem. And with our fleet of delivery trucks constantly on the road, making timely, reliable deliveries
to jobsites throughout the Chicago area, you can rely on Totem to get your lumber and supplies to you when you need them.
Our
staff of “pro’s pros” simplifies your ordering
That’s because our seasoned veterans
have years of experience working with demanding professionals like you. We know our product lines inside and out and
we’ll find what you need for any job. We’ll even make suggestions that we believe will make your life
easier. Our experienced staff can also supply you with support to keep a job on track, including product search assistance,
estimates from drawings or prints, up-to-date past transaction records and dependable follow-through to make sure each order
is right the first time, every time.
