SERVICES   Professionals Serving Professionals Since 1958, Totem has been delivering top-notch service to the most demanding building contractors and construction companies, as well as the leading institutional, manufacturing and industrial accounts in the mid-west.  Throughout that half century, Totem has continued to “raise the bar” by supporting our customers with the most professional and knowledgeable sales and service people in the business.  Knowing what you need when you need it has earned Totem Lumber & Supply one of the highest ratings of customer service and satisfaction in the industry.  Proudly, Totem is the Preferred Supplier of choice by the vast majority of our customer base. In most cases these customers have maintained active accounts with Totem for twenty years or more! And now, with our Certified Green Dealer classification, Totem will continue to provide you with the most up-to-date product advice as the "green" movement sweeps the building and remodeling trades. General Service Categories Our two huge lumberyards and retail hardware and supply facility are proudly maintained by one of the most knowledgeable and professional staffs in Chicagoland   Totem’s Certified Green Dealer team is specially trained in the selection of products and materials that meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design “LEED” rating system We can quickly and accurately develop estimates from your plans or prints We offer specialty product sourcing and order tracking Convenient financing is available with approved credit You’ll enjoy fast and dependable scheduled truck delivery from our fleet of trucks and semi-trailers Your continued success is our number one goal  Totem remains committed to helping your business grow and succeed.  Without your loyalty and trust, Totem would not exist.  We pledge to continually work towards improving the services and the products we supply you.  We also believe strongly in the conservation and utilization of our all our natural resources, so, to that end, be assured we will maintain our Certified Green Dealer rating as well as our FSC certification.  And please remember that our success depends on your satisfaction.  We welcome your comments and questions.  No request is too big, no problem too small.  Our door is always open to making sure all your needs are met.  It’s our pleasure to go the extra-mile for you.