As much as I'd like to support a local business, the owners, while at times helpful, can be jerks. I agree with the other post that they can also be quite rude and don't seem to understand basic Customer Service. They have quite a high opinion of their 'superior quality lumber' and get quite offended when customers want to pick through and choose our own boards. Im not surprised they are closed and would never support this business. Good riddance! read more

Web site is out of date ... they are not available for business. Door is locked and they do not answer their phone

Couldn't get in, people walking around the yard, but nobody picked up the phone. Nobody even acknowledged me at the gate. What a shame. read more

Do not recommend and will not visit again. The place looks dilapidated and run down. The owner seemed quite disinterested in doing any business. The first questions he asked me was - What do you want? Why are you here!? Did not want me to enter the shop to look around and drove me away from the doorsteps saying that the quantity I wanted is too small. Not worth wasting time here, there are a lot more better options. read more

These guys are awesome! And I'd much rather support a solid local business than default to big box places that can't actually help you with questions and needs. I came in with a specific need and they had me settled within 15 minutes. I might not be their usual customer but they were extremely helpful. read more

The owner likes to aggressively scream at gardners !! He has issues , I witnessed this man park his car in the middle of the street and get in the guys face . he was blowing dirt around in the street . The man was yelling that it's getting on his property and not just yelling screaming at the top of his lungs with a horrible language.. read more

I came knowing some of what I needed for a project and advice. The person I worked with and I went over what I knew I needed and then he took me to a different part of the building to talk about what else I needed. I told him what I wanted to do and he gave me options that were lower and higher in price so I could make my own decision (he didn't hard sell the expensive stuff). He also helped me load up my car. It's not a cheap as the big box store but not outrageous. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and I like supporting local business when I can. They have an excellent selection of normal things as well as an amazing selection of speciality woods. This place now has my business for all future wood needs. read more

This place is terrible. Worst customer service I've ever experienced. His coworker puts me on hold. And he picks up the phone thinking he knows what's going on. Starts getting aggressive with me and then hangs up. I called back and the guy gives me more attitude and doesn't even make a sale. Just a jerk and idiot overall. Next time just be nice and helpful. read more

Yes I'm sure it's difficult with the coronavirus Chantel, however when I called and ask about obtaining some wood I was met with less than stellar customer service. The gentleman on the phone Syren I would need to make an appointment, that there was a big order coming in today and they would take precedence over anything that I wanted, I think him for his time and decided not to shop there. Even though I will be needing lumber to build a studio apartment I will not shop At a store it does not value all of their customer regardless of size read more

We went there for a DIY project to get some plywood and they were very helpful. Highly recommended! And wish them another 40 + years in business! read more

Castro Valley lumber is awesome. Great place to get not only your regular pine boards but also heirloom pieces like 2 inch thick clear oak panels or mahogany. They can cut pieces to size for you and do some deliveries. There is also a small hardware store at the front to supply your hammer and nail needs. The staff is exceptionally knowledgeable and provides a style of friendly service usually found only in Normal Rockwell paintings. Actually, when you walk in, you might feel like you're in a Rockwell print. read more

Rude, arrogant, and unhelpful. Gave them a second chance and they haven't changed. Would be almost acceptable if their prices were fair but they're not. Take your business to Larsen Lumber in San Leandro. Honestly don't know how this place is still in business read more

As a general contractor I make my living shopping in lumber/hardware stores. Yeah, the big box stores are generally cheaper. But cheaper can often be very costly. I think of the wasted time I've spent with getting the wrong type or inferior materials from the big boxes. That doesn't happen at a boutique yard like this. Plus, how can you have a relationship with a store that you can't even get somebody to pick up the phone, let alone get you an answer or some advice on a question you may have. Even tradesman like myself don't know everything, so when I have lumber questions, I ask the experts at CV Lumber. When I'm looking for a difficult to find piece for matching up a repair, guess who comes through for me, time and again, with exactly what I need!? And as far as the prices, of course I want to save money just as much as the next guy. But the reason I continue to shop their store is because the value of establishing a relationship with specialty people like John and Bill can, in just one trip, easily pay off the difference in what you might save in a whole year shopping the big boxes. For example, I needed a short, one foot piece of 6 by 8 redwood for a repair on a job. You think I would have any luck trying to find an expensive scrap like that any where else!? John happened to have the very piece I needed, that little extra effort digging around the yard saved me big bucks! read more

Price gouging! They are selling the same wood you can get at a big box store for more than twice the price. The big box store is currently out of stock which never happens, so looks like these guys bought in bulk (from big box store perhaps??) to turn a quick profit and essentially force you to buy from them if you need the wood pretty quickly. We're all struggling through the pandemic together- no need for the local business to take advantage of its patrons during this tough time. read more

Wow! talk about customer service. I came here, basically knowing what I needed (40' of radiata pine) and the guy at the counter says, "how do you want that cut?" Have you ever bought lumber at HD or Lowes? Fat chance anybody every asks you something like that! So i say 4 10 footers would be nice. I also picked up a couple tubes of Sikaflex, he says "hey you know what cuts that?" -no. "WD-40" No kidding!? My point is, you just dont get customer service like that at the big box stores. Ive lived in th area for 5 years or so, this was my first time coming here, and I can asure you I will be back. It's a lumber yard, but inside the store there is plenty of other home imporovement needs; blades for saws, sawsalls, tapes, adhesives, joist hangers, ect... Im not sure what happened with Chuck P., I guess everyone has different expectations, but my experience couldn't have been any better. Oh and I forgot to mention, after I paid I asked, "where do I go to get my lumber?" he says, "it should already be on your truck." Are you kidding?....nope...all I had to do was tie it down....just great customer service....Ill pay extra for that everyday of the week and twice on sundays (if theyre open) read more

The folks at Castro Valley Lumber are just great. They are so helpful and care about your needs not just selling you something you don't need. If you want to have the old school experience of customer service and a great selection of things​ you can't find at a big box store, go see the guys at CV Lumber. Tell them Tony sent ya!!!!!! read more

The guys at Castro Valley Lumber are AMAZING. They are knowledgeable, very competent and deal matter-of-factedly with their customers. We knew what we wanted, but didnt know what type of wood to use for our backyard project. They discussed treated wood v/s un-treated wood and what they would be used for. They helped us by offering natural untreated 2x12 cedars and 2x12 redwoods. They said that the redwoods were double the cost, but they recommended the cedars for our project. We had a lot of questions and tight timelines. They kept calm thru all of it. The wood was very good quality. We could tell - and more importantly, our contractor confirmed that it was very good wood. Thank you Castro Valley Lumber. read more

A bit higher in price, but they have a great selection and are very helpful. Was able to purchase quality redwood to make a table.

Castro Valley Lumber has the best redwood around. They'll cut and mill lumber to whatever size you need. Their prices are reasonable enough not to want to go to the big box stores for most things. The whole crew works well together and are very knowledgeable. Great job, keep it up! read more

The guys who work here John and Bill provide top-notch customer support. They helped me figure out the process to refinish my deck and made some excellent product suggestions. read more

Customer service is excellent at this lumber yard. They had everything I needed to make custom garage shelves and did some cuts to make it more manageable. The star drive screws are great for building projects. I'll be coming back here. read more

Well everybody My experience at this Store is really really bad Grumpy man behind the counter

I have been shopping at Castro Valley Lumber all my life. It is a place I can go to have all my questions answered and all my needs met. The staff is extremely knowledgable and fair. Castro Valley Lumber has a quality that is unmatched. They have clear lumber products that cant be found anywhere else. They also have staff that can make specialty cuts of all types of lumber and ply or paneling. This may cost a little but it is guaranteed to be cut to the exact dimensions and worth every penny. There is a reason they are still around! Thanks Castro Valley Lumber! read more

even though I'm still waiting for my quote ...nice location easy access knowledgeable employees

I won't go back. I went there three times for the same piece of lumber and the last time they tried to charge me twice the amount they had previously charged. read more

As a local contractor I can appreciate small businesses and what they stand for. There's just not that many of them left anymore, and there's certainly not any who will spend the time to find what you need. Working on older homes often you can't just pick up material at one of the big box stores that will match a 60+ year old home. Everywhere you go its take a number and there's zero customer service. This place is great for someone who actually wants service. When it comes to there choice of lumber they by far have way better quality lumber then you will find at any box store and other lumber yards. I do work all around the Bay Area and have been to many other lumber yards. Wood is a natural product and most places have knotted, twisted, half missing lumber. This place though has good solid lumber. I can go in here any day of the week get what I need and am treated great. If there's something in particular that I need and they don't have they will do whatever they can to get it or have it made if I want. read more

I can't say enough good things about this lumber yard. The counter guys and Leo in the yard make me happy about buying lumber from them. Their concern for quality and customer service is impressive. I appreciate all the advice backed by their decades of experience. They saved me tons of money and time. Thanks for everything. See you next project! read more

First of all let me say that this company has the highest prices for its lumber than ANY bay area company. They justify it by saying that the quality of their wood is the best but after personally looking at 5 different bay area lumber yards i found this to be a lie. Secondly the customer service is so bad and disrespectful. The owner didn't even have the patience to let me finish asking what i was looking for and repeatedly rolled his eyes as if i had no idea about what i wanted. what an jerk. Only buy from this supplier if you are a sucker....let this jerk sit on his low grade lumber with his demeaning attitude and go somewhere else! read more

Bill and John, who are Castro Valley Lumber, are top notch and provide incredible customer service. I have been working on a rather large project and over the last four months have been to the Company more than a dozen times. Each time I'm greeted personally and given advice particular to my project. They have actually showed me ways to save money instead of profitting themselves. At the big stores I would have had to pick my lumber, they did it for me and chose well! I will pay a dime more for excellent customer service anyday. We also need to support local business opposed to the big stores. read more

Castro Valley Lumber recently provided me with 600 board feet of beautiful clear redwood to restore a family heirloom deck. The quality of their product was exceeded only by their personalized service and sound advice. I'm surprised at David's review--my own do-it-yourselfer questions were handled with respect and patience. Having said that, if doing business with knowledgeable experts makes you uncomfortable there are always the big box stores where you're always right, even when you're wrong! read more