I was fed up with HD etc. and decided to try Channel City Lumber. The service was excellent and the prices are pretty similar to HD if not lower in many cases. The employees were personable and helpful. They are connected to ACE hardware as well. This place is now my first stop. read more

I was in a major pinch and I needed several 7/8" diameter all threads that were 14+ inches long and I called all of the hardware stores in the area and they only carried up to 3/4". A coworker had suggested that I call a lumber yard earlier and I didn't think that sounded right but I had no other option and Channel City Lumber had 7/8" in 4' & 6' sticks that I could cut to size Totally saved the day! read more

Exactly the kind of hardware store you wish for! The staff is ready and e more than willing to help figure out solutions for whatever project you might be tangling with at the moment. If they don't have what you need they'll tell you straight up. Channel is golden! read more

After finding Channel City Lumber I only go to Home Depot if I absolutely have to (or if it's Sunday). Channel City Lumber staff is extremely helpful (unlike Home Depot!) read more

I have been going to CCL for about 8 years now, my wife at least 12. It is like visiting family, they are always cheerful and ready to help in any way they can. If they don't have the answer they will get for you!! They might not always have everything, but, who does? Thanks for being there during these crazy times as well as in normal times. Thanks to ALL the staff, even those we don't see in the back office! read more

I didn't have a pleasant experience here. I wanted to price out some cabinets. I provided the kitchen planner with a list of cabinets with detailed spec and an elevation diagram done in 20/20 that virtually all kitchen planners use. She kept asking me who are my other kitchen planners and what are their quotes and who is installing my cabinets. I felt these are not information that she need in order to give me a semi accurate quote. It was her way of gauge the likelihood of me actually buying cabinets from her. She seemed quite knowledgeable, but her attitude was a turn off. Its no surprise that everyone shops around when it comes to big ticket items like cabinets. Oftentimes, kitchen planners waste some time pricing out quotes for customers, but it is offset by the fact that cabinets have high markups and when you make a sale, there are profits for all the middlemen. In the end, she figured that it wasn't worth her time, and I never got a quote from her after several emails back and forth, so I can't comment on whether or not Channel City Hardware is a good value. read more

Higher end of product, a little more but well well worth the service and the quality. Good people.

Honest and insightful customer service support. Highly recommend! Stuff was friendly and helpful.

Custom Door Purchase - I was referred to Channel City Lumber by a neighbor and it paid off. I was able to get the door designed for a specific style we were looking for and the price was great as well. We worked with Mike throughout the process and he was awesome. I will recommend Channel City Lumber all day! read more

Very helpful and friendly staff. I needed some pieces of wood cut for a bookshelf I was making for my son's nursery. The staff was very helpful and professional. My bookshelves turned out great! Thank you!! I will definitely recommend and be back for our lumber and household fixing up needs! read more

I feel like Channel City is hidden little secret of Goleta. With Home Depot just down the road in the Costo Shopping Center, and their secretive location at the end of Aero Camino next to the tracks and 101, I'm suprised that they're still in business. They are a ma and pa type hardware store with a huge drive in lumber yard in the back. Sometimes I go to home depot out of convenience for all hardware/home repair needs, but 3 times now, I've gone to Home Depot looking for a specific piece of hardware (screws nuts bolts), or something needed to do a basic home repair, and home depot has been out of it...or their stock was in such disorder that I gave up trying to find it after digging through the unopened boxes of stuff. I go to Channel City, am greeted by a friendly howdy at the counter and what do you know, they have exactly what I'm looking for exactly where it should be. The staff is ma and pa shop friendly. The support contractor accounts. You can drive your vehicle right up to the stacks of lumber in huge yard in back...no more loading it on to a cart, dragging it up to the front counter, having them awkwardly look for the barcode on the end of each piece, then rolling out to your car in the lot. The guys who work in back will even give you a hand and help you tie it down or secure it. Channel City is a great local business, I support them any day over home depot. read more

Kathy was the most helpful and knowledgeable! So appreciate her assistance and making sure our project materials were available and delivered with ease! Would use them again for any projects! read more

We've come to Channel City Lumber a few times for smaller woodworking projects. We're a couple of amateurs and it can be really intimidating figuring out how everything works and is priced, but everybody there is so friendly, helpful and patient. We always leave feeling good about the experience. Great service and they always have what we're looking for. read more

Best lumber selection in town. The staff here is always helpful and patient.

We ordered the kitchen cabinets here, the process was smooth and easy... I know what I want so I was pretty focused on the quality, style and color. Karen gave me great design ideas which I did take on at the end... she is very thorough which I like that a lot. We are waiting for the cabinets to arrive. read more

I came here by a recommendation of Home Depot, they were kind enough to send me here as I was able to purchase everything I needed. I am grateful to meet Eddie as he cut the wood smooth enough that I no longer needed sandpiper. He even smooth out other areas that needed attention. He is very detailed oriented and made me feel comfortable to explain exactly what I wanted. I have been starting "Do It Yourself" projects and I'm glad I found this place. This is my new go to ! Thank you to the kind gentlemen that helped me find items & recommended Eddie! Everyone was very kind, this was a great first visit. read more

If you need woodworking supplies (wood, hardware, bits, blades, finish, etc.) Channel City is the place in Goleta to come, hands down. The people are always friendly, and I always find what I'm looking for. Home Depot is good for some things, but they tend to be a bit disorganized and carry mostly carpentry stuff, not so much woodworking (i.e. furniture) grade supplies. Home Depot's wood also leaves a lot to be desired (almost all green, and net of very high grade). OSH is fine for a lot of hardware, but there have been a number of times where I couldn't find what I wanted at OSH, and I found it at Channel City. The only reason I don't do all of my woodworking shopping at Channel City is their hours. Always closed by 5pm, and closed on Sundays. Great if you're a contractor, not so good if your a weekend woodworker. Their selection of hardwoods is also somewhat limited. What they have is good, but... there isn't a great deal of it. read more

Great service, no attitude. If you want lumber and need to also pick up some other odds and ends (even electrical stuff) for house projects, don't waste your time at Home Depot. Support this local business and you will be rewarded with great service, guys that actually know what they are talking about when they give you advice, and helpful service. My favorite part - just drive your car or truck right up to the lumber racks and get help loading everything. No pushing one of those *#$^ carts around! read more

I've called in looking for odd hardware and they have gotten me what I needed very promptly, and they have given great quotes on lumber over the years. read more

They provided very helpful advice regarding what kind of wood we would need for a project. They also will build custom planter boxes at just the price of the materials, and delivery charge was reasonable ($25). Good selection in this tucked away lumber yard, it makes for a good alternative to the home depot down the street read more

Channel City Lumber is my favorite place to shop for building materials/home improvement product. Their staff is very knowledgeable and friendly, which is really hard to find at other shops in this category locally. read more

As a woman learning to DIY, I've found Channel City Lumber to be the best local hardware store. We've used them as a primary supplier for a kitchen remodel and a bath remodel, as well as multiple carpentry-based trips, over the course of a decade. The staff is warm, friendly, and helpful. They are patient and accurate in explaining when I have questions, and they spend time learning about my projects, needs, and constraints in order to serve me better. My kids are welcome in the store, and I love that I can park right up front (nose of van nearly to front counter!) or, as other reviewers have commented, drive around to the back to pick up my lumber. They will cut lumber to order and always offer to help load. I've also ordered a lot of cabinetry from them and have been delighted with Karin Abstrom, their kitchen and bath designer. She's practical, forthright and direct, and has helped us optimize the functionality of very small spaces. Cabinetry has always come as ordered, and she has a remarkable memory for people and projects. They carry quality lines (KraftMaid and Medallion) and their prices are fair. If there's a special or discount to be had, Karin will get it for you. Their store is well-stocked and you have quick access to hundreds of special-order items (from Emtek locks to doors to hardware) as well. We give them as much of our business as possible. It helps that their prices are competitive. Factor in the service and they are an incredible steal. They also give excellent contractor referrals. It was actually Karin who recommended the contractor we now use --and recommend to friends. I hope they're in business forever. read more

I have worked with their kitchen designer for several projects and have found her both knowledgeable and helpful. I too, have shopped around and found their pricing to be extremely competitive, and their knowledge base to be invaluable. It is not uncommon to ask for the contractor's information (which I was happy to supply). What I was told, is that it is much better to provide all available information at the beginning so the quote is not "semi accurate" but right on the dollar, and more importantly it avoided costly errors. This method has proven to be very effective with all of my projects, and it was well worth the effort. I will continue to use all of their services in the future. read more

I am a contractor and I have shopped at Channel City Lumber for years. They are as helpful and knowledgeable as any product supplier I use, which is many. As I perform work in and around homes time and again, I use them often. High quality with the family feel. read more

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. They always have what I need on hand when Im in the middle of a project and have forgotten something.

I'm a carpenter and I buy material where the contractor has an account. I always like to go to Channel City because it's one stop shopping, they help me load my truck, they always have coffee going, they're helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. I can get what I need and get back to work faster when I shop there than at the other yards in town, or especially at Homie D's. The only drawback is that sometimes they are out of stock or low on stock, but if you phone first they'll check for you. read more