Emma is so wonderful, always helpful with all my granite expo needs very knowledgeable of all the…read moreproducts in the store. I shopped at this store particularly because Emma makes me comfortable and I know she gives 100% effort. Dozens of kitchens and I've shopped this store because of her.

I did a complete kitchen remodel and found the exact cabinets I wanted here at Granite Expo. The…read morelast who helped me to design my kitchen was very helpful, though she did add in some unnecessary things (like extra side panels, that were later returned.) Installation was ok, but I felt like once the cabinets were in my house they didn't want to deal with me anymore. It was hard to get the refund for the extra panels and there were several teeny tiny sliver of pieces that I ordered but never received. My cabinet installer was able to create pieces to fit in these spaces (around the sink, above the refrigerator) but they were missing the factory finish, so they had rough edges. My biggest issue was that when we removed the plastic from the cabinets, the plastic coating on the larger pieces came off clean, but the plastic coating on the factory finished pieces would not budge. Even with all heart gun the plastic protective coating was very difficult to take off. It took several hours to remove the coating and even then, there was still adhesive left behind. I complained to Granite Expo and they simply didn't believe me and said of there was anything wrong with the cabinets, it was my fault. You live and you learn. Aside from the adhesive that won't come off, the quality of cabinets is good. I really wanted white high gloss cabinets and I mostly have that. I'm coming to terms with the mixture of high gloss and (sticky) matte finish on my kitchen cabinets since I have no other choice.

Well stocked, friendly, convenient and local. I had to get a few things for a friend who was…read moremoving.

I am constantly renovating my house and realized that I need consistent, quality wood, and I found…read moreit at Economy Lumber. Kyle is my go-to person. He has 25 years of experience, and this company has 90 years of experience. I will always buy my lumber here and recommend my network to as well. Thanks for answering my questions and giving me all the options at my fingertips. They cut my wood down to size as well, so it can fit in my car and save me time!

Love this place Real Oakland business…read more Knowledgeable about their products and happy to help

picked up two bags of sand for an umbrella stand staff was…read morefriendly and helpful got sand very efficiently.

They have great selection of used stuff And will have…read morewindows made for you on the cheap Nice people very helpful especially when it's something heavy

We ordered 2 windows and they failed us to deliver the order on time because of which our project…read moreis delayed. Also the old man has an attitude instead of showing signs of helping by calling to the designated manufacturer.

Folks here are detailed, professional and knowledgeable. They will get shit done…read more Very happy with the tiles and countertop I got here. Customer service was nice and even though the contractor who installed for us said a total of 4 sentences to us only, he was a pro and did a fantastic job. They are definitely a no-nonsense business. Get your shit together before you pull up to their store. Know what you want and make good and quick decisions. Would recommend and come back soon again!

Decent staff. Lot of stuff. But very crowded feel. Not great prices.read more

Urban Ore Place is a large salvage yard and reuse center that features house items: furniture,…read morehardware, tools, and building materials section outside that's been around 40+ years! I used to visit to find that hidden gem or get inspired to transform a piece of unwanted item into a functional item like a planter or garden art. This place is great for a DIYer or handy man as items have so much potential but can be a bit overwhelming if you're looking for something specific. My recent visit was to find a replacement window for a mini table-top greenhouse I put together about 15 years ago. Unfortunately, after a recent windstorm, 1 window broke and needed to be replaced. The original windows I bought were from a salvage/building resource spot in SF. At the time, buying 6 windows cost me $70 at most. Now (15 years later) for the same quality it will cost you $35-$60/window at Urban Ore. Ouch! I guess these windows may be used for a remodel of an older home. They do have another section for cheaper windows but sadly they look like the one I'm trying to replace...some wood rot, flimsy, peeling and weathered as they're not protected from the elements. Staff outside are friendly and helpful. Worth a stop to check out but some pricing on items a bit higher. Parking inside the gate and along the street.

What even is this place!? I kept seeing this place pop on across social media, and at first it kept…read moresaying that it was in Oakland. I decided to look it up so my girlfriend, her sister, and I can go and check it outwhen. Lord behold it's in Berkeley! Ok, not a big deal, but we all kept thinking that they should fix the location across social media videos. We get there and parking isn't easy to find. You have to park in or around the other warehouses in the area or a couple of blocks away. After we found parking we made our way over and oh it was a huge disappointment to behold. I think we only stayed for a few minutes before we called it a bust and a waste of time. Do not, I repeat, do not believe the videos that these social media influencers are feeding your algorithm. There was so much trash, broken products, and some of the furniture that could be salvaged had ridiculous price tags on them. Some sets were incomplete, coffee mugs were cracked, tools rusted, and when asked about certain electronics working conditions they either didn't know or refused to check. Needless to say we were unimpressed and never coming back.

Things are very inexpensive here! I love going to this…read moreplace for my home projects. It is fun to go through what they have and, get to see so many possible things you can create with what you take home with you after. The staff are friendly, and helpful. Also, really just think about the fact that you are helping save this world by using reclaimed materials.

We had a lot of extra tiles from a kitchen remodel that we couldn't return to the original store…read more So we brought them to Building Resources. They were very happy to get so many new boxed tiles. It was a win all around. This place makes it very easy to donate good building supplies. Also, they are friendly and make everything work smoothly and easily.

We had to fully gut and DIY our kitchen renovation, and since it was unexpected, we had a tight…read morebudget to make it happen. Tl;dr Great price point for relatively good quality solid wood cabinets compared to other places that does mixed-MDF and costs more. My SIL recommended Granite Expo for their price point and quality. They use Milzen brand cabinets and the cabinet builder is just 2 minutes away from their store. My review is on the kitchen cabinets and the purchasing process. I shopped around at other local SF, Oakland, and Hayward cabinet shops and had a rendering made from their Emeryville location before deciding to move forward with buying from Granite Expo Oakland location. I was able to speak to a rep within 10 minutes with my rendering to place my order, we did 15 cabinets in M21 Hollis White cabinets (shaker style) and it was ready to pick up within the same week. On pick up day, we brought our truck and made 2 runs. The warehouse workers helped load in which was so helpful, and handles were included in the price. They have a lot in stock, just need time to build or can sell it to you not built if preferred for pick up. Overall a smooth purchase and the sales associate I worked with was well-versed in helping beginners like me with a consultation, and not too chatty or pressuring to up sell. Good spot for a no frills buy.

Pricing was very good. I saw bathroom counters with sinks built in as low as $68! We got one (photo…read moreincluded) for a tad over $200. A 9 foot edging was an extra $55. Out the door and in the trunk under $300 and installed the following week. I even heard my handyman say WOW upstairs when I wasn't present and I asked him if he needed help and he said NO I was shocked you got such a great price!