we are proud to serve you

Start your project Here
Chelsea Lumber Company
  • Home
  • Departments
    • Lumber >
      • Dimensional Lumber - SPF Pricing
      • Treated Lumber Pricing
      • Sheathing Pricing
      • Premium Board Pricing
      • Green Building & Siding Products
    • Pole Barns, Garages & Sheds >
      • Custom Pole Barns & Garages
      • Pole Barn & Garage Photo Gallery
    • Kitchen and Bath >
      • Kitchen & Bath Photo Gallery
      • Cabinetry
      • Countertops
      • Cambria Quartz - Natural Stone Surfaces >
        • Cambria Quartz - Designs
        • Cambria Quartz - Inspiration Gallery
        • Cambria Quartz - Edge Details
      • Bathroom and Fixtures
      • Hardware and Accessories
      • Kitchen & Bath: Red Hot Savings!
    • Decks
    • Windows and Doors
    • Flooring
    • Roofing
    • Landscape Materials
    • Paint and Supplies
    • Materials and Tools >
      • Festool Power Tools
      • Milwaukee Power Tools
      • Dewalt Power Tools
    • Farm Feed and Fencing
    • Contractors
  • Services
    • Home Building Materials and Assistance
    • Let Us Install for You
  • Commercial Sales
    • Market Updates
  • About
    • Why Choose Chelsea Lumber? >
      • Meet the Owners
      • Employment Opportunities
      • Community Commitment
      • Customer Testimonials
    • Locations >
      • Chelsea
      • Saline
      • Bridgewater
    • Contact
 Call us today for an estimate on your project!
​800-875-9126 for Chelsea | 888-429-5454 for Saline | 888-429-7062 for Bridgewater

​

Company history: A 109 year old Legacy​

Picture
After 109 years in business, we have learned a thing or two along the way. First is to treat your customers with the utmost respect and always provide to them a quality product at a fair price. Build relationships along the way so some day we can enjoy meeting the future generations of families as they come in and know we are here to help with their home improvement needs. Second is to treat staff like they are family. We wouldn't be where we are today without the commitment and loyalty of our staff. We believe in them and they believe in us. The longevity of our staff breeds the depth of knowledge, experience and resources that today's home owner desperately needs. Our staff on average has spent 25 years with us, many approaching 40 years working for our company. YouTube videos have nothing on our experience, come check out how we can help with your project!

Company History:
​Chelsea Lumber Company has been a bedrock of the community for over a century. Our company dates back to 1908 and has been owned in all or in part by the Daniels Family since the 1920's. We opened our doors as Chelsea Lumber, Grain & Coal Co. on January 2, 1926. Our headquarters at that time was a 3 story brick building at the corner of Main Street and the railroad tracks, which is now the site of Chelsea Milling Co., makers of the popular Jiffy Mix.

​Our former President and Co-Owner, the late Bob Daniels, began working here part time, shoveling coal, while a student at Chelsea High School in the 1940's. In those days, our motto was "Where the Home Begins" and it remains so til this day.

​In 1952, responding to shifts in our customer's needs, we changed our name to Chelsea Lumber Company. We eventually outgrew our space and in 1983 we moved to where our current headquarters at 1 Old Barn Circle, Chelsea. This 20,000 square foot showroom and 70,000 square foot warehouse gave us plenty of space to grow into and provide additional materials and resources for our growing clientele.

​In 2007, Chelsea Lumber expanded our reach within the neighboring communities of Saline and Bridgewater when we acquired Bridgewater Lumber Company. Bridgewater Lumber had been owned in part by the Finkbeiner Family, since 1938, when the family purchased the business from the Pardee brothers from Clinton, Michigan. Cousin's, Ron and Gary Finkbeiner, took over ownership of the family business in the late 1970's and grew it into a very successful business.

​Bridgewater Lumber acquired Saline Mercantile in 1968 which allowed them to open a second location serving the Saline community. In 1975, Bridgewater Lumber suffered the loss of a barn in a warehouse fire. The original store was then demolished and a new store was built near the original site.

​In 1980, the Saline store moved to its current location at 600 East Michigan Avenue. A fire in November 1993 destroyed the store and part of an adjoining warehouse. A new Saline store was built on the same site the following year, along with a new barn out back. In 1998, the Saline store added a 2,000 square foot showroom to highlight doors, windows and moldings.

Throughout the years, our services have steadily grown to make us the one-stop resource for a full range of materials, supplies and services for  home building and home improvements. We're the place to get the best materials and the most expert advice for any homeowner or professional contractor in the Southeast Michigan region. We proudly employ approximately 140 knowledgeable staff who are always at your service, stop by today to see how we can help!


Chelsea lumber company...a family business built on  loyalty, PERSEVERANCE, Passion and honesty

Take a glimpse into our history and the people who made us who we are today. 
Chelsea Lumber Company
​Chelsea Location: 1 Old Barn Circle, Chelsea, MI 48118: 800-875-9126 or 734-475-9126
​Saline Location: 600 East Michigan Avenue, Saline, MI 48176: 888-429-5454 or 734-429-5494
​Bridgewater Location: 8370 Boettner Road, Saline, MI 48176: 888-429-7062 or 734-429-7062

Store Hours: 
Chelsea & Bridgewater: Monday - Friday: 7:30AM - 5:30PM 
​SALINE ONLY: MON-FRI: 7:00AM - 5:30PM
All Stores: Saturday: 7:30AM - 3:30PM | Sunday: Closed

Come visit us on Facebook! 

​©2023 Chelsea Lumber Company
​ All rights reserved.

Website by TrendUp Marketing, LLC

​
​
Contractor License #: 2102015322
​Privacy Policy   |   Terms & Conditions
  • Home
  • Departments
    • Lumber >
      • Dimensional Lumber - SPF Pricing
      • Treated Lumber Pricing
      • Sheathing Pricing
      • Premium Board Pricing
      • Green Building & Siding Products
    • Pole Barns, Garages & Sheds >
      • Custom Pole Barns & Garages
      • Pole Barn & Garage Photo Gallery
    • Kitchen and Bath >
      • Kitchen & Bath Photo Gallery
      • Cabinetry
      • Countertops
      • Cambria Quartz - Natural Stone Surfaces >
        • Cambria Quartz - Designs
        • Cambria Quartz - Inspiration Gallery
        • Cambria Quartz - Edge Details
      • Bathroom and Fixtures
      • Hardware and Accessories
      • Kitchen & Bath: Red Hot Savings!
    • Decks
    • Windows and Doors
    • Flooring
    • Roofing
    • Landscape Materials
    • Paint and Supplies
    • Materials and Tools >
      • Festool Power Tools
      • Milwaukee Power Tools
      • Dewalt Power Tools
    • Farm Feed and Fencing
    • Contractors
  • Services
    • Home Building Materials and Assistance
    • Let Us Install for You
  • Commercial Sales
    • Market Updates
  • About
    • Why Choose Chelsea Lumber? >
      • Meet the Owners
      • Employment Opportunities
      • Community Commitment
      • Customer Testimonials
    • Locations >
      • Chelsea
      • Saline
      • Bridgewater
    • Contact