This year marks a truly special milestone for Lakeland Building Supply — 50 years in business serving builders, contractors, and homeowners throughout the Chicagoland area and beyond. Since opening our doors in 1976, we’ve grown from a small local supplier into a trusted cornerstone of the building supply community, all while staying true to our founding values of quality, integrity, and customer service.
From the First Sale to Five Decades of Growth
Our journey began with a single, important sale: top-quality shingles made by GAF. GAF, one of North America’s leading roofing manufacturers, is renowned for producing durable, high-performance asphalt roofing shingles trusted by professionals for generations. Although we no longer offer roofing materials, this sale played a significant role in paving our path to success.
That very first sale wasn’t just a transaction — it embodied the core of what Lakeland stands for:
Commitment to quality products
Support for trusted building brands
A focus on customer needs, no matter the size of the job
Looking back, it’s fitting that our first sale was a product designed to protect and shelter — because that’s exactly what we’ve been doing for our customers for 50 years.
Built on Relationships, Not Just Materials
Over the past five decades, we’ve expanded far beyond roofing materials to offer a comprehensive range of building supplies, including:
Wholesale cabinets
Windows and doors
Decking and siding
Design services and custom orders
Our 5,000 square-foot showroom and dedicated team help homeowners, builders, and remodelers make informed decisions and bring their projects to life.
What hasn’t changed since day one is our belief that relationships matter. Many of our customers have trusted us for years — some for decades — and we’re incredibly grateful for that loyalty. Whether it’s helping a first-time homeowner choose cabinets or supporting a contractor with materials for a major build, our team brings passion and expertise to every interaction.
Looking Ahead to the Next 50 Years
As we celebrate this 50-year milestone, we’re also looking forward — eager to continue growing, improving, and serving you with the same dedication that started it all.
To our longstanding customers and the new faces joining our community: thank you. You’ve made these 50 years possible, and we’re honored to be part of your building journey.
Here’s to many more years of quality, commitment, and trusted service.
— The Lakeland Building Supply Team
