Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Building Supplies Solutions
Our company was founded in 1971 with a clear mission: to deliver high-quality building materials at competitive prices while prioritizing exceptional customer service. Over five decades, we've grown from a single location in Temple City to a major distributor serving residential contractors and wholesale lumberyards across Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada. Our family-owned business maintains a tradition of service rooted in innovation and integrity, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions for their construction needs. We specialize in distributing lumber, engineered wood products, and forest materials through strategically located facilities in Huntington Beach and Riverside, with the capacity to ship 600 million board feet annually.Our team combines deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology, offering customized estimating tools and real-time project management systems to streamline the building process. From initial sales to final delivery, we partner with clients throughout every project phase, leveraging strong relationships with manufacturers to ensure smooth operations. Our commitment to quality remains unwavering, even as we continue advancing technologies to enhance client experiences without compromising core product excellence. This dedication has fostered long-term customer loyalty and an average employee tenure of fifteen years, reflecting our stable, service-oriented culture.
Services
Lumber Package Estimating
Framing Components
Distribution Services
Wholesale Forest Products
Re-Loading Services
Hardware Supply
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of specialized expertise in wholesale lumber distribution
- Our family-owned business maintains a 15-year average employee tenure
- We provide customized estimating solutions with integrated project management tools
- Our dual distribution centers enable nationwide shipping capabilities
- We guarantee dedicated customer support throughout the entire building process
Services
Lumber Package Estimating
Our advanced Hyphen Solutions SupplyPro system integrates with BuildPro to provide real-time job scheduling and accurate material estimates. We customize calculations using preferred software platforms like Microsoft Excel and Autodesk, ensuring precise project planning. This service streamlines construction workflows while maintaining quality control throughout the building process.
Framing Components
We supply precision-cut framing materials including dimension lumber, trusses, and engineered wood products. Our inventory features Green Douglas Fir and OSB components for residential construction projects. Dedicated sales teams ensure proper material selection and timely delivery to construction sites across Western markets.
Wholesale Forest Products
Our wholesale division distributes commodity products like OSB, KD/Green lumber, and engineered wood systems. We maintain relationships with leading manufacturers to ensure consistent product availability. This service supports large-scale construction projects requiring volume purchases of standardized building materials.
Re-Loading Services
We handle railcar, truck, and van unloading operations at our Riverside facility with specialized equipment for bulk material transfers. Our dual-rail served facility accommodates flat cars and box cars with weight capacities up to 286,000 lbs. This service optimizes supply chain efficiency for large-volume shipments.
Hardware Supply
We offer comprehensive hardware solutions for residential construction projects. Our inventory includes fasteners, connectors, and specialty components that complement primary building materials. This service provides contractors with convenient access to essential hardware through our one-stop distribution network.
People
Jerry Higman
CEO/President
Third-generation lumber industry leader with 40+ years of experience guiding Reliable Wholesale Lumber's growth while maintaining family values of integrity and service excellence.
Randy Richards
Framing Division Manager
Experienced construction materials specialist managing framing component sales with deep understanding of residential building requirements and project timelines.
Robert Strutt
Engineered Wood Division Manager
Technical expert in engineered wood products with 25+ years of experience supporting complex construction projects through specialized material solutions.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve residential contractors and lumberyards throughout Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada from our Huntington Beach and Riverside distribution centers.
What products do you specialize in?
We specialize in lumber packages, engineered wood products, OSB, Green Douglas Fir, and construction hardware for residential building projects.
How can I track my shipment?
Use our Job Control System at reliablelumber.com to track orders, check shipping status, and access project documentation in real time.
Do you offer estimating services?
Yes, we provide customized estimating through Hyphen® Solutions SupplyPro integrated with BuildPro, Microsoft Excel, and Autodesk platforms.
What is your company history?
Founded in 1971 by Anna Higman and sons, we've grown from a mobile home industry supplier to a major Western U.S. building materials distributor.
Reviews (4)
Dave Park
Apr 07, 2021
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Professional Group, Their Yard Is Clean And Organized. I use Murphy Lumber And always Specify "Murphy" Exclusively In My Order Packages And "Reliable"Always Has Me Covered They Are One Step Ahead Of Me.
Cameron Conkle
Sep 14, 2020
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This is a really great group of people over here. They are a long standing company that has been in California longer than most Californians have been alive. It's companies like these that keep our economy strong through longevity. Aptly named Reliable.
Miguel Alba
Jul 25, 2018
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Lumber sales man Paul wasn't even willing to quote me a price he said they don't work with small projects. I originally asked for 3 to 4 units because I ran out of my supply. I usually get a full semi truck load of lumber and go through it in a month or 2 so i asked him to quote me for a full semi truck load or whatever his minimum is and he was unwilling. i know its a wholesale lumber place that is why i asked for their minimum purchase amount and not only did he deny an answer and service but he did not offer a reasonable explanation as to why. May be he assumed I don't run a business.not sure why.
Andrew Oakes
Jun 27, 2017
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I have worked with Reliable for over 13 years now and they are the best. The people are great, they have good customer service and I would recommend them to anyone!
