Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Building Materials in Upper Peninsula, MI
Founded in 1960, Tri County Building Centers has been a cornerstone of Michigan's Upper Peninsula construction industry for over six decades. Our legacy began with Frank H. Taylor's vision to establish a comprehensive lumber and building materials network, which has since expanded to six strategic locations. Under current ownership by Brien Hanna, a seasoned industry professional with decades of hands-on experience, we continue to serve both local and seasonal residents with premium materials and expert guidance. Our team combines generational knowledge with modern solutions, offering everything from raw lumber to finished cabinetry.With specialized delivery services ensuring timely project completion and expansive showrooms featuring the latest in building innovations, we remain committed to supporting the region's growth. Our partnership with LBM Advantage provides unmatched buying power, translating to competitive pricing for our customers. From foundational materials to finishing touches, our comprehensive inventory and technical expertise make us the region's trusted construction partner.
Services
Lumber Sales
Cabinet Installation
Countertop Fabrication
Decking Materials
Window Coverings
Door Hardware
Floor Covering
Garage Doors
Design Services
Material Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- Serving Michigan's Upper Peninsula since 1960 with construction expertise
- Six strategically located service centers for convenient access
- Specialized delivery services ensuring timely project completion
- Expansive showrooms featuring the latest building innovations
- Competitive pricing through LBM Advantage buying power
Services
Lumber Sales
We offer premium lumber products for residential and commercial construction projects. Our inventory includes dimensional lumber, treated wood, and specialty timbers. With decades of experience in the industry, our experts help customers select the right materials for their specific needs while ensuring proper storage and handling.
Cabinet Installation
Our professional cabinet installation services cover custom and pre-fabricated solutions for kitchens and bathrooms. We provide expert measurement, fitting, and finishing to ensure perfect results. Our designers help clients choose from various styles and materials to match their project requirements and aesthetic preferences.
Countertop Fabrication
We specialize in custom countertop fabrication using granite, quartz, and other premium materials. Our process includes precise measurement, professional installation, and edge profiling to meet exact specifications. Our team ensures proper sealing and finishing for durable, long-lasting results in residential and commercial settings.
Material Delivery
Our specialized delivery services ensure timely material transportation to job sites across the Upper Peninsula. We coordinate large-volume shipments and manage logistics to maintain project timelines. Our experienced drivers and equipment guarantee safe handling of fragile or bulky items during transport.
Design Services
Our expert design team provides personalized solutions for residential and commercial building projects. We offer space planning, material selection, and visualization tools to help clients realize their vision. Our designers combine technical knowledge with creative expertise to optimize functionality and aesthetics for every project.
People
Brien Hanna
Owner
Brien Hanna has led Tri County Building Centers since 2004, bringing decades of industry experience to the role. Under his leadership, the company expanded with two new locations while maintaining its commitment to quality service. He oversees strategic growth and operations across all six locations.
Missy Thompson
Designer
Missy Thompson specializes in cabinetry and countertop design at Tri County Building Centers. With extensive product knowledge, she helps clients create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces. Her expertise in material selection and space planning ensures optimal project outcomes for residential and commercial customers.
Kay Schwab
Designer
Kay Schwab provides expert design consultation for cabinetry and interior finishing projects. She works closely with clients to understand their needs and translate them into practical design solutions. Her focus on customer satisfaction and attention to detail make her a valuable asset to the company's design team.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Michigan's Upper Peninsula with six locations in Cedarville, Pickford, St. Ignace, DeTour, Paradise, and Sault Ste. Marie.
What building materials do you carry?
We offer lumber, cabinetry, countertops, decking materials, window coverings, door hardware, floor coverings, and garage doors for residential and commercial projects.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we provide specialized delivery services to ensure materials arrive at job sites on time and in perfect condition across all our service areas.
Are design services available?
Our expert designers provide personalized solutions for cabinetry, countertops, and interior finishing projects at our Pickford location.
How long have you been in business?
We've served the Upper Peninsula since 1960, with over six decades of experience in the building materials industry.
Do you have showrooms?
Yes, each location features a showroom displaying our products including window coverings, cabinetry, flooring samples, and hardware options.
Reviews (5)
Benjamin Kusterer
May 07, 2021
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We recently purchased new counter tops from Tri County Cabinetry & Design. Kay was wonderful in helping us through the process of selecting our material and our layout. The installation went perfectly and we are happy with the result. Thank you for a great experience.
Michael Michalski
Feb 23, 2021
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Best place to get materials fast friendly go out of their way to get what you need I highly recommend pickford building center
Kathy Milligan
Nov 07, 2020
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Very disappointed in the customer service we have called several times for a garage quote and nobody returns our calls. Sad they don't need the business.
Kay Schwab
Feb 28, 2020
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I would like to respond to the review by Joe Paczkowski. I happen to be the person he talked with about a countertop. He stopped in and wanted a price quote right then. As prices on laminate tops vary greatly depending on the color, size of top, finish on the top, edge profile and the number of finished ends or miters; I explained that we always draw out the countertop plan and send it in to our suppliers for a quote.
He did not want to wait for that and asked me for a quote "off the top of my head". I told him we did not like to do that as it might not be accurate. As he said, I told him it would be AT LEAST $500.00. I did send his measurements and choice of color in for a quote from our supplier. The quote came back at $750.00. I did not take any deposit or anything from Mr Paczkowski - only gave a verbal quote.
This is why we send all of our quote requests to our suppliers. I am sincerely sorry that I gave him a figure that he had in his mind as definite without waiting to hear back from our supplier on the cost figure. If I have upset him, I do apologize for that.
He did not want to wait for that and asked me for a quote "off the top of my head". I told him we did not like to do that as it might not be accurate. As he said, I told him it would be AT LEAST $500.00. I did send his measurements and choice of color in for a quote from our supplier. The quote came back at $750.00. I did not take any deposit or anything from Mr Paczkowski - only gave a verbal quote.
This is why we send all of our quote requests to our suppliers. I am sincerely sorry that I gave him a figure that he had in his mind as definite without waiting to hear back from our supplier on the cost figure. If I have upset him, I do apologize for that.
Joe Paczkowski
Dec 16, 2018
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Their newly purchased cabinet store on M129 is terrible. I went there to get an estimate for a simple countertop with one miter cut. The in house estimate was $500 using my drawing and their product books and their calculations in store. They then said they would send the quote to their fabricators for approval and would contact me by the end of the day. That never happened until the following Tuesday. The final quote was a whopping 50 percent more coming in at $750. Their service is unprofessional and their prices are way too high. I would give them a zero if I could.
