Reclaimed Lumber Services Through Local Partner Suppliers
Lumber Minneapolis is a referral service. Tell us what you want to buy or sell, and we pass your request to partner suppliers serving Minneapolis-St. Paul and the Twin Cities metro.
One Request, Local Supplier Options
Serving Minneapolis-St. Paul and the Twin Cities metro
A Referral Service for Reclaimed Lumber
We do not own a yard, a mill, or trucks. We connect people who want to buy or sell lumber with partner suppliers in our network, who set prices and do the work.
Tell Us What You Need
Fill out the quote form with what you want to buy or sell: species if you know it, sizes, quantity, condition, and your location. If you are selling, have photos ready for the supplier.
We Pass It On
We pass your request to partner suppliers in our network. The free, no-obligation quote request costs you nothing and commits you to nothing.
A Supplier Follows Up
A partner supplier follows up with availability and pricing. Any sale, pickup, or delivery is arranged directly between you and that supplier.
Why does this matter?
Reclaimed lumber is a patchwork market. What is available changes from one week to the next, and it is hard to know who has what. One request saves you from contacting suppliers one by one, and you still deal directly with the supplier on price and terms.
From First Idea to Finished Project
A little planning makes your request easier to answer. Here is how a reclaimed lumber project usually comes together.
Define the Project
Decide what you are building and how it will be used. Structural, decorative, indoor, and outdoor uses all point to different species and grades. The warmth of heart pine, the durability of white oak, and the dark grain of walnut suit different jobs.
Estimate Your Quantity
Work out your board footage and add a waste factor, commonly 10-15% for reclaimed wood because of cutting and selection. Our resources page has formulas and worksheets to help.
Submit Your Request
Send us your species, sizes, quantity, and location through the quote form. We pass your request to partner suppliers in our network.
Talk to the Supplier
A partner supplier follows up with availability and a quote. Ask about samples, photos, moisture content, and whether the wood can be planed, resawn, or otherwise prepared.
Confirm Pickup or Delivery
Work out how the wood gets to you, or leaves your property, directly with the supplier. Mention tight access, stairs, or long beams up front.
Acclimate and Build
Let the wood settle in the space where it will be used before you install it. Our FAQ covers acclimation, finishing, and care.
Buy, Sell, Pickup, and Delivery
Each of these goes through the same quote form and is handled by partner suppliers in our network.
Sell Your Lumber
Got used lumber from a renovation, demolition, or barn teardown? Tell us what you have. We pass your request to partner suppliers, who may buy it, and usable wood stays in service instead of heading to a landfill.
- Free quote request
- Describe your lumber
- Partner suppliers review
- Pickup may be available
Buy Reclaimed Lumber
Looking for beams, flooring, siding, or dimensional lumber? Describe your project and we pass it to partner suppliers in our network, who follow up with what they have and a quote.
- Beams & timbers
- Flooring & siding
- Dimensional lumber
- Priced by quote
Pickup & Delivery
Pickup and delivery are available through partner suppliers. Tell us where the wood is, or where it needs to go, and the supplier who follows up can confirm what they can arrange.
- Twin Cities metro
- Job sites & homes
- Arranged by supplier
- Quoted with your order
What to Include in Your Request
The more a partner supplier knows up front, the easier it is for them to give a useful answer. Here is what helps for each kind of project.
Homeowners
- What you are building and the room or space it goes in
- Measurements or a rough sketch
- The look you want: clean, weathered, or somewhere between
- Whether you can collect the wood or need delivery
Best for: Accent walls, furniture builds, mantels, and small renovations.
Contractors
- Species, dimensions, and board footage from your takeoff
- Any structural use, so grading can be discussed early
- Job-site address area and access limits
- Your target schedule, including any phasing
Best for: Builders, remodelers, and general contractors on residential or light commercial work.
Architects & Designers
- Species, finish, and character level you are specifying
- Finished dimensions and profile
- Whether you would like to see samples
- The project stage and when material must be confirmed
Best for: Specifiers on residential and commercial interiors.
Commercial Projects
- Total quantity and any phases
- Fire, structural, or other requirements your project must meet
- Delivery access and staging limits
- Any documentation your project team needs, so suppliers can say what they can provide
Best for: Developers, restaurant groups, and hospitality projects.
Service Comparison at a Glance
Not sure which service fits your situation? Here's a quick comparison of who each one suits and how it works.
Sell Your Lumber
Best For
Homeowners, contractors, and demolition companies with used wood
How It Works
Send the details through the form; a partner supplier follows up if the material suits them
Quantities
Any quantity is worth asking about; interest depends on the species, condition, and the supplier
Key Benefit
A route for usable wood that might otherwise go to a landfill
Buy Reclaimed Lumber
Best For
Builders, woodworkers, designers, and homeowners who want character wood
How It Works
Describe your species, sizes, and quantity; a partner supplier follows up with availability and a quote
Quantities
From a single mantel beam to a full project; ask partner suppliers what they can supply
Key Benefit
One request instead of contacting suppliers one at a time
Pickup & Delivery
Best For
Job sites, workshops, and homes in the Twin Cities metro
How It Works
Arranged directly with the partner supplier handling your order
Quantities
Depends on the load, the access, and what the supplier has available
Key Benefit
Logistics are worked out as part of your quote
Common Service Combinations
A single project can involve more than one kind of request. If yours does, mention it all at once.
Clear Out and Rebuild
Have old lumber coming out of a remodel and need different wood going in? Mention both in your request. A partner supplier may be able to look at what you have and quote what you need.
Barn or Building Teardown
If a barn or older building is coming down, send a description of the structure and the wood early, and have photos ready. Partner suppliers can say what interests them and whether pickup can be arranged.
Job-Site Supply
Contractors can request reclaimed lumber for a project and ask for delivery to the site. Include your schedule and access details so the supplier can tell you what is realistic.
Common Project Types
Not sure where to start? Here are common uses for reclaimed lumber, with typical materials and rough quantities to help you plan.
* Quantities are rough planning figures and vary with your design. Measure your own project before ordering. Pricing is by quote from partner suppliers.
Serving Minneapolis-St. Paul and the Twin Cities Metro
We take requests from the Twin Cities metro and nearby Minnesota. Availability depends on partner suppliers, so tell us your location when you send a request.
Reclaimed wood in this area has a long local story. Minneapolis grew up around sawmilling at St. Anthony Falls during the white pine era, and older buildings across the region still hold timber from that time.
Minneapolis & St. Paul
Requests from across both cities, from Northeast Minneapolis and the North Loop to Highland Park and Payne-Phalen.
Twin Cities Suburbs
Requests from Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, and Washington counties, including Bloomington, Plymouth, Edina, Eagan, and Woodbury.
Nearby Minnesota
Further out, send your location and we will pass it on. Whether a partner supplier can help depends on the distance and the material.
What to Confirm With a Supplier
Each partner supplier sets its own prices and terms, so a few direct questions go a long way. These are worth asking on any reclaimed lumber order.
Species
Ask how the species was identified. Reclaimed boards can be weathered or painted, and a fresh cut or end-grain view often tells you more than the surface does.
Moisture Content
Ask for a moisture reading. Interior projects usually need drier wood than exterior ones, so the number matters more than the description.
Fasteners and Metal
Ask whether the wood has been de-nailed and scanned for metal. Hidden metal can ruin saw blades and planer knives.
Grade and Character
Reclaimed grades are not universal. Ask what the supplier means by each grade and look at photos or samples of the actual material.
Pricing and Delivery
Ask what the quote includes, including any milling or delivery, and confirm the date the supplier can commit to.
Returns and Problems
Terms are set by each supplier. Ask what happens if the material is not what was described, and get the answer before you buy.
Insurance on Your Property
If anyone will be working or driving on your property, ask what insurance they carry and whether they can show proof of it.
For Contractors, Architects & Developers
Professional projects can go through the same quote form. Larger quantities take more care with reclaimed wood, because the supply is whatever has come out of buildings rather than whatever a mill can run to order.
Tell us early what your project needs. Partner suppliers can say what is realistic for your quantity and schedule.
Quantity
Give your total board footage and any species substitutions you would accept. Flexibility can make a large order easier to fill.
Schedule
Share your target dates, and ask early. Reclaimed material cannot always be sourced on a short timeline.
Consistency
Reclaimed lots vary in color, size, and character. For a large area, ask whether the wood comes from a single source.
Specifications and Samples
If you need spec details, moisture readings, or physical samples for review, ask partner suppliers what is available.
Payment and Terms
Pricing, deposits, and terms are set by each supplier and agreed directly with them.
What to Expect From a Referral Service
We would rather be clear about what we are. We are the first step: we take your request and pass it on. Everything after that is between you and the partner supplier.
One Quote Form
The form at our contact page is the way to reach us, whether you are buying or selling.
Twin Cities Focus
We focus on requests from Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding metro.
No Obligation
Sending a request is free. You decide whether to go ahead once you have heard from a supplier.
Suppliers Set Prices
Pricing is by quote from partner suppliers. We do not publish a price list or set rates.
Availability Varies
Reclaimed wood comes from what is available at the time. A partner supplier can tell you what they can offer.
Useful Reading
Our resources cover species, grades, moisture, and board-foot math, so you can ask better questions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Reclaimed Lumber Services
Use this overview to understand how buying, selling, pickup, and delivery work through partner suppliers.
What does Lumber Minneapolis actually do?
We are a referral service. We take requests from people buying or selling lumber in Minneapolis-St. Paul and the Twin Cities metro, and we pass them to partner suppliers in our network. The suppliers set prices and do the work.
Can I ask about buying and selling in the same request?
Yes. Describe both in the quote form. A partner supplier can tell you what they can do on each side.
Do you work with both homeowners and commercial projects?
Anyone can send a request, from a homeowner looking for one beam to a contractor pricing a bigger job. Whether a partner supplier can fill it depends on the material and the quantity.
What happens after I send a request?
We pass it to partner suppliers, and a partner supplier follows up about availability and pricing. Timing depends on the supplier and on what you are asking for.
Which service should I start with if I am unsure what I need?
Start with the quote form and describe your situation in plain words. Have photos ready in case a supplier asks. You do not need to know the species or the grade to ask.
Not Sure What You Need? Just Describe It.
Whether you're a first-time buyer curious about reclaimed lumber, a contractor pricing a job, or a homeowner with a pile of old wood in the backyard, the free, no-obligation quote request is the place to start.
Tell us about the project or the material in your own words. We pass your request to partner suppliers, and a partner supplier follows up.
Ready to Build With Reclaimed Wood?
Reusing a beam avoids cutting and milling a new one, and wood stores carbon while it stays in use. Whether you have lumber to sell or a project to supply, send a request and we will pass it on.