Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Building Supplies Partner Since 1975
Ouellette Bros.. has been serving Fort St. James and surrounding areas since 1975, offering quality building materials, expert advice, and reliable service. Our family-owned business combines decades of local experience with membership in Canada's fastest-growing buying group, Castle Building Centres, ensuring competitive pricing and product selection. We specialize in lumber, hardware, home interiors, and outdoor living solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to community growth.Our team provides personalized support for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, backed by comprehensive delivery services and specialized departments like workwear and pet supplies. Through continuous expansion and facility improvements, we've evolved into a 50,000+ product destination while preserving our founding principles of quality, selection, and service excellence.
Services
Lumber Supply
Building Materials
Workwear Sales
Pet Supplies
Equipment Rentals
Paint Services
Concrete Products
Garden Center
Home Interiors
Delivery Services
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1975 with deep local expertise
- 50,000+ product selection from trusted brands
- Comprehensive delivery services for large projects
- Specialized departments for workwear and pet supplies
- Continuous facility improvements since 2016 expansion
What people say
Excellent selection
Helpful staff
Reliable delivery
Great prices
Community focused
Services
Lumber Supply
We provide comprehensive lumber solutions including dimensional lumber, plywood, OSB, and pressure-treated wood products. Our inventory supports residential, commercial, and industrial projects with standard and specialty wood materials. Professional staff assists with material selection and project estimating.
Building Materials
Our extensive building materials selection includes drywall, insulation, concrete products, windows, doors, and roofing materials. We offer trusted brands and specialized solutions for new construction and renovation projects. Expert staff provides product recommendations and technical support.
Workwear Sales
We supply high-performance workwear including Milwaukee brand clothing designed for various jobsite conditions. Our inventory features layered systems for all seasons, safety gear, and protective equipment to meet professional requirements.
Pet Supplies
Our pet department offers premium food brands, supplies, and livestock feed. We provide personalized ID tags, engraving services, and specialized products for pets and agricultural needs with expert staff assistance.
Equipment Rentals
We offer equipment rentals for construction and home projects including compactors, flooring tools, gas tools, and plumbing equipment. Our rental fleet supports both short-term projects and extended use requirements.
People
Yves Ouellette
Owner/Operator
Third-generation builder with over 40 years local construction experience. Leads daily operations while maintaining family commitment to quality service and community development.
Tom Paetz
Accounting
Manages financial operations with 15+ years experience in construction industry accounting. Ensures efficient business processes while supporting customer service initiatives.
Questions
What types of building materials do you carry?
We stock lumber, plywood, OSB, drywall, insulation, concrete products, windows, doors, roofing materials, and specialty construction supplies from trusted brands.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we provide delivery for building materials, equipment, and large orders to residential, commercial, and industrial job sites.
What workwear brands do you carry?
Our workwear department features Milwaukee brand clothing including layered systems, safety gear, and seasonal apparel designed for professional use.
Are special orders available?
Yes, our staff can source specialized products not in regular inventory through our extensive supplier network.
What are your business hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm, Saturday 8am-5:30pm, and closed Sundays.
Do you have rental equipment available?
Yes, we offer equipment rentals including compactors, flooring tools, gas tools, and plumbing equipment for construction and home projects.