For over 150 years, Gilcrest/Jewett has been known as the home building headquarters in Iowa. In 2000, we built a state-of-the-art showroom in Waukee and named it the "Idea Center". It allows us to display all of the products that you might need for your new home or your home renovation. Gilcrest/Jewett is not just a lumber store, we are your home building headquarters!
Founded in 1856, Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Company is dedicated to providing its customers with quality, consistency, value, innovation and style. For over 150 years, our MISSION has been to succeed through unwavering focus on the success of our customers in central and eastern Iowa. We'll accomplish our mission by supplying customers with top-quality, high-value building products and unparalleled service. We strive to apply the highest standards of integrity to our daily business and to provide a positive, ethical working environment for our employees.
One of the best ways to increase your home's value and your comfort is to install siding. Iowa weather can be brutally tough on a home's exterior but with new siding from Gilcrest/Jewett your home will not only look better and be more comfortable but it will also increase the home's value. With brands like LP SmartSide and James Hardie an assortment of colors sure to please everyone, Gilcrest/Jewett is the place to get your siding.
Iowan's love to spend time outdoors and a new patio or deck is the perfect place to do it. Whether you are looking for a new deck or wanting to rebuild an old one, Gilcrest/Jewett has the materials and the know-how to make that happen. State of the art decking materials and many deck designs to choose from make the Gilcrest/Jewett Idea Center the place to start your deck or patio project.
Replacing old and inefficient doors or windows is a great way to reduce your energy costs in both the summer and the winter. This investment will pay off for the next twenty plus years. Gilcrest/Jewett carries quality brands like Andersen, Masonite and Iowa's own Windsor Doors and Windows. The Gilcrest/Jewett Idea Center is where your home building and remodeling ideas begin.
One of Central Iowa's best kept secrets is the floor covering department at Gilcrest/Jewett. We offer high quality wood, laminate and ceramic tile as well as some of the best quality carpeting. We have unique styles that you might not see anywhere else in Iowa. With over 25 years of experience in floor covering, you will quickly see why, from selection to installation, no one does floor covering better than Gilcrest/Jewett.