Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Building Materials in Salida, CO
Hylton Lumber has served Southern Colorado for nearly 50 years, evolving from a cabinet shop into one of the region's most efficient full-service lumber yards. Our history began in 1965 with Picie Hylton's vision, which expanded through strategic additions like paint products in 1969, a mill in 1977, and a complete hardware store in 1985. We maintain a legacy of excellence through our knowledgeable team, daily delivery services, and commitment to meeting diverse building material needs. Our wood shop specializes in custom projects, while our hardware store stocks thousands of items available within a week.We serve contractors and DIYers across Salida, Poncha Springs, Buena Vista, and Howard with personalized service and competitive material estimates. Our experienced yard crew ensures accurate loading and prompt deliveries, supported by a master woodworker with decades of expertise. We pride ourselves on being a trusted one-stop shop for building materials, offering scaffold rentals and local contractor recommendations. Our community-focused approach continues through strategic property acquisitions and a dedication to customer satisfaction since 1965.
Services
Lumber Sales
Hardware Supplies
Custom Wood Projects
Scaffold Rentals
Daily Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We offer nearly 50 years of experience in building supply services
- Our team provides daily delivery to five local communities
- We maintain a master woodworker for custom projects
- Our hardware store stocks thousands of items available within a week
- We provide competitive material estimates from building plans
Services
Lumber Sales
We offer comprehensive lumber solutions for residential and commercial projects. Our inventory includes dimensional lumber, engineered wood products, and specialty materials. Experienced staff helps contractors and DIYers select appropriate materials while our delivery team ensures timely job site arrivals. Daily deliveries cover Salida, Poncha Springs, Buena Vista, and Howard areas.
Hardware Supplies
Our hardware store stocks thousands of plumbing, electrical, welding, and construction tools. From kitchen and bath fixtures to lawn equipment and paint supplies, we source nearly any hardware item within a week. Knowledgeable staff assists with product selection while maintaining competitive pricing across all inventory categories.
Custom Wood Projects
Master Woodworker Ves Gulliford creates custom doors, stairways, and specialty wood projects. With decades of experience, our wood shop transforms client visions into reality. Services include custom cabinetry, trim work, and unique architectural elements for both residential and commercial applications.
Scaffold Rentals
We provide scaffold rentals for construction and remodeling projects. Our equipment supports both professional contractors and DIY enthusiasts. Competitive pricing combined with safety guidance ensures proper usage. Rental availability includes all necessary components for safe and efficient project completion.
Material Estimating
Our experienced take-off team analyzes building plans to generate accurate material estimates. Services include cost calculations, supply lists, and project timelines. Clients receive competitive pricing with options for bulk ordering and delivery coordination. Estimates help streamline construction processes while minimizing material waste.
People
Picie Hylton
Founder
Founded the Cabinet Shop in 1965 that evolved into Hylton Lumber Company. Expanded operations through strategic additions of paint products, mill operations, and hardware services before passing in 1997.
Roy
Owner
Current owner who expanded Hylton Lumber into Southern Colorado's premier lumber yard. Oversees daily operations and strategic growth while maintaining the company's commitment to quality service and community involvement.
Ves Gulliford
Master Woodworker
Expert craftsman with decades of experience creating custom wood projects. Specializes in transforming client visions into reality through precision woodworking techniques. Leads the wood shop team in producing doors, stairways, and specialty items.
Questions
What building materials do you stock?
We carry lumber, hardware, tools, plumbing, electrical supplies, and paint products. Our inventory includes specialty items for residential and commercial construction projects.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we provide daily deliveries to job sites in Salida, Poncha Springs, Buena Vista, and Howard areas with accurate loading and scheduling.
Can you create custom wood projects?
Our master woodworker creates custom doors, stairways, and specialty wood items. We handle both residential and commercial custom woodworking requests.
How quickly can you source hardware items?
We can obtain nearly any hardware item within a week through our supplier network while maintaining competitive pricing across all product categories.
Do you rent construction equipment?
Yes, we offer scaffold rentals with safety guidance for both professional contractors and DIY projects. Equipment includes all necessary components for safe usage.
How do you handle material estimates?
Our experienced team analyzes building plans to generate accurate material take-offs with competitive pricing and delivery coordination options for large orders.
