“Where the Builders Buy”

Serving contractors, builders, and homeowners across Tompkins, Cortland, and Cayuga Counties for more than 150 years.

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Your Local Source for Building Materials

Baker-Miller Lumber has been a fixture of the Finger Lakes region for more than 150 years. We’re locally owned, independently operated, and deeply invested in the communities we serve -from Groton and Ithaca to Cortland, Auburn, and the surrounding counties. Our roots here run deep, and so does our commitment to getting you the right materials at the right price.

Don’t let our size fool you. Through our membership in LMC – Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation, one of the nation’s largest lumber and building materials buying cooperatives – we bring billions of dollars in collective purchasing power to every order we fill. That means we can price-compete with the big-box stores while still delivering the personalized service and product knowledge that the national chains simply can’t match.

Whether you’re a contractor managing multiple active job sites, a builder pricing out a new residential development, or a homeowner taking on a major renovation, we give you access to a full range of quality building materials  and a team of experts who can help you use them well.

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Years Established as Lumberyard

More Than a Lumberyard

If you’re building it, remodeling it, or repairing it, Baker-Miller has what you need. From the foundation to the finish work, we carry the products to get it done:

Kitchens & Baths

Kitchens & Baths

Design consultations, cabinetry, countertops, and fixtures for full remodels and new builds alike.

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Pole Buildings

Pole Buildings

Complete building packages for agricultural, commercial, and residential pole barn construction.

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Windows & Doors

Windows & Doors

A broad selection of styles and brands, with special order capability for virtually any specification.

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Roofing & Siding

Roofing & Siding

Materials for new construction and replacement projects, including metal, shingle, and specialty products.

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Decking & Railing

Decking & Railing

Composite and wood decking options alongside a full range of railing systems.

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Lumber & Building Materials

Building Materials

Dimensional lumber, plywood, drywall, trusses, engineered lumber, insulation, and concrete products.

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Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)

Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)

Energy-efficient forming systems for high-performance residential and commercial foundations and walls.

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Molding & Millwork

Molding & Millwork

Interior and exterior trim, doors, windows, and custom millwork sourced through our extensive vendor network.

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Hardware

Hardware

The A-items you need on every job: fasteners, electrical, plumbing, paint, and specialty hardware

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The Experience You Expect From a Building Partner

Our staff brings more than 200 combined years of experience to every customer project. Many of our team members have spent decades at Baker-Miller, building the kind of deep product knowledge and supplier relationships that only come with time. When you call in a complex order or walk in with a set of plans, you’re talking to people who have seen it before, solved it before, and know exactly how to help.

We keep an extensive inventory of the essentials you reach for every day: dimensional lumber, plywood, engineered lumber, drywall, roofing, siding, fasteners, paint, electrical supplies, plumbing, and specialty hardware. When your project calls for something beyond what’s on the shelf, we’ve cultivated relationships with dozens of vendors and suppliers, so virtually any product is at our fingertips. If we don’t have it, we’ll get it, so you can get to work.

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(607) 898-5851

More Than a Lumberyard

Estimates and Consultations

Bring us your plans or your ideas, and we’ll help you spec the job and price it out before you commit, for free.

Delivery

Call or email your order and we’ll schedule a delivery window that fits your timeline. Boom trucks, forklifts, and flatbeds handle any size or weight, and delivery is free on qualifying orders over $1,500. Typically within a 40 mile radius of the store

In-House Credit

No Middleman. No Hassle.

No middleman. No hassle. Qualified contractors and builders get one monthly statement for all purchases, due the 10th of the following month.

Special Orders

Can’t find what you’re looking for? We’ll order it for you.

Client Testimonials

Pinnacle Building & Remodeling

“We have been exclusively using Baker-Miller for all of our material needs on projects for years now. The sales reps are great at what they do and our clients apprciate the attention to detail when picking out products and finishes in the store’s showroom. They are the best!”

John P.

“I have been a frequent customer rehabbing my house and Baker-Miller has routinely provided excellent service and guidance. Larger projects include residing my house with Hardie board, building an entry porch and deck, complete reno of kitchen designed by Lori, and currently reno of 2 bathrooms also imagined by Lori. Showroom and customer service staffs have been great – deliveries, billing, product suggestions. Should add that quality for cabinets, deck, lumber has been an important plus.”

Sam Spillman owner at BUILDlab

“Baker-Miller carries good, quality materials, that I can count on. They have a knowledgeable and personable staff from the salesmen to the guys running the yard. As a local contractor, quality of work is my number one priority. Baker-Miller has had a hand in many successful projects.”

Gray W.

“Great folks to work with. Adam was fast and efficient in helping build my quote. Also, when I started building, I noticed some materials were missing. I called, they did an audit on their side, found the missing boards and got them back out to me within 24 hours. Highly recommend.”

Jereme Stiles owner at Stiles Contracting

“Baker Miller has provided me and my company over the top exceptional, professional service. They continue to provide excellent top quality materials and they always are willing to go the extra mile. I can’t say enough good about Baker Miller…….They have been a loyal locally owned business striving for the best!”

Ralph K.

“Our builder used Baker-Miller Lumber Company to build our home in 2025. When it came time to select options for flooring, cabinets, and countertops Ms. Shipe made the process easy. They had a wide selection of options and Ms. Shipe explained the differences between products. Important to us was to match and contrast selections so everything matched. When we needed clarity on a selection Ms. Shipe was a phone call away and if we needed to meet to see a sample she was on time and had multiple options to choose from. The outcome was fantastic and not possible without this company’s expertise and guidance.”

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Let’s Get to Work

Whether you’re pricing out a full build, ordering materials for a single job, or just looking for advice from someone who knows their stuff—Baker-Miller is ready. Stop by our Groton location, give us a call at 607-898-5851, or request a quote online.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Delivery

How much does delivery cost?

Delivery fee is $20.00 for orders less than $1500.00 delivered inside the Village of Groton.

The fee is $30.00 for orders less than $1500.00 delivered outside the Village of Groton.

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Additional delivery fees may be charged for deliveries requiring special accommodations.

How far do you deliver?

Baker-Miller delivers within approximately a 40-50 mile radius of the store.

How soon can you deliver?

Depending on availability, Baker-Miller can often provide same-day or next-day delivery.

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Credit & Pricing

Do you offer credit?

Yes. Baker-Miller extends credit to contractors as well as homeowners, making it easier to manage larger projects and material purchases.

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Do you offer contractor pricing?

Yes. Baker-Miller offers contractor pricing for qualifying customers.

Do you offer bulk pricing?

Yes. Bulk pricing is available for larger material orders.

Can I get a quote before placing an order?

Absolutely. Baker-Miller provides free quotes on materials before you place an order.

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Projects & Project Help

Is everyday hardware part of your business?

Yes. Baker-Miller serves local customers every day for their hardware needs, in addition to larger building and remodeling projects.

Can you help me determine what I need for my next project?

Yes. The Baker-Miller team is resourceful, knowledgeable and ready to help customers determine exactly what materials they need to get their project done right.

Get in touch to set up a time to discuss your needs!