M.R. Lee Building Materials, Inc.

Quality Construction Products in Illinois

Chicago-based M.R. Lee Building Materials, Inc. was founded by Mel Lee, and thrived under his direction and attention to safety for more than 20 years. Since the company mainly works on commercial high-rises, Lee was adamant that his team be sure they could depend on two things - their safety equipment and their co-workers. That commitment to safety served M.R. Lee Building Materials, Inc. well when the company joined the GMS family in 2016, as GMS’s safety standards are second to none.

M.R. Lee Building Materials continues to provide attentive building materials service to Chicago and surrounding areas, from 90-story high-rises to house additions, and everything in between.

Our experienced team serves residential and commercial construction customers from our centrally located building supply yard in Alsip, IL. Our experienced team is knowledgeable and customer-oriented. Our commitment to you extends through a range of services, including:

  • Specialty product orders
  • Expert advice
  • Commercial construction delivery
  • Residential construction delivery
  • After-hours and weekend deliveries
  • Safety/site reviews
  • Showrooms and customer pickups
  • State-of-the-art fleet capabilities

We generally deliver within a ~70 mile radius of our yard locations, subject to traffic and other considerations.


Building Materials

  • Drywall
    • Regular and specialty drywall products; fire-rated drywall; Type-X drywall, moisture and mold-resistant drywall; impact-resistant drywall; shaft liner and other drywall accessories.
  • Steel
    • Variable lengths and multiple gauges of steel; steel studs; steel framing and other steel products and accessories.
  • Acoustical
    • Acoustical panels; acoustical grids; and other products and accessories for acoustical ceilings.
  • Additional Products
    • Other quality building products available at M.R. Lee include: Insulation, hand and power tools, interior finishes, joint treatments and other construction accessories.

Distribution Centers & Locations

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  • M.R. Lee Building Materials, Inc. - Alsip

    12630 South Hamlin Court

    Alsip, IL 60803

    Mon - Fri: 6:00am - 4:00pm

    Sat - Sun: Closed


    P:708-396-8000

    F:708-388-9498

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