Business Details
16 Years
experience
Trusted Building Supplies in Mississauga
Established in 2010, General Building Material has become a trusted distributor of construction materials across Southern Ontario. Our family-owned business combines over 25 years of industry experience with a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. We specialize in delivering high-quality drywall, insulation, steel studs, ceiling tiles, and related products directly to job sites using our specialized boom-truck fleet. Our team prioritizes competitive pricing through real-time price-matching and guarantees timely deliveries within the GTA and 400 km radius. With a focus on operational excellence, we maintain extensive in-stock inventory of top-tier brands like CertainTeed, Owens Corning, and Bailey Metal.Our dedicated sales representatives provide personalized support, offering expert guidance on material selection and project planning. Through strategic warehouse operations in Mississauga, we ensure efficient order fulfillment and placement, even for challenging locations like basements and high-rises. Our commitment to reliability has earned us long-term partnerships with contractors, renovators, and custom-home builders. We continuously invest in optimizing our supply chain to minimize project delays and reduce material waste for our clients. This combination of product expertise, logistical capability, and customer-centric approach positions us as a preferred building material supplier in the region.
Services
Drywall Supply
Insulation Delivery
Steel Framing
Ceiling Systems
Boom Truck Delivery
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer same-day delivery across 400 km radius using specialized boom-trucks
- Our price-match guarantee ensures competitive pricing on all materials
- We maintain 200,000+ sq ft of drywall in constant stock
- Our team has 25+ years combined experience in construction materials supply
- We provide specialized placement to challenging job site locations
What people say
Outstanding customer service
Competitive pricing
On time deliveries
Professional staff
Excellent service
Services
Drywall Supply
We provide comprehensive drywall solutions with multiple product options including moisture-resistant varieties. Our inventory includes CGC UltraLight, CertainTeed M2Tech, and Georgia-Pacific DensGlass products. We guarantee availability of standard and specialty drywall panels for both residential and commercial projects.
Insulation Delivery
Our insulation services cover thermal and acoustic batts from leading manufacturers like Rockwool, Owens Corning, and Johns Manville. We offer same-day delivery of pre-cut and labeled insulation rolls with specialized handling for efficient floor-by-floor placement.
Steel Framing
We supply precision-rolled light-gauge steel framing systems including studs, tracks, and angles. Our Bailey Metal Products and DCM systems are available in custom-cut lengths with organized floor packs for efficient installation in both load-bearing and non-load-bearing applications.
Boom Truck Delivery
Our specialized boom-truck delivery service ensures precise material placement at any job site location. With 80-foot reach and 4,500-pound lifting capacity, our equipment can deliver materials through second-story windows or basement walk-outs with inch-perfect accuracy.
Ceiling Systems
We offer complete ceiling tile solutions including sag-resistant varieties from CertainTeed. Our inventory includes decorative and functional ceiling panels suitable for both commercial and residential applications, with expert guidance on selection and installation requirements.
Questions
Do you deliver materials directly to job sites?
Yes, our boom-truck fleet places materials exactly where needed, including basements, second floors, and high-rises within 400 km of GTA.
Can I get same-day delivery for urgent projects?
Yes, we offer same-day delivery for orders placed before 11:00 AM with our standard delivery radius.
Do you price-match competitors' quotes?
Yes, we guarantee to beat any written quote from GTA distributors for the same products and quantities.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept e-transfers, major credit cards, bank wires, and cash payments on delivery. Net-30 terms available for approved accounts.
Do you have a warehouse pickup option?
Yes, you can choose warehouse pickup at our Mississauga location with orders typically ready within 2 hours.
How quickly can I get a quote?
During business hours, our sales team provides live quotes within 60 minutes of request submission.
Reviews (6)
Babak Samareh
Jan 17, 2022
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Amazing amazing service, great prices, very professional and on time, and extremely polite and helpful. Will order again for sure.
Port Contracting
Jun 02, 2021
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We have been purchasing from General for many years now. We know we can always count on their knowledge of products, support and on time delivery and have been recommending them to others.
Tommy Pronto
May 29, 2021
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I have been getting my drywall and metal studs from general building materials for 5 years now and they have always had the best prices and fast service. I highly recommend for all contractors and homeowners
Matthew
May 27, 2021
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Excellent customer service.The absolute best place to go for any materials. The selection is second to none, the staff are amazing, the pricing is great Best place in GTA by far! Excellent company to work and build long term relationship with.
Sertac Karabulut
May 20, 2021
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As a contractor, I have been getting my material from GBS for the last 8 years and they are my go to, first choice for construction materials. They are knowledgeable, efficient and very friendly. They deliver material on time and I have recommended them to many people.
Davko Sarko
May 01, 2021
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These guys are great way better than my last supplier always have materials in stock on time with their deliveries, good customer service always there to help. They save me a lot of money on my last project
