Established 1900

E. L. Spear has been family owned and run for over 120 years

E. L. Spear is a family owned business bringing five generations of experience and expertise to those who build in Mid Coast Maine. We partner with the highest quality suppliers and stock a wide variety of lumber, millwork, hardware, tools, paint, electrical and plumbing materials, housewares and more. We have an extensive network to find specialty items to meet your specific needs. We offer a drive-through lumber yard for easy loading and a streamlined experience.

A long history in Rockland Maine

E. L. Spear is Rockland's second oldest family business, founded in 1900 by Everett L. Spear. It was originally opened as a general construction firm and building supplies store at 615 Main Street. Everett was a mason and built many buildings in the Rockland area, some of which form today’s iconic Main Street.

In 1921 his son Erwin joined the company starting a family tradition. Erwin expanded the business to logging, sawmills and millwork manufacturing to meet the communities’ needs during the 1920's and 30’s. Erwin’s son Everett II joined the company after serving in the Army during WWII. As president Everett II expanded the supply of hardware and building materials offered, partnering with ACE Hardware in 1991 giving us the opportunity to offer consumer goods at a fair price to the community.

Since 2003 Everett II’s sons Everett III and Bill have continued the tradition of providing the highest quality of service to local businesses and customers for all their building needs. In 2016 E. L. Spear partnered with LBM Advantage to further expand our network and ability to offer fair pricing on building supplies. Everett III's sons Lincoln and Preston have since joined the company, continuing the family legacy now five generations strong.