As a contractor, you know that having the right supplier can make or break a project. You need materials that arrive on time, pricing that aligns with your margins, and support that extends beyond just taking your order. After six decades in the business, we’ve learned what contractors need to succeed–and we’ve built our entire operation around delivering it.

Whether you’re laying flagstone for a high-end patio, building retaining walls for a commercial development, or sourcing decorative rock for a large-scale landscape project, the right partnership makes all the difference. Here’s why contractors across the region trust Minick Materials to help them deliver exceptional results, project after project.

1. Commercial Pricing That Protects Your Margins

Nothing kills a project faster than materials that eat into your profit margins. That’s why we offer competitive commercial pricing structures designed specifically for contractors and trade professionals

Our commercial pricing isn’t just about lower costs–it’s about predictable costs. When you’re bidding on projects, you need to know exactly what materials will cost, not just today but when the project starts. We work with contractors to provide accurate, reliable pricing that you can count on throughout your project timeline. 

The difference between retail and commercial pricing can be substantial, especially on larger projects where material costs accumulate rapidly. Whether you’re working with flagstone, wall stone, decorative gravel, or retaining wall blocks, our commercial rates help ensure your projects stay profitable from start to finish. 

2. Hands-On Sales Reps Who Know Your Business

Our sales team isn’t just order-takers–they’re partners in your success. From the initial bidding stages through installation, you’ll work with experienced reps who understand the unique challenges contractors face.

During the bidding process, our representatives can assist you in calculating material quantities, suggest alternatives that may save costs without compromising quality, and provide technical specifications to help you prepare more accurate proposals. They’ve seen enough projects to know what works and what doesn’t, and they’re not afraid to share that knowledge.

Once your project is underway, that relationship continues. Need to adjust quantities? Having installation challenges? Questions about the best application methods? Your rep is there to help troubleshoot issues before they become expensive problems. This kind of ongoing support is especially valuable when working with natural stone products, such as flagstone or wall stone, where every piece is unique and installation techniques can vary.

3. Unmatched Product Selection for Every Project

One of the biggest advantages of working with Minick Materials is our extensive product selection. We carry everything from wall stone and wall blocks to pavers and boulders–often with multiple options within each category.

Take flagstone, for example. We offer a variety of options, including Blue Baron, Rainbow, Sugarloaf, Rose Flagstone, and Sunray Slab, each with distinct colors, textures, and characteristics. This variety means you can find the perfect match for any project aesthetic, whether you’re working on a rustic garden path or a modern commercial plaza.

Our wall stone selection includes both full bed depth stone for structural applications and natural thin stone veneer for decorative work. We carry decorative rock in sizes ranging from fine gravel to large boulders, in colors from subtle Desert Gold to Black Granite.

This breadth of selection means you can source multiple materials from a single supplier, streamlining your procurement process and building stronger relationships with fewer vendors. It also gives you more flexibility to offer clients options and alternatives that can help close deals or solve design challenges.

4. Resources That Make Your Job Easier

Beyond materials, we provide the resources and support that help contractors work more efficiently and deliver better results. This includes everything from hands-on samples and mockups to training opportunities and comprehensive online resources.

Samples and Mockups

Seeing materials in person makes a huge difference for you and your clients. We provide samples so you can show clients exactly what they’re getting, and we can create mockups for larger projects where seeing the material in context is critical. This is especially important with natural stone products, where color and texture variations can significantly impact the final appearance. 

Training and Education

We regularly coordinate training events with our vendors, allowing you and your crew to learn about new products, installation techniques, and best practices. These sessions can help you expand your service offerings, enhance installation quality, and avoid common mistakes that can result in lost time and money.

Comprehensive Online Resources

Our website serves as a comprehensive resource center with product information, technical specifications, and project inspiration. You can browse our full product catalog, check availability, and even request quotes online. The site also indicates resources to help with material calculations, installation guidelines, and project planning.

Professional Support

From helping you calculate the right amount of gravel for a driveway to recommending the best stone for a specific climate, our team provides the technical support that helps ensure project success. We’ve seen enough installations to know what works in different situations, and we’re always willing to share that knowledge. 

5. Flexible Shipping Solutions for Any Scale

Whether you’re working on a small residential patio or a large commercial development, we have shipping solutions tailored to your project’s scale and timeline.

Local Delivery

For projects in our service area, we offer reliable local delivery with flexible scheduling. Our drivers understand construction timelines and can work with you to ensure materials arrive when you need them, not when it’s convenient for us.

Nationwide Shipping

For contractors working on projects outside our immediate service area, we coordinate nationwide shipping. This capability means you can maintain consistency across multiple job sites, even when they’re spread across different regions. Contact us for a free quote. 

Contrast this with poured concrete, where cracks often require extensive removal and replacement of entire sections.

Project Coordination

Large projects often require materials to arrive in phases, matching your construction schedule. We work with contractors to coordinate deliveries so materials arrive when you need them, not all at once. This helps with site logistics and reduces the risk of theft or weather damage.

Our ability to handle both local and nationwide shipping means you can take on projects anywhere, confident that you’ll have reliable material support regardless of location.

For more upscale projects, materials like Venetian or Panorama offer elegant solutions with distinctive profiles and color blends that create sophisticated outdoor spaces.

These manufactured options allow for precise geometric patterns like herringbone or basket weave that would be nearly impossible to achieve with natural stone. This precision appeals particularly to homeowners who prefer clean, crisp lines and symmetrical designs. 

Why This Matters for Your Business

Choosing the right material supplier is about more than just products and prices–it’s about finding a partner who understands your business and is committed to your success.

After 60 years in business, we’ve learned that contractors need more than just materials. You need competitive pricing that projects your margins, knowledgeable support that helps you solve problems, extensive selection that gives you options, comprehensive resources that make your job easier, and reliable shipping that keeps your projects on track.

That’s exactly what we’ve built our business around delivering. Whether you’re a small landscaping contractor or a large commercial builder, we have the products, pricing, and support you need to deliver exceptional results for your clients.

Ready to see how Minick Materials can support your next project? Explore our full product selection, request samples, or get in touch with one of our experienced sales reps. We’re here to help you succeed, one project at a time.