Business Details
Your Trusted Building Materials Partner Since 1893
Founded in 1893, Rio Grande Co has established itself as Colorado's leading supplier of building materials through four generations of family ownership. Our heritage began with Erik Peterson's fuel and feed business, evolving into a comprehensive distributor of masonry products, structural steel, fireplaces, and architectural hardware. With over 130 years of experience, we combine deep industry knowledge with personalized service to meet the needs of residential and commercial construction projects.Our team's expertise spans material selection, technical specifications, and project coordination, ensuring clients receive optimal solutions for their building requirements. We maintain strong partnerships with manufacturers to offer premium products while upholding our founding principles of quality, reliability, and community commitment.
Services
Fireplace sales
Masonry materials
Structural steel
Architectural hardware
Stone products
Concrete accessories
Outdoor living solutions
Rebar fabrication
Tile products
Commercial bath accessories
Highlights and features
- We offer 130+ years of building materials expertise in Colorado
- Our fourth-generation family ownership ensures personalized service and accountability
- We maintain extensive inventory across multiple Colorado locations
- We provide certified fireplace installation services
- Our product selection includes premium brands from trusted manufacturers
Services
Fireplace Sales
We offer comprehensive fireplace solutions including wood-burning, gas-burning, electric, and outdoor models. Our certified installers ensure proper and safe installation of all fireplace units. Customers can explore various options at our design center locations in Denver and Colorado Springs.
Masonry Materials
We supply premium masonry products including bricks, pavers, and stone from top manufacturers like Endicott Clay and Glen-Gery. Our selection includes both functional and decorative options for residential and commercial applications across Colorado.
Architectural Hardware
We provide extensive architectural hardware selections from brands like Rocky Mountain Hardware and Schlage. Our offerings include door, bath, and cabinet hardware with both standard and custom options available for residential and commercial projects.
Structural Steel
We offer structural steel and rebar solutions with fabrication services for construction projects. Our steel products meet industry standards and are available in various specifications to suit different building requirements.
Outdoor Living
We provide outdoor living solutions including fire features, paver stone installations, and outdoor kitchen components. Our products help create functional and aesthetically pleasing exterior spaces for residential properties.
Questions
What building materials does Rio Grande Co Co offer?
We offer fireplaces, masonry materials, structural steel, architectural hardware, stone products, concrete accessories, and outdoor living solutions.
Do you provide installation services for fireplaces?
Yes, we offer certified installation services for all fireplace types including wood-burning, gas-burning, and electric models.
Are you a family-owned business?
Yes, we are a fourth-generation family-owned business operating since 1893.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Eagle, Santa Fe, and the broader Rocky Mountain region.
Do you have design centers for product selection?
Yes, we have design centers in Denver and Colorado Springs for selecting fireplaces, stone, brick, and architectural hardware.
What are your business hours?
Our Denver location is open Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:30PM. Other locations have similar weekday hours.
Reviews (4)
Wallaby
Jun 19, 2022
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Called and asked for sales and the person that answered said I'm sorry and hung up. Great customer service!
Brett D.
May 12, 2022
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Chad was very helpful in helping me place my order and his team was excellent in coordinating delivery quickly and efficiently. Overall the experience with the team at Rio Grande was great from order selection through delivery.
Husker Trucker
Dec 28, 2021
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Delivered regarding several times here, the yard is super small. You may have to wait to unload, I've been in and out quick and I've had to wait several hours. The people are nice enough, but their property just isn't big enough for the amount of business they do.
W. C.
Oct 25, 2021
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I judge/evaluate a business not just about how they act/treat you when everything is going right, but also about how they handle it when either of us makes a mistake. 5 stars is my rating. They made a mistake, owned it, and fixed it quickly and with no attitude. THAT is how you earn loyal customers. THANK YOU Rio Grande. That is how you have been in business for so long and grown so much. It's about relationship management. :
