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The Big Hammer

Springtime At Piersons Sale!

Over 40,000 items in stock!

Locally Owned & Operated for over 60 Years

Contractor-level Expertise in Every Department

Delivery to your Home or Job-Site

Piersons is open 7 Days a Week!

Over 40,000 items in stock!

Locally Owned & Operated for over 60 Years

Contractor-level Expertise in Every Department

Delivery to your Home or Job-Site

Piersons is open 7 Days a Week!

Over 40,000 items in stock!

Locally Owned & Operated for over 60 Years

Contractor-level Expertise in Every Department

Delivery to your Home or Job-Site

Piersons is open 7 Days a Week!

Do you need something or have a quick question?

Give Us A Call!

(707) 441-2700
Employee answering a phone call

While you're here you can visit Ramone’s Bakery which offers a delicious variety of house-roasted coffee & espresso drinks, bakery fare, desserts, grab & go deli options, snacks and drinks.

Pierson’s has always shined a spotlight on local history with rotating sets of historical photos throughout the store. Along with a celebrated local history print ad campaign Pierson’s owner, Bill Pierson and local historian and TV personality, Bill Morril came up with this series of local history themed shorts called The Chronicles Behind The Redwood Curtain.

The Humboldt Scenics show the beauty and diversity of the place we call home from a perspective not many get to see. They were a popular series of television commercials for the store. Brainchild of owner, Bill Pierson featuring drone footage by Chad Johnson and Matt St. Charles.

Serving The Redwood Empire for over 60 years!

Established in 1962, Pierson’s has served the communities of Humboldt County for over 60 years! As a locally owned and operated business, we continue to build on our tradition by offering our customers the excellent service and quality products they need to complete all their home improvement projects.​ With over 40,000 different items in stock, Pierson’s is the Redwood Empire’s Largest Home Improvement Center and features a full-service Lumber Yard and Garden Shop Nursery.

We are located on Highway 101 at the southern corridor of Eureka on Broadway.

Just look for the World’s Largest Hammer!


The Big Hammer Version One

Early Spring Sale!

During your visit you can take a walk through our beautiful and serene koi pond area or enjoy a hot cup of complimentary coffee by the cozy fireplace. You can also visit Ramone’s Bakery inside our Main Store which offers a delicious variety of baked goods, specialty coffees, sandwiches and drinks.


Big Hammer Current Sale

Big Hammer Current Sale

Mother's Day Sale at Pierson's

April 30th - May 10th

Download The PDF

CURRENT BIG HAMMER SPECIALS

Available in store only

Happy Frog™ Potting Soil

Premium local, natural ingredients. For indoor or outdoor use.
#709015

2 CU.Ft.

$13.49-BAG

Wild Bird Seed

Quality wild bird food. Mix attracts chickadees, blue jays, finches, sparrows and other desirable birds.
#81995

20-lbs.

$9.99-BAG

Stepping Stone

Great for patios and gardens. Your choice of red or gray.
Concrete.

#120511, 120512

12-Inch.

$2.99-EACH

Contractor Bags

Heavy duty.  3MIL.  42 Gallon.
#804655

Box of 20 black bags.

Reg. $16.99

$9.88-BOX

Paint Roller Cover

Purdy 'Contractor 1st' roller cover. Professional grade.  3/8" nap.
#9006149

9-Inch.

$2.44-EACH

JOIN US IN STORE!

Please take advantage of our upcoming events

Buy 3 Get 1 FREE

Purchase 3 bags of G&B Organics Potting Soil at regular price and...

Get a 4th bag free!

Sale prices effective May 1st through May 30th

G&B Harvest Supreme and G&B Planting Mix Buy 3 get 1 Free extended through May 30th.


Big Hammer Web Ads

Big Hammer Web Ads


Big Hammer Deals & Events

Big Hammer Deals & Events

Mother's Day Sale at Pierson's

April 30th - May 10th

Download The PDF

CURRENT BIG HAMMER SPECIALS

Available in store only

Happy Frog™ Potting Soil

Premium local, natural ingredients. For indoor or outdoor use.
#709015

2 CU.Ft.

$13.49-BAG

Wild Bird Seed

Quality wild bird food. Mix attracts chickadees, blue jays, finches, sparrows and other desirable birds.
#81995

20-lbs.

$9.99-BAG

Stepping Stone

Great for patios and gardens. Your choice of red or gray.
Concrete.

#120511, 120512

12-Inch.

$2.99-EACH

Contractor Bags

Heavy duty.  3MIL.  42 Gallon.
#804655

Box of 20 black bags.

Reg. $16.99

$9.88-BOX

Paint Roller Cover

Purdy 'Contractor 1st' roller cover. Professional grade.  3/8" nap.
#9006149

9-Inch.

$2.44-EACH

JOIN US IN STORE!

Please take advantage of our upcoming events

Buy 3 Get 1 FREE

Purchase 3 bags of G&B Organics Potting Soil at regular price and...

Get a 4th bag free!

Sale prices effective May 1st through May 30th

G&B Harvest Supreme and G&B Planting Mix Buy 3 get 1 Free extended through May 30th.


People of Piersons

The People of Piersons

Its the people that make Pierson’s not just a place to purchase the items you need but a destination for friendly faces and knowledgeable staff.  We love our community and we hope you love us too.


Jan & Linzy

"You walk into Piersons, you get acknowledged. You get, what do you need? What can we help you with?"

Cliff & Eric

“We don’t just sell products. We help people”

Pierson’s is not just a place to purchase the items you need but a destination for friendly faces and knowledgeable staff.  We love our community and we hope you love us too.

Our employees make Piersons the place to be. Come join us by the fireplace, have a coffee and stay for awhile!


Local History Videos

Local History Video Series

Pierson’s has always shined a spotlight on local history with rotating sets of historical photos throughout the store.  Along with a celebrated local history print ad campaign Pierson’s owner, Bill Pierson and local historian and TV personality, Bill Morril came up with this series of local history themed shorts called The Chronicles Behind The Redwood Curtain.


Fernbridge

Chronicles From Behind The Redwood Curtain: Episode 01

Pierson Homes

Chronicles From Behind The Redwood Curtain: Episode 7

The Minor Theater

Chronicles From Behind The Redwood Curtain: Episode 5

Wool

Chronicles From Behind The Redwood Curtain: Episode 03

Shipbuilding

Chronicles From Behind The Redwood Curtain: Episode 4

Benbow Inn

Chronicles From Behind The Redwood Curtain: Episode 02

The Madaket

Chronicles From Behind The Redwood Curtain: Episode 8

Hartsook Inn

Chronicles From Behind The Redwood Curtain : Episode 06

Moonstone

Chronicles From Behind The Redwood Curtain: Episode 09

The Scotia Mill

Chronicles From Behind The Redwood Curtain: Episode 10

Town of Scotia Ca.

Chronicles From Behind The Redwood Curtain: Episode 11

The Fortuna Rodeo

Chronicles From Behind The Redwood Curtain: Episode 12

Humboldt County Fair

Chronicles From Behind The Redwood Curtain: Episode 13


Humboldt Scenic Videos

Humboldt Scenic Series

The Humboldt Scenics show the beauty and diversity of the place we call home from a perspective not many get to see.  They were a popular series of television commercials for the store. Brainchild of owner, Bill Pierson featuring drone footage by Chad Johnson and Matt St. Charles.   


Humboldt Aerial Scenics Video #1

 

Drone footage by Chad Johnson

Humboldt Aerial Scenics Video #2

 

Drone footage by Chad Johnson

Humboldt Aerial Scenics Video #3 "Towns"

 

Drone footage by Chad Johnson

Humboldt Aerial Scenics Video #4 "Waves"

 

Drone footage by Chad Johnson

Humboldt Aerial Scenics Video #5 "Road Trip"

 

Drone footage by Chad Johnson

Humboldt Aerial Scenics Video #6 "Ferndale"

 

Drone footage by Chad Johnson

Humboldt Aerial Scenics Video #7 "People"

 

Drone footage by Chad Johnson

Humboldt Aerial Scenics Video #8 "Cheatham Road"

 

Drone footage by Chad Johnson

Humboldt Aerial Scenics Video #9 "Luffenholtz"

 

Drone footage by Chad Johnson

Humboldt Aerial Scenics Video #10 "Luffenholtz 2"

 

Drone footage by Chad Johnson

Humboldt Aerial Scenics Video #12 "Redwood Sky Walk"

 

Drone footage by Matt St. Charles. Featuring the Sequoia Park Zoo Sky Walk

Humboldt Aerial Scenics Video #13 "Day's End"

 

Drone footage by Chad Johnson


Careers

Work at Piersons!

Pierson Building Center has been in the Pierson family for over 60 years and has a strong sense of pride in taking care of its employees and being an exciting place to work.

Many of the staff here have made a career working at Pierson’s. We have employees who have retired after working here for over 30 years and were proud to say they worked at Pierson Building Center.

If you are interested in a job at the Big Hammer you can come into the store and ask anyone of our helpful crew at the Information Desk, AKA the Charge Counter for an application that you can fill out and bring back for review.

We may not be hiring at the time you come in but we’re always looking for good people to join our enthusiastic crew. All applications will be reviewed personally by our hiring manager, Linzy.

Jobs include positions in the main store, the garden shop and the lumber yard. If you are Pierson’s material, you will be added to the department that either best fits your skillset or where openings are available.

We look forward to seeing you!


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