Root River Hardwoods | Sawmill, Lumber & Millwork in Minnesota

50+

Years established

8m+

Board feet annually

50+

Skilled Craftsmen

1300+

Happy Customers

What we do

Root River Hardwoods specializes in custom architectural millwork, bringing precision, craftsmanship, and attention to detail to projects that demand exceptional quality. With decades of woodworking expertise, we partner with architects, designers, and builders to create custom mouldings, doors, and architectural woodwork tailored to each project's vision.
From intricate details to distinctive architectural elements, we bring designs to life through thoughtful craftsmanship and dependable collaboration.

Lumber

Kiln-dried hardwoods, responsibly sourced and expertly milled. Through our sister company, Bennett Hardwoods, we offer a wide range of species, cuts, and grades, providing builders, craftsmen, and manufacturers with the highest-quality materials for any project.

Buy Kiln Dried Lumber

Custom Millwork

Luxury millwork, crafted to perfection. We partner with elite home builders, architects, and designers to create bespoke mouldings, doors, and architectural woodwork that meet the highest standards of craftsmanship and design.

Millwork Services

Why Choose Us

When you work with Root River Hardwoods, you’re not just buying wood—you’re partnering with a company built on trust, expertise, and craftsmanship. Here’s what sets us apart:

A Legacy of Craftsmanship & Integrity

With over 47 years of experience working with hardwoods, Root River Hardwoods has grown from a small sawmill and logging operation in Preston, MN, into a high-quality architectural millwork manufacturer. Our deep understanding of hardwoods, combined with decades of hands-on experience, continues to shape our commitment to craftsmanship, precision, and quality in every project.

Crafted with Precision

Every detail matters when it comes to architectural millwork. We combine skilled craftsmanship, a deep understanding of hardwoods, and careful attention to detail to create custom woodwork that brings architectural visions to life. The result is millwork that balances beauty, precision, and lasting quality.

A Team with Unmatched Expertise

Our leadership team brings over 500 years of combined experience in the hardwood industry. Whether it's grading hardwood, designing intricate mouldings, or developing custom millwork solutions, we know wood inside and out.

Built on Family Values, Focused on the Future

Still family-led after nearly five decades, we take pride in the relationships we’ve built with customers across industries. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to the same craftsmanship, service, and integrity that have defined us from the start. Root River Hardwoods isn’t just a name—it’s a standard of quality, reliability, and craftsmanship that stands the test of time.

Let’s talk wood

Whether you need precision-cut lumber, or custom millwork, Root River Hardwoods is ready to deliver.
Let’s discuss your project and find the right solution—built to spec, on time, and with unmatched quality.

Inquire Online

Call us: 507-765-2284

"We have been working successfully with Root River Hardwoods for many years for our millwork and door needs.
Everyone from the top down is easy to work with, accessible, and dedicated to customer service.
We thoroughly enjoy working with everyone at Root River and highly recommend them to anyone in need of their products."

John Kraemer - Kraemer & Sons Inc

Where we work

Root River Hardwoods serves customers across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa, including the high-end lake communities around Wayzata and Minnetonka where our high-quality architectural millwork goes into some of the region’s finest homes.

For large-scale or specialty orders, we deliver nationwide, bringing our custom millwork solutions to customers wherever they’re needed.

Need your order sooner? Pick up is available at our facility in Preston, MN. Wherever your project takes you, we’ll get the job done—on time and hassle-free.