Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Underground Construction Materials in Chicago
Vollmar Clay Products has been a family-owned and operated provider of underground construction materials for over 80 years, serving the Greater Chicagoland area since 1939. Our expertise lies in delivering essential infrastructure products, including sewer and drainage systems, concrete structures, and bulk materials, directly to job sites or through our two strategically located yards. With a dedicated fleet of self-unloading trucks, we ensure timely delivery of pipes, fittings, manholes, catch basins, and construction essentials like sand, gravel, and cement. Our main office and material yard in Chicago, along with our Lake Zurich concrete manhole plant, support both scheduled deliveries and walk-in orders. We prioritize reliability and efficiency, understanding the critical role our products play in maintaining project timelines and budgets.Our comprehensive inventory includes PVC and clay pipes, cast iron components, HDPE tubing, drainage solutions, and specialized construction materials. By maintaining a deep understanding of local infrastructure needs, we provide tailored support to contractors and municipalities. Our commitment to quality extends to offering technical guidance and product selection assistance. With decades of industry experience, we have built a reputation for dependable service and operational excellence. Our team remains focused on evolving with construction demands while upholding the values established by our founders.
Services
PVC Pipe Supply
Clay Pipe Fittings
Concrete Manholes
Catch Basin Delivery
Bulk Material Sales
Details
- Year established: 1939
Highlights and features
- Family-owned operation with 80+ years of local construction industry experience
- Timely delivery using specialized self-unloading truck fleet
- Comprehensive inventory covering full range of underground construction needs
- Dual Chicago and Lake Zurich locations for convenient access
- Expert product knowledge and technical support for complex projects
Services
PVC Pipe Supply
We provide SDR 26 PVC pipes in 4" to 15" diameters for sewer and drainage applications. Our inventory includes standard lengths and fittings for immediate deployment. Contractors benefit from our technical expertise in selecting appropriate pipe specifications for various soil conditions and project requirements.
Concrete Manholes
Our Lake Zurich facility produces precast concrete manholes starting at 18" diameter. Available with multiple chamber configurations and safety-rated castings, these structures meet municipal code requirements. We offer delivery coordination to ensure proper sequencing for installation crews.
Catch Basin Delivery
We supply precast catch basins in 18" and larger sizes for stormwater management systems. Our delivery team handles placement of these heavy structures using specialized equipment. Products include standard and custom configurations to match project drainage plans.
Bulk Material Sales
We offer sand, gravel, and limestone in bulk quantities for infrastructure projects. Materials are available by the bag or truckload with options for both gray and white cement mixes. Our yards maintain consistent stock levels to support large-scale construction timelines.
Cast Iron Components
Our inventory includes cast iron frames, lids, and curb castings for sewer access points. We stock standard municipal specifications and specialty configurations. All metal components meet load-bearing requirements for both residential and commercial applications.
Questions
What construction materials do you specialize in?
We specialize in underground infrastructure products including PVC and clay pipes, concrete manholes, catch basins, cast iron components, drainage tubing, and construction aggregates like sand and cement.
Do you deliver materials to job sites?
Yes, our fleet of self-unloading trucks delivers materials directly to construction sites across the Chicagoland area, including specialized handling for heavy concrete structures.
What are your business hours for pickups?
Our Chicago and Lake Zurich yards accept will-call orders Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Can I get technical support for product selection?
Our experienced team provides technical guidance for selecting appropriate pipe sizes, fittings, and construction materials based on project specifications and local code requirements.
Do you serve areas outside Chicago?
We primarily serve the Greater Chicagoland area, with our Lake Zurich location supporting northwest Illinois projects up to 40 miles from the city.
