Yancey Family History

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The Yancey Family

A Story as Old as Sacramento

1888

Yancey Lumber Company was founded by Thomas G. Yancey (1844-1914) in Newman, California. Today it is still partly family owned and doing business in Newman and Patterson as a lumber and hardware store under direction of Kern Hunewell.

1939

Yancey Company was founded by Joel H. Yancey, (1916-2001) at age 22. He was the son of Thomas G. Yancey. Joel opened his first office at 2114 K Street in Sacramento. In 1956 the office moved to the 30th & B Street location.

1957

Yancey Firm Newspaper snippet; Yancey Company incorporated and was issued California Contractors License #165793

Yancey Company incorporated and was issued California Contractors License #165793. Yancey Company had become the West Coasts largest home improvement contractor, with over 80 employees, 22 trucks and offices in Reno and Chico.
Note: California Contractors License numbers are given in consecutive order. Yancey Company’s license number starting with a # 1 was one of the first issued. (License #165793)

1983

Joel H. Yancey retired and his son Tom G. Yancey, (1950- ) took over as president of Yancey Company.

1988-1990

1988

Tom Yancey developed a new company called the Tom Yancey Company. Tom Yancey Company specializes in roofing. Their office is located in Fair Oaks, California.

1989

Robin E. Yancey (1946), Joel Yancey’s daughter, took over as president of Yancey Company with the help of her two sons Tommy and Ty Yancey.

1990

Yancey Company sold limited rights to use the name “Yancey Roofing” to Janet Gudgel, a long time Yancey employee. Gudgel/Yancey Roofing (License #589559) was founded.

2001

Yancey thrives on diversity newspaper snippet

Joel H. Yancey, Chairman of the Board of Yancey Company and Yancey Lumber Company, passed away.

2009

Comstock's magazine announcement: Tom Yancey, the Grandson of Joel Yancey took over as president of Yancey Company and Yancey Home Improvements

Robin Yancey retired after 20 years serving as President. Tom Yancey, the Grandson of Joel Yancey took over as president of Yancey Company and Yancey Home Improvements.

Today

Yancey Company and Yancey Home Improvements are both still family owned and operated. Now owned by Tom Yancey. Yancey Company and Yancey Home Improvements are now serving its’ third generation of customers.

Hear What Your Neighbors Have to Say

“I need a total bathroom remodel, and everyone at Yancey has been a delight to work with. All my questions have been answered, the choices of materials were abundant, and Scott guided us expertly through the process one step at a time. I would highly recommend them!”

Laura Powell

“Yancey was awesome to work with. My estimator was Brian Speaks, and he made the entire experience simple and enjoyable for us. There was no high pressure sales, and Brian went out of his way to make sure we got exactly what we wanted and needed. His pricing was fair, and he helped us get financing right on the spot. If I would provide more than 5 stars, I would.”

Ryan Calderwood

“Tommy was very helpful in explaining the roofing process and itemizing the pricing. He was upfront and honest about policy and interpreting the contract for my mother and I. We are a house full of women and we are always worried about being taken advantage of price-wise but we were not treated that way. Thank you for the excellent service and stunning new roof!”

Caroline H

“I chose Yancey for my reroof because of their business longevity. They've run into every situation imaginable and Brian addressed these concerns in the contract. Being told in advance is an explanation, being told after the fact is an excuse. They gave no excuses. The team working was always on time and did exceptional quality work with dry rot repair. The roof looks great and I expect it to work well for years to come.”

Mark Casha