Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Building Supply Store in Juneau, AK
Established in 1936, Don Abel Bldg Sply has served as a family-owned cornerstone for Southeast Alaska's construction and home improvement needs. Our commitment to quality and customer service has made us the preferred supplier for professional builders and homeowners alike. We specialize in lumber, hardware, plumbing, electrical supplies, and paint, complemented by a comprehensive garden center featuring regionally adapted plants. Our equipment rental division provides cost-effective solutions with skid steels, lifts, and specialized tools for projects of all sizes. The legacy of Don Abel Sr.'s philosophy - striving for excellence rather than size - continues through our personalized special order services and expert local knowledge.Our Design Center offers tailored solutions for kitchen, bathroom, and closet storage, along with window covering expertise. With over eight decades of community service, we maintain a family-oriented work environment that values integrity and customer satisfaction above all.
Services
Building Materials Supply
Tool & Equipment Rental
Garden Center
Special Orders
Design Center
Details
- Year established: 1936
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1936 with deep local expertise
- Southeast Alaska's largest building materials supplier
- Specialized equipment rentals for professional and homeowner use
- Award-winning garden center with Alaska-adapted plants
- Proven special order service with 70+ years of success
Services
Building Materials Supply
As Southeast Alaska's largest building material dealer, we provide comprehensive supplies including lumber, hardware, plumbing fixtures, and electrical components. Our inventory caters to both professional contractors and DIY homeowners needing quality materials. With decades of local experience, we ensure product availability and specialized knowledge for Alaska's unique construction challenges.
Tool & Equipment Rental
Our rental division offers Bobcat skid steers, Genie lifts, backhoes, and specialized tools for construction and maintenance projects. This service helps customers save money while accessing professional-grade equipment for temporary needs. We also provide small engine repair and chain sharpening services for equipment maintenance.
Garden Center
The award-winning garden center features plants specifically grown for Southeast Alaska's climate by our expert growers. We offer trees, shrubs, bedding plants, and houseplants with complementary gardening supplies. Our Master Gardener staff provides expert advice for local landscaping and plant care requirements.
Special Orders
We specialize in fulfilling custom building material requests with our proven special order service. With over 70 years of experience, we handle complex orders for windows, doors, and cabinetry from brands like Thermatru and Milgard. Our local expertise ensures successful delivery of specialized products to Alaska's remote locations.
Design Center
Our Design Center offers personalized solutions for kitchen, bathroom, and closet storage using Canyon Creek and Diamond Cabinets. We provide in-home measuring and driveway delivery services for window coverings including Hunter Douglas products. The team also handles most blind and shade repairs at our store location.
Questions
What building materials do you stock?
We carry lumber, hardware, plumbing fixtures, electrical supplies, paint, and specialized tools for construction and home improvement projects.
Do you offer equipment rentals?
Yes, we rent Bobcat skid steers, Genie lifts, backhoes, snowplows, and various hand tools for professional and homeowner use.
What garden products are available?
Our award-winning garden center offers trees, shrubs, bedding plants, and houseplants specifically grown for Southeast Alaska's climate.
Can you handle special orders?
Yes, we guarantee our special order service with 70+ years of experience fulfilling custom window, door, and cabinetry requests.
Do you have design services?
Our Design Center provides in-home measuring and installation for kitchen/bathroom storage solutions and Hunter Douglas window coverings.