Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Building Supply Store in Juneau, AK
Don Abel Bldg Sply has served Southeast Alaska since 1936 as a family-owned business committed to excellence in building materials and customer service. Our expertise spans lumber, hardware, plumbing, electrical supplies, and specialized tools for professionals and homeowners. Our garden center offers regionally adapted plants and landscaping essentials, curated by a Master Gardener. We maintain a philosophy of quality over quantity, reflected in our 85-year legacy of contractor trust and community loyalty.Our rental division provides equipment from skid steers to hand tools, while our design center offers cabinetry and window solutions with in-home measuring and delivery. Special order guarantees and local market knowledge ensure solutions for Alaska's unique construction challenges. We combine generational experience with modern conveniences like online account payments, maintaining a family atmosphere rooted in honesty and integrity.
Services
Building Materials
Tool Rentals
Garden Center
Contractor Sales
Design Center
Details
- Year established: 1936
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1936 with deep local construction expertise
- Southeast Alaska's largest building materials supplier by contractor preference
- Award-winning garden center with regionally adapted plant selections
- Guaranteed special order service for remote location challenges
- Full-service design center with cabinetry and window solutions
Services
Building Materials
We provide comprehensive building materials including lumber, hardware, plumbing fixtures, and electrical supplies for residential and commercial projects. Our inventory caters to both contractors and DIY homeowners in Southeast Alaska. With decades of local experience, we ensure product availability and specialized knowledge for regional construction challenges.
Tool Rentals
Our rental division features Bobcat skid steers, Genie lifts, backhoes, and various hand tools for professional and homeowner use. We offer small engine repair services and chain sharpening to maintain equipment performance. This service helps customers complete projects efficiently while saving on equipment purchase costs.
Garden Center
The award-winning garden center offers trees, shrubs, and plants specifically grown for Southeast Alaska's climate. Our Master Gardener staff provides expert guidance on plant selection and care. We feature seasonal displays and carry complementary gardening products for both professional landscapers and home gardeners.
Contractor Sales
We specialize in contractor-grade building materials and guaranteed special order fulfillment for Alaska's unique market. Our services include product selection assistance, in-home measuring, and delivery coordination. With Thermatru Doors and Milgard windows among our product lines, we support complete construction projects.
Design Center
Our Design Center offers cabinetry solutions from Canyon Creek and Diamond for kitchens and bathrooms, plus Hunter Douglas window coverings. We provide in-home consultations and complete project support from measurement to installation. The center also offers repair services for most blinds and shades.
Questions
What rental equipment options are available?
We offer Bobcat skid steers, Genie lifts, backhoes, snowplows, ladders, scaffolding, hand tools, and provide small engine repair services.
Do you handle special orders for remote locations?
Yes, our guaranteed special order service specializes in fulfilling requests for windows, doors, and specialty items in Southeast Alaska's challenging market.
What makes your garden center unique?
Our award-winning garden center features plants specifically grown for Southeast Alaska's climate, hand-selected by our Master Gardener staff member.
How can contractors access specialized sales support?
Our dedicated contractor sales team provides in-home measuring, product selection assistance, and delivery coordination for large-scale projects.
What payment options do you offer?
We accept online payments through our SUPPLI Payment Portal for account holders, along with standard payment methods at our Juneau location.
Do you offer design services for home renovations?
Our Design Center provides cabinetry solutions from Canyon Creek and Diamond, Hunter Douglas window coverings, and in-home consultation services.