Markel Lumber Co

This is a two fold review and I wish I could give stars based in each category but alas, I can’t.
As a lumber yard this place is awesome. Come get what you need and be done. No fuss.
As a mom doing a small project and needing help — you’re better off at Home Depot or lowes (they’re friendlier at lowes). These guys don’t want to stop what they’re doing to help out with small projects (and wouldn’t even recommend another place to do so). I get it. I’m a decorator and know that time is money.
But as a mom trying to get a DIY project done — sad to say that this place isn’t the best.

Reasonable prices, free delivery and friendly service. I really like Markel Lumber.

Well, it’s time for another house project and we need some lumber. It looks like a trip to Home Depot is in order. I guess that means me sorting through piles of warped boards, loading them one by one onto a wobbly cart, then pushing said cart a few hundred yards to my vehicle, then lifting them one by one into the vehicle, right? Wrong. Screw that.
No, it’s time to graduate to a real lumber yard, and you won’t even have to leave the city to do it. Markel Lumber is tucked away in a warehouse a block from Jeff Davis and Earhart which is basically like 15 minutes from anywhere in the city. These guys are the real deal. They have pretty much anything you want in any length you want. They’ll even load it onto your truck for you and discuss the merits of classic horror movies while they do it. Pull in, tell them what you want, then drive off with a truck full of consistent straight lumber. That’s how it’s done my friend.
Did I mention that they are also cheaper than the big boxes? Oh yes, 20% cheaper. No excuses folks. Please, get your wood in the right place from now on.