Ashland Lumber has a great selection of tools, lumber, windows and doors, and everything else you'd expect from a hardware store. The prices are slightly higher than the big box stores, but I'd rather pay an extra few percent, support a local business and not have to drive to Tilton. If you do place a custom order, be sure to call and check in by the date it is supposed to arrive. Mine was forgotten about and i only received it after following up a few times.
Seems that each time I either call or
visit this store I get the feeling that I am
bothering them.
The employees don't seem to care about helping customers!
Ashland Lumber is the only major lumber store in the area and they have gotten very cozy and complacent, that could change if a major competitor decides to move into the area.
We had ordered windows from Ashland Lumber. We were given a 3 week turn around time, which we were fine with. The end of that 3 weeks was about two weeks ago. They finally called us today, and said that the windows would be here with in the hour That was well over 2 hours ago. I finally got someone on the phone who did something, yet, the windows are still not here. Ashland Lumber has lost our business in future purchases.
All of the employees are quite friendly, and helpful. They also carry a fantastic selection of items that are either not available at Home Depot and Lowe's or take a lot longer to find.
And unlike those big stores, there is just quiet background music - No obnoxious constant loud PA announcements for employees to do things! I always hate that at Home Depot because I lose my train of thought every time I hear the PA announcements squawking every 10 seconds (Why do they do that?) At Ashland Lumber they let you shop in peace. I appreciate that so much.
Great lumber yard, everyone is very helpful
Superior service, helpful and knowledgable staff and a massive selection of product. If they don't have it, you don't need it.