Mike Abernathy: Lumber Yard
The Clay County native and Sardis resident has many years of building experience, is fully versed in reading blueprints and willing to help you construct a simple deck, if that’s what you want.
“We have a full lumberyard,” Abernathy said, “with the same high-quality wood you’d find at stores like Lowe’s or Marvin’s. Most importantly, we will meet or beat the prices our competitors offer.”
Quality and price aren’t the only important components of a sale, and Abernathy knows that as well.
“We have an 18-wheel, flatbed delivery truck,” he said, “and two drivers, including me. We deliver the immediate area, of course, and we’ve delivered as far away as Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
“Additionally, we have a moffett truck we take on deliveries. That allows use to lift and place items where they are needed. Workmen don’t need to waste time moving bundles of lumber, sheetrock – untreated and American-made – or shingles after we’ve delivered them.
“It’s just an extra service we provide.” he said.
Abernathy stressed contractors should view Farmtown as a one-stop destination for building supplies.
“Everything you need for complete construction of a house, almost from the foundation to the roof, plumbing, electrical, light fixtures, windows, doors, paint, you can get at Farmtown,” he said. “And, if you bring me your plans, I can work up a complete bid in just a couple of days.”
The same service is provided if you want to tackle your own project.
“I’ll help you design a plan for a deck or porch, for instance. I’ll help you draw up your plans, tell you what materials and tools you need, what steps come first and, if you get to a problem, I’ll help you get through it.
“I have 10 years experience as a carpenter and love to help people. You won’t get that kind of help or service from one of the big retailers. And, whether it’s a contractor working on a house or someone working in their backyard, I like to visit job sites on a personal basis to see where I can help.”
Sometimes Abernathy helps Farmtown’s customers by recommending contractors, carpenters, a handyman or a plumber. There are times when such an attitude makes a big difference and retelling a story brings a smile to Abernathy’s face.
“There was a business that had a building project and had bid all the lumber through a company in Cullman. They had been promised delivery on a certain day. Well, when that day came, there was no lumber to be delivered. The contractor doing the work recommended us and he called me.
“We got his material list and actually got everything he needed delivered to him the next day. Needless to say, he was pretty happy and he’s been a good customer of ours ever since.”
When he’s not working, Mike and his wife, Brenda, enjoy spending time together and with their two children. Their daughter, Pamela Gaskin, also lives in Sardis, and their son, Charles Harville, 21, lives in Steele. Their first grandchild is due in September.