Sutherlands Lumber Co

Sutherlands Lumber Co operates out of Hot Springs, TX as a hands-on outfit that handles electrician work alongside their lumber and building supply operations. They stock electrical components right in the store and send crews out for wiring jobs on homes, sheds, pole barns, and garages. Homeowners in this part of Texas deal with heavy summer heat that strains air conditioning circuits plus occasional storms that take down power lines, so the company focuses on straightforward electrical fixes and installs that keep properties running without unnecessary delays or extra trips back to the shop.

Electrician services here cover running new circuits for additions, swapping out old panels, installing lighting fixtures and ceiling fans, and troubleshooting outlets or breakers that fail during peak load times. Crews pull from the on-site inventory of wire, boxes, and hardware to handle jobs like wiring a new garage or repairing damage from weather exposure on farm buildings. In Hot Springs the work often involves outdoor setups for fencing controls or ranch equipment, where crews test connections on the spot and make adjustments to handle the local dust and temperature swings that can loosen terminals over time.

Customers in the area point to reliable turnaround on electrical repairs, fair pricing that stays in line with the job scope, and clear updates on what needs fixing before any work starts. The score shows steady results on speed for outage calls and quality that holds up after the crew leaves, with communication that avoids confusion on parts and timelines. DIRT Score 3.63 from 272 reviews on Finds.

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“Great prices and it's very easy to find everything. I found out from a cashier that the company stalks the online prices and they aggressively price their products to beat them! I have yet to find anything online that was cheaper than Sutherlands!! It's true that they're thinly staffed but do you really need a babysitter when you shop? I'm an adult, I can find what I need. If I can't, I'm also an adult who can go find somebody to help me and wait for them to have time to help me. Whatever they're doing, it's working because prices can't be beat. Today, I bought a space heater for $40- it was $59-70 on Amazon. Oh, and this is the view I saw walking out the store. Beautiful. UPDATE: I still shop here after a couple of years and folks are very nice. They're very helpful when I ask for help. O”

“Workers are rude especially that one guy walking in shorts with tatts all over his legs and wearing a white cap so full of himself.. , customer service just went down .. and prices are high.. will try to avoid this store and go somewhere else.. we are trying to support local businesses but this one is out of our list for now .. we missed working with their previous employee in garden, Jewel , but other than that this experience just pushed us out the door..”

“I am extremely disappointed in the way Sutherlands in Hot Springs, Arkansas handled our recent furniture purchase. A month ago, we ordered and paid in full for two brand-new couches. Last week, I personally went into the store to verify they had arrived. I was told yes, they were in-store and ready for pick-up anytime. Today, when we arrived to pick up the couches we had already paid for, the staff tried to hand us the display models off the showroom floor. We made it very clear that we did NOT purchase display furniture — we paid for new, unopened couches. Only then were we suddenly told that they did not actually have our couches at all and would need to “order them,” after we had already confirmed in person that they were physically in the store. This is completely unacceptable. It is”

“They always have great deals on their sale items.”

“Let the truth be known that Sutherlands sells cheap wood fencing. I noticed the difference right away and thought I would try it anyway. Big Mistake… I just installed this fencing back in April 2024 , It's now August 2024 and as you can see – it washes out , fades fast , bends , warps , and is falling apart in some areas. I bought Most of my wood fencing from Lowes ( the good fencing that still has darkened brown wood color ) although I spent a few hundred bucks on worthless fencing at Sutherlands and I already need to replace much of it as you can see in the pictures. Update: August 9th 2025 - It’s been a year and I’m still replacing several Sutherlands Fence Boards. I ‘m not sure if they upgraded their fencing since last August , and I have not received any reply or concern”

“Sutherlands is my go-to to buy spring flowers and plants! Great customer service always and a great deal on the plants they sell. I believe it was Leslie that helped me this morning in the garden area outside, she knew all the answers and was very helpful. Excellent customer service!”

“Came here to find two items I needed . I walked around the store which was not busy . I was there for over an hour searching for the items I needed and no one stop to ask if I needed any help despite several employees AND the manager walking by me as if I’m a ghost . I was clearly looking for a product but they didn’t have the common curtesy to stop and be of assistance. This is why Amazon is making money hand over fist . I try to support my locals stores however when you can’t find help and you are totally ignored it’s not worth the drive into the store . The manager seemed more concerned about moving displays than helping customers in the store . Also , the aisles had several boxes and miscellaneous equipment scattered on the floor which I tripped over . Big hazards in the aisles. This”

“It is a good place to get home repair items. Staff is helpful.”

“Customer service is lacking in today's world, so it was refreshing to come across Mike and Rodney at this store. They both went above and beyond helping me get a post home safely and securely. I will definitely be back to this store specifically because of their service and effort in helping me.”

“Great store. Love their plants and the free popcorn. Popcorn is the best ever. 2 of the plants I got”