Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Lumber and Timber Supplier in Lithia, FL
Southern Pine Timber has been meeting the needs of construction and marine industries since 1987. Our expertise lies in providing high-quality Southern Yellow Pine timber products, including lumber, poles, and piling, tailored to meet specific project requirements. With an onsite sawmill and one of the largest planers in the Southeast, we specialize in producing wide and long dimensional beams up to 12" x 20" and 34' in length. Our FDOT-certified manufacturing processes ensure compliance with rigorous quality standards for transportation infrastructure projects. We maintain a dedicated truck fleet for efficient regional delivery and export logistics, supporting contractors and lumber companies throughout the Southeastern United States.Our team of experienced professionals provides expert consultation and rapid fulfillment for custom orders, including rush production capabilities. Through continuous investment in advanced milling technology and pressure treatment systems, we deliver durable solutions for above-ground, ground contact, freshwater, and saltwater environments. Our commitment to quality control extends to specialized fabrication services like beveling, drilling, and precision end trimming. As a family-owned business founded in 1987, we combine generational industry knowledge with modern production capabilities to maintain our reputation as a trusted timber solutions provider.
Services
Lumber and Timber
Piling
Poles
Custom Milling
Pressure Treating
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in Southern Yellow Pine timber products
- Our onsite sawmill allows quick production of custom dimensional beams
- We are one of the only FDOT certified mills in Florida
- Our team provides expert assistance with timber orders
- We offer rush order fulfillment with our own truck fleet
Associations and certifications
- FDOT
Services
Lumber and Timber
We provide rough or surfaced Southern Yellow Pine lumber and timbers in standard and custom dimensions. Our products include beams, stringers, bridge timbers, and fender systems ranging from 3"x6" to 12"x20" in size. All materials meet structural requirements for construction and marine applications with options for pressure treatment.
Piling
Our piling solutions include freshwater, marine, and foundation pilings up to 75 feet long with custom diameters available. We offer treated options for soil contact, freshwater, and saltwater environments. Products meet specifications for infrastructure projects including seawalls, retaining walls, and bridge foundations.
Poles
We supply utility, transmission, and lighting poles up to 75 feet in length across seven classes. Our poles meet industry standards for electrical distribution, outdoor advertising, and structural applications with available pressure treatment for extended durability in various environmental conditions.
Custom Milling
Our custom milling services create specialized profiles including tongue-and-groove, log cabin logs, beaded ceilings, and timber framing components. We offer precision cutting, scrolling, and pattern replication to meet unique architectural requirements for residential and commercial projects.
Pressure Treating
We apply pressure treatment processes for various exposure conditions with retention levels from .25 ACQ for above-ground use to 2.5 CCA for saltwater contact. Our treatments protect against decay, insect damage, and environmental stressors while maintaining structural integrity for extended service life.
People
Richie Longanecker
Founder
Established Southern Pine Timber in 1987 to serve Florida's construction industry. With decades of timber industry experience, he developed the company's FDOT-certified manufacturing capabilities and expanded production capacity through strategic equipment investments.
Kelley Longanecker
Active in company operations since its founding, contributing to business development and customer relations. Provides continuity in maintaining quality standards and service commitments to contractors and lumber companies.
Zac Longanecker
Manages production operations with hands-on experience in sawmill processes and timber fabrication. Implements quality control measures to ensure compliance with industry specifications for structural and marine applications.
Questions
What types of timber products do you offer?
We provide Southern Yellow Pine lumber, beams, poles, and piling in standard and custom dimensions. Our products include structural timbers, marine pilings, utility poles, and specialty milled components for construction applications.
Are your products pressure treated?
Yes, we offer pressure treatment options for various exposure conditions including above-ground use, ground contact, freshwater, and saltwater environments with documented retention levels.
Do you serve customers outside Florida?
We deliver throughout the Southeastern United States using our own truck fleet and support export requirements for international projects.
What makes you different from other suppliers?
We combine onsite production capabilities with FDOT-certified quality, rapid custom manufacturing, and regional delivery logistics to meet urgent project requirements for dimensional timber products.
Can you handle urgent orders?
Yes, our onsite sawmill and inventory of raw materials allow us to fulfill rush orders faster than competitors while maintaining quality standards for structural applications.
Reviews (3)
Rodrigo Ampungan
Jun 21, 2021
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Got the whole tour and it was great. If you need big timber this is the guy you need to see. Thanks for the hospitality and the the great Cubano lunch!
Sean Troyer
May 22, 2021
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Excellent place for custom and non-standard lengths of lumber. Their service and products are top notch!
Stefan Smith
Nov 19, 2020
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Great company to work with for some custom length pressure treated wood for a community project. Went out of their way to ensure we were taken care of and great communication through the whole process.
