Hardware Stores near Aptos, CA

“I have been meaning to write a review for this Ace Hardware store for some time now so, here it is: 5 stars for an amazing paint department. The paint team is super helpful, well beyond any support you will receive from the Kelly Moore team in the same shopping center. In fact, I have quit buying Kelly Moore paint after many frustrating encounters there. Go to the the helpful paint store here at Ace; you will not be disappointed!! In addition, the rest of the store is stocked with a full selection of any other items you need for the kitchen, garden, garage, etc., also with friendly employees, ready to help you with anything you need.”

“Great customer service and very knowledgeable staff. I go here whenever I get a chance. They're very understanding of errors on the customers part. Many times, I buy something, go home, realize it doesn't fit and bring it back to get the right size or part and they let me do that!My dog loves this place too - she gets a treat every time!5 stars+”

“This is a great place for tools at a reasonable price as everyone knows,the employees are friendly and helpful the only problem I have is not with the store but the credit company that they have they suck”

“OUTSTANDING Knowledge and Customer Service and Support...which is so very hard to find these days...Owner Dan is the best!!! When you have any paint related needs - contact Dan and he will take the best care of you!!!”

“Love San Lorenzo lumber. Staff are helpful and, importantly, knowledgeable and friendly. Found exactly exactly what I was looking for without wandering aimlessly through a maze of aisles.”

“Came in to brainstorm how to MacGuyver a fire pit cover for camping nearby. I felt like everyone in the store WANTED to help us figure it out. Props to the whole crew for taking care of us :)”

“They didn't have the pellet stove in Watsonville, but they (TS) found one in Gilroy, they picked it up, delivered it, took the old pellet stove outside, and brought the new one inside. Two delivery guys were delightful! and thoughtful. All within a little over 2 hours. GREAT customer service!”

“Opposite of Home Depot! The moment you walk in, there is a person asking how to help. Wow!The people are friendly and helpful (not like other hardware stores where you have to look around for a long time to find someone for help). After the closure of Orchard and Sears in the area, this is one of the few smaller hardware stores still left. You can park right in front of it. They immediately open another register when there are more than 2 people in line. The only problem is finding parking!”

“Full-service electrical supplies wholesaler focused on the residential/light commercial construction and MRO contractor market. Major brands stocked include Siemens, Eaton/Cutler-Hammer, Halo, Pass & Seymour, Lutron, Juno, Klein, Milwaukee, Greenlee and Panasonic.Competitive pricing, knowledgeable counter folks, job site delivery, and terms available. Good depth and breadth of stock generally. Minimal motor control.The biggest downchecks are their parking lot which is small, tight, and often full of full-size trucks. Getting through on the phone to place orders, especially in the morning can be challenging. Their mobile app is ok... their competitors app is better”

“They had everything I wanted for my lawn work needs. It was all reasonably priced. The staff was super friendly and checkout was easy. They even offered to take things out to my car. Great customer service!”

“Couldn't find anything I needed at Home Depot or anyone to help me. Realized San Lorenzo Lumber was right across the street so I ran over. My experience there was the opposite in every way. Friendly greeter at the door pointed me in the right directly. Knowledgeable sales person was there and led me to exactly what I needed. Next time I'll shop San Lorenzo first and skip Home Despot!”

“I worked with Tenzin Shedup who delivered superb customer service for a custom order for my double front doors. He provided excellent service, follow through and was able to send a different part immediately after the lock mechanism was installed to replace a part that was not fitted properly. This company is highly skilled in caring about making customers happy, providing excellent service and great products.”

“It's like Disneyland for cheap Dudes like me. Seriously, he has a ton of shtuff used tools and also a little bit of new. Good people good conversation. I overheard Drew saying something about beating someone off with a hammer. I thought to myself, man i'd hate to be thay guy. Idk maybe your into that..you can ask him about it. ?✊️✌️”

“Walked past the green eggs and was not sure how they worked. Rod was so kind in explaining and I was sold. Unfortunately I have to wait to buy since I just bought a griddle. Wish i would have met rod before. He is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He goes above and beyond with the customers . He deserves a pay raise!!! Awesome experience. The 5 stars are for rod!”

“Big shout out to Benji and Angela for helping me out after having a terrible morning, woke up to go to work, stopped for a snack, came outside my ladder was gone, I’d sit and cry about it but most likely a homeless guy smoked the damn thing before I could report it stolen. Benji and Angela took their time to help me out and was really friendly from the moment I walked in and the moment I walked out. Definitely shopping at this location again under different circumstances. 5 stars to both of you! ????”

“We visited 10 building supply centers when we started looking for pavers for our driveway/walkway and patio. We were impressed with the personal attention and great advice we received from Central Home Supply, which was a great deal more than we got from the other shops. Reed took us around the yard and pointed out pavers he thought would suit our needs. He hit the nail on the head. When it came time to order, Reed gave us a much better price than the only other building supply house in the area that carries Techo Bloc pavers. In fact, the price had come down since our first visit due to lower transportation costs. When does that ever happen? And when does the building supply center pass it on?We were given a firm delivery date/time and sure enough, the pavers arrived right on time.The whole process of buying pavers from Central Home Supply has been stress-free and downright fun. Will definitely return when we have more projects.”

“Prompt, honest service! We had a part break on a very important machine at my place of employment. I ordered the replacement from a manufacturer back east somewhere. The part arrived unfinished as it is apparently a universal part and needed some modification to fit our machine. I took it into Doerksen this morning to see what they could do. Dan was not only willing and able to modify my part, but he was ALSO able to fix the old broken part. Our machine is back up and running today. Great service and I will be referring Doerksen Precision Products in the future!”

“Kevin is awesome. I ordered a 5000 gallon water storage tank online, and submitted some information incorrectly. Kevin called me within the hour to confirm some details and got everything squared away. When I was asked how soon I needed the water tank I said ASAP and to my surprise after he looked into the scheduling he was able to deliver the tank out to my house same day. Kevin even helped me set the tank on my concrete pad which was above and beyond and very much appreciated. I appreciate the great deal on the tank and also Kevin helping me get the tank out same day and installed in the right spot. Thank you team Green Rubber Kennedy Ag!”

“These guys were so helpful, I was replacing the screening on my screen, and I had stripped one of the screws. I tried everything and just made it worse. I brought it here, and they fixed it up for me in no time. Very friendly.”

“Need a tool or a trailer? Go here. Location is excellent. Team is super efficient and always has time for my bonehead weekend warrior questions. Refreshing to find that the only shop in town doesn't act or treat customers like they're the only shop in town.”

“1. They have what you need .2. Employees come to you to help.3. Fast,efficient, knowledgeable . 4. Price ? You get what you pay for !!Case in point : bought 2ea. 2x12 PT boards at 12 ft. At Home Depot ( 7 min. From home . They did not have2x12s at 14 ft. So I had to drive to Big Creek (45 min.) to get them .Home Depot boards had a brownWash slathered on that wiped off all over my gloves,tee shirt ,arms . Washed off with just water . and no preservative ( copper sulphate) visible.Big Creeks ? Dark black/brown stainWith copper sulphate smear all over the board especially in the soft grain .Get what you pay for !! Will get back in two years to let you know which boards rotted out ,Depot vs. Big Creek .”

“This location is so much better than Santa Cruz, stock is better, more organized less busy and the employees give great customer service as opposed to SC most of them are just stretched thin or straight up don't care and walk around talking to each other. Special shout-out to the equipment rental employees. I called recently to rent a carpet cleaner and they kindly informed me of a cheaper car cleaning vacuum washer I could rent that was better for the job. This is the kind of customer service that saves me time and money. Thank you.”

“Central Home Supply on River Street in Santa Cruz, CA. has a hidden gem; "Carlos", the fork lift driver! For years, I have been trying to match a stepping stone that I originally purchased from Antolelli's Landscape over a decade ago. I had looked at Central Home Supply and Aptos Landscape several times, but was never able to match it. A landscaper recently told us it was called "High Desert Tumbled" and Central Home Supply had it in stock. When I arrived, I showed the front desk a photo of our yard with the stepping stones. I was told the "High Desert Tumbled" wasn't quite a match, but they showed me an image of their yard and pointed to where it was located. Of course, I ended up in the wrong area. Carlos saw me meandering and asked if he could help. I told him I was looking for the "High Desert Tumbled". He lead me to it, and then went about his business. When I realized the product wasn't what I wanted, I started wondering and looking at other products to find a match. Again, Carlos saw me and asked if he could help. I showed him the picture of the stepping stones and he pointed me right to "Big Tumbled Rustic Garden". HOORAY! A perfect match! He offered to load some for me, but I didn't have the right vehicle to carry it at that time. He also offered to tag some for me, but I knew I couldn't be back to pick it up for at least a week and they had plenty in stock. I'm happy that I've finally found a match for our stepping stones, but very thankful for Carlos' persistence in helping me find exactly what I want. He's a very friendly, helpful, and professional gentleman. If ever I need more landscape materials, I now know exactly who to seek. Thank you Carlos!”

“This is about the Soquel Home Depot. I was looking for a Milwaukee drill that was on sale. The internet was showing three in stock at that price.The problem was that Home Depot has all this inventor spread out in multiple locations so you cannot find anything. Two home depot representatives spent at least 30-45 minutes trying to help me find one of those drills. Sure enough they did and were successful. This is a five star review, thanks to those that helped me. As for the store, management needs to do better in indicating where store inventory is located. Add RFID tags if needed to pinpoint the location within the store so customers/employees don't have to waste 45 minutes looking.”

“Typical home depot. The store is always under staffed and frequently purchased items are often up on the shelves and not replaced where they can be reached. They don't provide some products that are common for each trade like you might find elsewhere and they continually switch product lines. That makes matching a previously purchased item difficult sometimes. Their prices can range from great to why the hell is this more expensive than a small hardware store. They do have some good deals from time to time. However, watch out for items they display in heavily. They may appear to be on sale, when in fact, they are the same price when found in their typical location. As with anywhere you have some quality, helpful people who know how to get things done. You also have those where you question their level of competence as they have no clue and work at a snail's pace. While returning items is fairly easy the line can often be long and slow moving. Theft has also slowed the purchase of higher priced products. I also find it lame when you finally find help only to have them say they don't work that department. They aren't helping anyone else and are unable to take 10sec to go up the ladder and grab your item. They act as if the world would stop if the guy from plumbing has to grab something electrical. I'm not talking about dragging them away from their department, this is while they are already walking down the same isle your part is on. That's more of a reflection of store policy and not necessarily the reluctance of an employee. Having said that, I'm sure if they were quick about it no one would in management would take issue. It's also frustrating when you know a product is not on a lower shelf but they insist on wasting more of your time looking for it when they could just grab it from a higher shelf and get you on your way. With prices constantly going up home depot seems to be a necessary evil in order to cut costs on some items.”

“I think Home Depot has a lot of of really good items for a great price. The online store is where to go to find anything you found somewhere else but usually at a lower price. I saw beautiful custom tile for my showers online in a boutique store from New York City. To my surprise the exact same tile I found on line at Home Depot for 15% less. I received it via home delivery within a week.”

“I was in the other day, and I had to replace a few things in my house from the Pajaro flood I needed some sinks, faucets, vanities, some ceiling fans. things like that. she asked me lots of questions which made it so easy for me to purchase all the things I needed so I wouldn't have to come back for onesie, twoies items. Michelle helped me through my whole shopping process went to parking lot to get a bigger cart even helped me get someone to load my items into my van. This is why I like to shop at the store the customer service is just fantastic. thank you, Home depot and thank you, Michelle”