4071 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante CA 94803
“Best hardware store near me. You can find anything for your small house projects. Paint, gardening, electrical, plumbing, cleaning supplies, tools etc. It is super well equipped and the help is fantastic and great customer service every time. I have been coming here for many years because of the friendly staff, locally owned and they have everything I need. Check them out and shop local.”
205 Cutting Blvd, Richmond CA 94804
“Wonderful hardware store with a full selection of boat/marine focused items & knowledgeable staff. We were able to find the correct fuel for our boat's stove, thanks to the associate. Also has all the typical hardware items, including a room full of every screw and bolt you might be looking for.”
1025 Ashby Ave, Berkeley CA 94710
“Y'all no one asked me to write a review but I had to write something cus I literally had the most WONDERFUL experience in this store! Janette and Anna and Devan were so helpful but also so KIND to me when I came in. The store had such a great selection of stuff and I got everything I needed and left smiling!!!!”
2001 Solano Ave, Vallejo CA 94590
“Whether its for your profession or just as a hobby working on cars Harbor Freight has you covered. Most all their products come with a lifetime warranty and are priced for the everyday mechanic! I purchased a U.S. General 42in top box to go with my bottom roll away from them as well. Not realizing it weighed 300lbs. Say no more, quality built and built to withstand a lifetime! My go to for all mechanics tools. Check em out!”
1333 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley CA 94702
“Came in for a kitchen knife, they were super helpful and showed me everything in my price range and explained pros/cons of each one. Definitely great customer service and will 100% be coming back”
303 Arlington Ave, Kensington CA 94707
“Pete the Plumber has shopped at Kensington ACE Hardware for 55 years when serving his customers in the Kensington/Berkeley hills. They always have what he needs and saves a long drive (and time) to suppliers in the flatlands. They are a very important anchor for their community. Support them.”
5533 College Ave, Oakland CA 94618
“Never thought I would review a hardware store but the people that work at Coles really make it something special. They are all so sweet and helpful! Not to mention they really do have everything you might need.. love this place!”
824 Ashby Ave, Berkeley CA 94710
“This place, became a new favorite instantly can't say enough about Mike, just awesome human and professional as wellbas the rest of the team, super thankful to Mark, Diego, May. Very helpful and knowledgeable team, that care about their customers and brilliant to make relationships.”
11060 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito CA 94530
“I needed a ' Couple of Disabled & Senior Grabbers right before Closing time. Friendly & Helpful Staff in their EL Cerrito Location. It was a ' Quick & Ez In & Out '. Love ❤️ to spend more time browsing their Store. Lot closer to Berkeley - Albany than HOME DEPOT !!!!!!”
642 Hearst Ave, Berkeley CA 94710
“The only lumber yard where they help you load up most of the time. And help you pick through for the good stuff. We go out of our way to go here. And everyone likes their jobs there. That says a lot to me about management.”
2900 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley CA 94705
“Multiple sizes of o rings saved me a lot of time and money - an easy fix for a leak in a Hans Grohe pull down kitchen faucet that just needed a new o-ring ! The best $3 I've ever spent.”
1000 Ashby Ave, Berkeley CA 94710
“needed just one length of pipe and they were incredibly kind and helpful both over the phone and in person. if i ever have any plumbing needs, this would be my first stop”
1440 Fitzgerald Dr, Pinole CA 94564
“It was great like ive come to expect, thanks Ace! I own a Handyman business that takes me all around the bay area, Ace has e verything but every town has an Ace Hardware store! Thanks Ace , your the place! Ed Hall, Straightedge Handyman Service and Solutions. Est. 2019”
670 Parker Ave, Rodeo CA 94572
“I went here about a month ago and couldnt be more pleased. Old school..like when i was a kid and had to get parts for old school tools and fixtures of my moms stuff. Went to home depot about a week ago to get a part for screen door..the latch that handle clicks into. Omg..what an ordeal..they dont have them..you have to buy whole new handle with latch. All i had was a hundred..OLDER woman on outdoor cashier says..20 40..80..3..i said wait..she takes it back and reads it out right..then accuses me of stealing a red bull i had in my mobility scooter when i came in..IM 70 FGS...TOLD HER I LIKE MINE WARM..SO THEIRS REFIGERATED?..SHE SHOULD PICK IT UP AND TEST IF ITS WARM..ONLY THEN DID I REMEMBER...MY GOD...TRUE VALUE..OWNER . TREATS YOU WITH RESPECT..AND YOU JUST CANT PUT A PUT A PRICE ON THAT!”
1107 Tenth St, Berkeley CA 94710
“Over the years I've learned to skip searching all the hardware stores for the obscure bolts and fasteners and just go straight to Bowlin, because more often than not they have just what I'm looking for. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and I would highly recommend Bowlin”
3251 Jacuzzi St, Richmond CA 94804
“Rich earth; friendly prices. Friendly and knowledgeable staff as well. They have a great selection of soils and top dressings for your garden. In addition, in stock is pretty much everything you need to install a new irrigation system from zero; pvc or abs piping. Hardscaping supplies are available as well Bend-R-Board in numerous dimensions, steel borders, tree stakes, and of course Rocks. Plenty of 'em, great decorative boulders, pretty pavers, the list goes on... Let me emphasize the value you get here though, they are routinely and universally(as in across their entire inventory) a few dollars less expensive than some other nearby nationalistic soil sellers I have visited. A nicer price coupled with a better portion, if you're buying by the bag, the bags here always seem to be fuller than some other outlets. Buying in bulk it depends more on who is operating the loader... Have fun.”
56 Moraga Way, Orinda CA 94563
“This place is wonderful - I have been going here for years for everything from wood refinishing to garden irrigation, cement repair, wall paint and hardware. The manager is incredibly kind, and they stock a huge variety of things for the home. A real treasure.”
10057 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito CA 94530
“This is literally, hands down, the best hardware store on the planet. You guys always have everything, every time on the shelf, or you just simply don't carry it. There'll never be a time where you'll be there and they have an empty bin or a bad attitude.These people are awesome.Thanks a lot Frank”
3280 Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo CA 94590
“Really nice folks, great service and good prices. The guys in the yard really went out of their way to make our experience seamless and the counter staff were just as nice.”
10760 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito CA 94530
“We recently purchased an acrylic panel for our living room skylight. The staff at TAP Plastics provided excellent service on the selection of a cost effective material, In addition, the staff helped us size and adjust the large sheet dimensions to obtain a perfect fit. Awesome!”
512 Solano Ave, Vallejo CA 94590
“I haven't been here in a while. I usually come to get martar clay last time I was here it was $12 it is now $20 I hadn't realized it had been that long !!! prices are crazy everywhere though I guess...except for our wage... anyway they good people here and the guy that loads up is pretty fast and on it having your material loaded and ready to go.”
1224 Sixth St, Berkeley CA 94710
“It’s rare to come across someone who combines friendliness with such a high level of competence. Matt went above and beyond to ensure a positive experience, and I truly appreciated his dedication. As a small welding supply too, we need to have a partner that help us with our grow. Thank you, Matt, for your excellent service—you made a real difference!”
11939 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito CA 94530
“The sweet lady with the glasses is always super helpful and kind. I was buying fabric there last week and the computer was having issues so it took some time to get me rung up. She discounted my items and if it wasn't for her customer service I would have not returned to shop there”
1472 66th St, Emeryville CA 94608
“Claire was absolutely wonderful! Great customer service, great prices. Needed a water heater Pronto. These guys have the best products and prices. 100% recommended over the orange/ blue stores!. When you're doing infrastructure projects, spend a tad bit more on quality...Your future self will thank you!”
1625 Sycamore Ave, Hercules CA 94547
“We visited on 7/10/23, looking for a length of flexible spa hose to finish setting up a hot tub in our backyard. We had already gone to one Home Depot and had issues. We located the hose in question, but wanted to buy per-foot, rather than an entire roll of hose. This was something they had a SKU for, but they didn't have 8 feet of loose tubing for us. Eventually, we took the roll up to check out and explained the situation to Sylvia. Other places might insist that we buy the entire roll. Instead, she stuck with us, and found Jose, who could do the cutting we needed.Thank you to Sylvia and Jose for going above and beyond in order to make it work. It took a little while to get the right people, but they didn't abandon us, and they made sure to keep with it until we had resolution.”
6640 Telegraph Ave, Oakland CA 94609
“I walked in to Telegraph Hardware and Kay was very helpful, since I needed to box up some very fragile equipment. I purchased bubble wrap, packing tape and Kay generously offered me a box as well as scissors! I was able to pack everything up while I was in her store. I was moved by her generosity and her interest in helping me.”
2020 Milvia St Suite 100, Berkeley CA 94704
“This place has a little of everything and a good variety too! Everything you might need .. they usually have it unless they're out! I really like the staff there as they are customer oriented and seem to really want to be helpful With whatever home needs you might have and have been very helpful when I have absolutely no idea what to do to fix a home situation and have been great about providing me with suggestions / options! Now for the bad part... Parking! That part of town has over the years been turned into a one way/ wrong way street area with only metered curbside parking if you can find one close by. That is the only downside to this place but otherwise it's a "Thumbs Up" from me!”
1625 Sycamore Ave, Hercules CA 94547
“Al helped me with a larger purchase and was extremely helpful throughout the process. He went above and beyond to track down my credit card to take advantage of the 12 mos. 0% financing. I’ll definitely be working with him again on future management and remodel projects!”
11939 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito CA 94530
“I would like to give special recognition to Theng, who handles the paint mixing. I needed help finding a specific color from a sample I brought in, and he was quick to assist with a positive and welcoming attitude. I truly appreciated his support, especially since I was in a rush. His expertise and willingness to help made the process feel much less overwhelming, and I was able to find the perfect color for my accent wall. Despite assisting multiple customers at the same time, Theng managed everything with ease and communicated his availability clearly. Excellent service all around.”
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