“Ace is the place with helpful hardware folks! But seriously though, this store always has a variety of employees with knowledge to help you find what you need and have practical advice to stop you from buying what you don’t.
The store has everything you could possibly ever need in and outside of the house. You’ll find every tool and supply to complete those DIY projects and home maintenance. You can also pick up a new grill and replace your string of lights for the holidays.
It’s also right next to the garden center which has a fantastic selection year round and has equally amazing employees. Super helpful!
Sign up for points program. Constantly get coupons and discounts throughout the year that are actually useful and save a decent amount of money over time. Think $10 off $50 or buy a $50 gift card and get $10 gift card.”
“Chuck and the team at Bill's Ace Hardware in Martinez are top-notch! I had a dead car remote battery and stopped by for help. Not only did they have a replacement battery at a great price, but they even installed it for me at no extra charge. Their customer service is outstanding, and the prices are always fair. If you're looking for a hardware store where they truly care about their customers, Bill's Ace is the place to go!”
“Chris is always on top of everything when it comes to my oxygen tank deliveries. He makes sure orders are handled quickly and efficiently. And every time I stop by the store, everyone’s customer service is amazing, friendly, professionally and always willing to help. It’s great to work with people who truly care about their customers and take pride in what they do. Highly recommend!”
“One of the best ace hardware stores in the Bay area.
Services, superbs, location is great, and the staff is wonderful.
My go to for my gardening needs. Thank you, thomas ann, eric, keep up the great work”
“These people went out of their way to help me find a solution to finding a difficult to find cabinet part. So kind and knowledgeable. I wish I had known about them sooner. I highly recommend this store.”
“Alameda resident for over 30 years. Went to Encinal True Value Hardware to look for bolts, nuts and washers. They have everything i needed for my project and the lady helped me find them. Highly recommend this hardware store. Before coming here I went to Pagano Hardware at South Shore Center. They have barely anything I wanted or low stock.”
“Mark knows his stuff! Directed me quickly to what I needed a for a sink repair, even corrected my size just looking at a picture. Quick help no bullshit, give that man a raise!”
“Great selection on tools, light bulbs painting supplies etc. Their garden center is lovely. I love that all the staff is ready to help with very sweet advice. The parking is convenient. I wish it was open later at least once a week. They have a very nice selection of gifts and homegoods too. Locally this is a gem to have. They carry galison puzzles and jellycat puzzles which are both favorite gifts to give. During a renovation we frequented this store quite a bit and they always had what we needed.”
8:30AM - 5PM
2756 Camino Diablo, Walnut Creek
Hardware Stores
“I talked to Scott on the phone and he answered all of my questions and even pointed me to a company that would better serve my needs. He was kind, understanding and compassionate. While I did not do business with him, he will be the first place check in the future.”
6:30AM - 7PM
2044 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Hardware Stores
“I recently moved from Brentwood, CA to Walnut Creek, CA where I live much closer to the ACE Hardware store. I find the ACE prices are more expensive than, say, Home Depot. But the knowledge and assistance I get at ACE far, far outweighs the extra cost. I always found that I knew more about what I was looking to purchase at Home Depot than ANY of the people working at any Home Depot I have ever been to.”
“My boyfriend and I stop by here at least a couple times a month because it's close to his place, we both like supporting local businesses, and the staff is always very friendly and helpful. When it came time to upgrade his grill, my boyfriend wanted to patronize the Moraga Ace. He had spent a couple of weeks researching grills, and we went to several stores to look at their inventory. In the end, the grill we chose was not in stock at Moraga Ace, so the owner, Bill, worked with us directly to order the grill. He and his staff assembled and delivered the grill, then Bill gave us several tips on where to put the grill in the backyard and made sure that we were both comfortable connecting and disconnecting the propane tank, turning the propane on, and lighting the various burners. Then he gave us a few tips about how to grill different types of meats and veggies! He even threw in a complimentary long-handled grill brush. Later that weekend, we dropped in for some non-grill-related items and Bill made sure to greet us and ask how the new grill was working out for us. :)”
“First time at this location. Came to follow Mik/Kim from their Central Ave location that closed. Happy to see Lacy there from that store too. Love these people and am happy to support this local business with amazing customer service and people that really know what you need. Thank you!”
“I love J&M. They have every fastener you could ever need, and they are incredibly helpful. They were a key partner during our build out of a tiny house on wheels -- something I had never done before. There were dozens of times when we had no clue what bolt or screw was needed for the stage we were at. But Justin and the crew always helped me find just the right thing -- even when I didn't know what it was called! They have a great inventory, and I love that they also carry premium drill bits and Diablo saw blades. If you need any sort of fastener, I'd go here before ever heading to a general hardware store. Below are some pictures of the tiny house on wheels that we built with 30 female high school students. J&M's fasteners were used in EVERY piece of the construction, and we're so thankful to have them as a partner.”
“I made 3 keys at Home Depot, but don’t work. Cole hardware stuff found it issue, and made a key works.The original key is little bent , they can help made a copy key even the original is bent !”
“Last week, I purchased a pizza slicer from another store, but it broke when I attempted to use it. I came to Laurel Ace to get a replacement because I know that its products are sturdy.
Marcos, the associate who assisted me, not only directed me to the proper aisle, but, to my surprise and gratification, TESTED the slicer to make sure that it would hold up! As if this wasn't enough, I also told me that I could bring it back if I had any problems.
I ALWAYS get great service at my neighborhood Ace, but young Marcos is among the BEST associates who I've ever been blessed to deal with. You can NEVER lose by going to Laurel Ace, particularly if he assists you.”
“They always have exactly what we want or need. This time we couldn't find what we were looking for so we asked an Associate who directed us to exactly where it was. The is always helpful, professional, and personable. Always a pleasure to check out the isles.”
8:30AM - 5:30PM
5048 Woodminster Ln, Oakland
Hardware Stores
“Love this place. Although it is a small shop they almost always have the odd part or piece that I need for the honey do list. Free parking, attentive service and knowledge and no wasted time.”
8AM - 4:30PM
1551 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill
Hardware Stores
“This is the go to place for repair of landscaping and garden equipment. The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. I have had my lawnmower repaired here. The staff gave me tips on how to maintain my lawnmower better so that it lasts much longer. I also went back and one of the staff showed me how to load and rethread my weed whacker's string. This was very helpful. I am very happy with my repair experiences there. They also have high quality equipment for sale.”
“Ashby lumber has been a great resource for my construction business. Whatever I need from a large materials delivery to small purchases at any of their store locations is always a good experience.I feel like the pricing is very good compared to other suppliers.I personally deal the most with my sales representative, Saul Vasquez, he is a very professional and dedicated person who always strives to deliver the best customer service to me.Thank you, Ashby Lumber.”
“As a small business owner this shop has become my go to plumbing warehouse. Marco and Michael are always super friendly and helpful. Customer service here is amazing and these two are always on top of it. The shop is clean, organized, and has a variety of products! Prices are competitive as well! Highly recommend!”
“It's a large hardware do it yourself store. Probably the easiest is to order online and pick up at the store. Or to look up the item ahead of time and write down the isle and the bay the item is otherwise you'll spend the time ready each isles contents if you don't come here a lot. Those are my helpful tips.”
“I would go 5 stars but not until the get rid of the 2 maybe 3 young people at the front desk. They are super rude and seem to have the stereotypical entitled young person syndrome. Watching what seemed like social media videos and not wanting to be bothered by annoying customers.. They were very short with us when they did interact, stimulated by us the customer, and once we were in there obviously looking at handles and could have used some help they didn't engage at all.. Sure we could have asked for help, but this was after we had learned that these folks were only going to get annoyed if we did.. so we left.. We've also had these notably bad interactions with these people on the phone as well.. maybe they are the owners kids and that's why they act the way they do..
Liz is great, if you go there and Liz isn't there and your only option is one of these useless people then turn around and go somewhere else or come back when Liz is there..”
“My boyfriend picked up a masterbuilt grill on the morning of the 4th of July. Gavin was so kind and helpful bringing the grill out to curbside. Made it a seamless pick up.”
“This place is absolutely the best. I had never heard of Dunn Edwards before but am so glad I decided to stop in. Lex is so nice, friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and just simply amazing. The rest of the staff is also very nice and welcoming every time I stop by. I had been to other paint stores before I decided to purchase from here but the experience was not even close. I mean they were polite and all but not as thorough. Lex asked great questions and made me think about things I would’ve never thought about which helped me make good decisions when picking out colors, quality, etc. I am planning on painting my whole house, inside and out, and will continue to purchase from here thanks to Lex. (PS I am not a reviewer as it is too time consuming in my opinion but Lex and Dunn Edwards PH deserve this one.)”
“As a plumbers wife, we have been longtime customers here. The plumbing part selection is wide and vast. The selection of Kohler is outstanding.
My favorite part of the store however is the customer service. There are not many places that greet you by name these days. All are willing to assist you w/whatever you need. Let's not forget the FREE popcorn. Popped fresh everyday. (While supplies last)
Additional notes: easy to get to, plenty of parking, handicap accessible. Check hours before going.”
“Stopped in today for a few things. Phillip came right up and asked if I needed help. He walked me to each spot in the store and helped me select everything I needed. He even pushed my cart for me. Friendly staff,”
7:30AM - 4:30PM
905 37th Ave, Oakland
Hardware Stores
“Huge inventory of plumbing supplies, reasonable price and very friendly employees. Definitely my go to to avoid the craziness at Home Depot. They also seem calm on a weekend which is another huge plus.”
“Fregosi & Company Paint is now a full-line Festool dealer! They carry the complete Festool woodworking tool lineup and supplies in stock. Mike and Rob are very helpful and great people to work with.”
“Stopped in to look at the Yoder 640 in person. Had plenty of barbecues to compare with. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Henry and Patty were super helpful and answered all my questions. Will be my go to shop here soon. Highly recommend!”
“Nothing like the vibe of a local hardware store with long term employees and a helpful attitude. The slightly higher prices than the big box stores are MORE than offset by the lower stress levels and far superior service.”