“I asked a question, everyone stood there, and Zachary answered as if he committed the entire store's inventory to memory. He was very knowledgeable, resourceful, and kind, helping me with my purchase. Thank you”
“The staff at Airgas San Rafael are polite, accommodating and friendly. Whether it is placing orders or meeting deliveries at our own facility, Airgas San Rafael is highly professional, reliable and always has the products we need or can source them within a few days. Tony Longmire has been delivering liquid nitrogen and carbon dioxide tanks to us for over a decade and he is the best! Airgas San Rafael has help our company succeed.”
“Great store, large range of products, the woman I talked to was very patient and helpful to help me finding a solution to the problem I had.
I recommand this place.”
8:30AM - 5:30PM
900 Andersen Dr, San Rafael
Hardware Stores
“5 big stars for Cathy, who guided me through all of Tap's 10 Bay Area stores in pursuit of nearly 300 lbs. of a specialized polymer product. While her San Rafael store had a good chunk of what we needed, without her knowledge of the entire Tap inventory structure I would have been out of luck. Terrific customer service, something I've frequently had at Tap but never take for granted!”
“I always find what I need here, whether it's a random tool or some paint. The staff is super helpful and friendly, which makes shopping for home projects way less stressful. It's my go-to spot!”
“I love this place! Ok, I love hardware stores. It's got just about everything you'll need (no it's NOT home despot, which has its place in the annuals of hardware stores.) They have a lovely garden section with great help, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable (Ask for Peter.) They always have great seasonal selections as well as vegetable starter plants. Plus they always have good holiday decorations and inspiration. Their crew is a bit eccentric, which I think is a plus!”
“My go to place's pump was down and I needed CO2. North Bay Gas is right in my neighborhood so I decided to try them. What a pleasant surprise. I pulled right up, got immediate service and a good price! Really nice people. Anything else I need from their small but packed shop I'm going to buy from them. This is now my new go to place!!”
“Small hardware store but very complete. With less variety of products due to the size of the store, but you can find everything.
The staff was extremely friendly, they helped me find what I needed and gave me good product recommendations.”
7:30AM - 5:30PM
1279 Pacific Ave, San Francisco
Hardware Stores
“If you are attentive , you notice the clean and simple nature of the signage ; and that for me is somewhat of a reflection of the building services they hopefully provide .
I mean you want your plastic surgeon to be handsome before your surgery . You know what I mean”
9:30AM - 5:30PM
1319 Stockton St, San Francisco
Hardware Stores
“What do you need? They have one. And if they don’t, Coles is around the corner at twice the price. What’s not to love? I always go here first though. No need to go to a big box store. This place (and Coles) have what you need.”
“This location has stepped up its game. When you walk in they greet you and the store looks amazing. I been shopping here for years and that wasn't the case years ago. Great improvement!!!”
“This is your quintessential neighborhood hardware store! Jonathan, Charlie, Albert and company are extremely helpful with nearly every project we are tasked with completing. Thanks guys for the many years of your expertise, insight, humor and good ole fashion customer service!”
“Rafael Lumber was an integral and reliable supplier in our multi year remodel project. We deeply appreciate the consistent, expert and expedient service and supply. We especially thank Patrick and Philip as well as the whole team.”
“Service was quick and keys work perfectly. They also have a lot of other household stuff and hardware. Will definitely be back as I prefer to support the small local businesses like these than all the large chains that are starting to pop up everywhere.”
“This store has the best customer service! I placed an online order for in-store pickup and was not able to get the order within the timeframe. I really wanted the order so I called and spoke to a really nice gentleman on the phone and asked if I could provide a prepaid shipping label so they could send the items to me. They agreed! Toby helped me and shipped it out the same day. Best service ever. Thank you so much!”
“These guys are a local business and are incredibly helpful and easy to work with! I came in with a challenging project and Mario helped me get all the right materials to complete a successfully!”
“Subject: 10/10 Experience – Marin Ace & Perplexity Recommendation
Dear Marin Ace / Perplexity Team,
I wanted to share a quick review of my recent experience purchasing a Traeger grill based on Perplexity’s recommendation to use Marin Ace in San Rafael.
Perplexity identified Marin Ace as the best low-hassle option for buying, delivering, and setting up a Traeger in Belvedere, and that recommendation was spot on. The purchase process was extremely easy – clear information, no confusion, and everything handled efficiently from the start. Delivery was scheduled quickly and the grill arrived much sooner than I expected.
The delivery and setup team did an outstanding job. They assembled the grill perfectly, walked through the basics, and made sure everything was working as it should. Just as importantly, they were careful and professional inside the home, taking care not to damage the floors or bump into walls or furniture. It felt like a true white-glove experience.
Overall, this was a 10/10 experience. The combination of Perplexity’s guidance and Marin Ace’s execution made what could have been a complicated, heavy, and annoying process into something completely seamless. I would absolutely recommend this setup to anyone in the area looking to purchase and install a Traeger.
You have my full permission to share this review internally and with corporate.”
“I don't write a lot of reviews, in fact it's probably been years since my last one, but I have to give a Big Shout Out to Rob Melia and the rest of the staff at Ferguson's in Corte Madera. I had a problem with an order, and Rob could not of been nicer in helping me resolve it. He certainly went above and beyond, going the extra mile to help me. These days when customer service is almost nonexistent, it was refreshing to see it's alive and well at Ferguson's and says a lot about the company. If you need anything to do with plumbing supplies, I'm happy to give my unconditional recommendation to them--you won't be disappointed.”
7:30AM - 6PM
109 Broadway, Fairfax
Hardware Stores
“I needed a turnbuckle and fast. Not a single Ace Hardaware (or Lowes or Home Depot) had it in stock except in Fairfax. Picked it up curbside and Rupa brought it to my car. It was 1/2 and inch too big. Went looking for the next size smaller, only Fairfax had it. Picked it up first thing in the morning great service. Every employee was interested in me getting what I needed and Rupa searched it out for me and told me to return the first one for a refund. I had only been to this hardware/garden/curio store once before this weekend but all three of my experiences their were somehow better than any other hardware store. And I have been to a lot of hardware stores.”
“Very helpful staff! Shan probably made me 25 samples before I decided on my colors and even had the paint delivered to my house. Definitely recommend Dunn Edwards for the best quality paint and shopping experience.”
“I've not been to Home Depot in quite a few years. Today, I walked through the doors, I noticed how organized this location was. I had a quick look around and realized, I needed help with not only answering a few questions about toilets, but getting the toilet I ultimately chose to the cash register. I found a gentleman named Brock, who answered all my questions about what they had in stock. He also helped with the handle for the shower. I felt like a VIP working with this man who ultimately asked for extra assistance from David, his coworker to put it in my car. Come to find out, Brock was the manager of this location. Thank you so much Brock and David for making my experience at Home Depot pleasant!”
“Much bigger than meets eye. This place is like 5 different rooms and has literally anything you can think of. Surprisingly, there is also a lot of great souvenirs that are way better than actual souvenir stores. Friendly and helpful staff.”
“I was greatly impressed when Paul said he would split a 47-pound bag of cement in two bags so I could carry it up my stairs for a DIY project. At first, I called five hardware stores in San Rafael, asking for a 25-pound bag. The smallest was forty-seven pounds. Only Paul presented a solution. It was such a small purchase, but he did not see it that way. He just saw a positive outcome. I am so grateful. The entire staff is committed and knowledgeable every time I come. Yup, Ace is the place indeed.”
“Very nice and helpful staff. The store is on the smaller side but has all the hardware store essentials plus some. The prices are average, and the location is a lot more convenient.”
“I was on a last minute mission dreading having to go to multiple shops for a mix of electrical, art, and cooking needs, but I luckily made nob hill hardware my first stop and they had every frickin thing I needed. guy is chill and helpful too, 10/10, highly recommend, open till 7 sundays”
“Will is one of the most professional person I've worked with. Super knowledgeable and helpful, he doesn't make you feel like you don't know anything instead he helps and asks you questions to make sure he knows what you need the material for. Amazing customer service Will.”
“thought it was just another hardware store but ive been back like five times this month alone. really solid stuff and the people actually know what theyre talking about. my go to spot now.”
“I was recently pleasantly surprised by how helpful the staff were. Tarek helped us track down a respirator. It turns out they keep them in different store locations and after some diligent searching he found the one we were looking for. - And, Charlie's garden department is always amazing!”
“The crew at Corbett's are terrific! The woman who has helped me a couple of times makes me feel like I'm her next door neighbor. She looks out for her customers. She friendly, knowledgable and can work out a glitch quickly and with a smile.I've also enjoyed some fun conversations with a fellow who checked me out a couple of times - esp about my surprise at seeing pies at a hardware store! Each visit has been a very positive experience.”