7:30AM - 6:30PM
56 Moraga Way, Orinda
Hardware Stores
βAce 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 donβt.
The store has everything you could possibly ever need in and outside of the house. Youβll 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.
Itβs 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.β
βChuck 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!β
βOne 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 workβ
βChris 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, everyoneβs customer service is amazing, friendly, professionally and always willing to help. Itβs great to work with people who truly care about their customers and take pride in what they do. Highly recommend!β
βAlameda 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.β
βI don't live near this hardware store. It's a bit of a grind to drive to here. And there are other hardware stores closer to me.
But no matter what I need, I aways take the time and make the effort to patronize this place.
Brian is the man who has impressed me with his down home demeanor and helpful approach to treating customers. But, everyone I've met at this store are helpful and knowledgeable.
And if you have some time on your hands even the customers can be fun to engage with. I've had some customers ask me if I worked there!
Matt says if you need some help with solving a issue with a do it yourself project, take the time to check out this store. It's a cultural experience that will make your day betterβ
βCame 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 backβ
6:30AM - 6PM
2044 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Hardware Stores
βI 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.β
8:30AM - 5PM
2756 Camino Diablo, Walnut Creek
Hardware Stores
βI 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.β
βWonderful neighborhood Ace. They have pretty much everything to save you in a pinch and also a lot of the day to day needs as well. Also their open hours are much better than the other local Ace hardware stores.β
βFirst 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!β
βMy 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. :)β
βI made 3 keys at Home Depot, but donβt 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 !β
βI appreciate this place :). OSH is old school and much more pleasant experience than other big hardware stores. They have all the basic. More specialized things might call for other stores but this is my go-to whenever possible.
Finding someone to help isn't always the easiest but it's likely because they are helping someone else.
I always get great support and friendly people.
Philip Rogers was working temporarily at the Ashby store from his normal Moraga location... And he was awesome. We tracked down exactly what I needed and had a great conversation to top it off about the history of sound recording for movies and music in Emeryville/Berkeley and some of the trailblazers in the area (which he is one of).
Thanks OSH. Headed back now for something I'm gonna guess and hope you have!β
βLast 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.β
βThey 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.β
βUnexpectedly broad inventory of products and great selection within categories they carry. They have everything a handyman needs at a competitive price with far less chaos than lowes/home depot.β
βVery helpful staff and an amazing variety of items to choose from at decent prices. I was very impressed at how much time the employees took to help me find exactly what I needed for the job I was planning to doβ
βThe 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.β
8:30AM - 5:30PM
5048 Woodminster Ln, Oakland
Hardware Stores
βLove 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.β
8AM - 4:30PM
1551 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill
Hardware Stores
βThis 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.β
βMultiple 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.β
βFrancis Combes was my agent for a large and successful backyard building project this year. He is knowledgeable, efficient, good humored and has been very attentive throughout the project. My orders and billing were handled promptly and with refreshing courtesy. Pricing is fair and favorable. Francis usually had recommendations to help me narrow things down. He valued my time and attention. I appreciated the very full showroom with many products and displays to inspire me. I've been an Ashby customer for decades, and will continue to be one!β
βMy 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.β
βI'm in the implementation phase of a project that started over a year ago. Angelique has been exceptional to work with as we researched new fire resilient materials to work with in landscapes. She is incredibly responsive, thorough, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Really appreciate her patience through our research process, and her follow-up even after delivery! Ashby is lucky to have her on their team.β
βBest one stop HVAC suppliers in business! Tools equipment parts all in one, multi-brand parts supplier.When the others branded companies canβt, Johnstone is your best resource. The best in HVACR Contractor wholesale.β
1 - 3PM 8AM - 12PM
1107 Tenth St, Berkeley
Hardware Stores
βOver 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 Bowlinβ
βAs 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!β
βIt 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. 2019β
βOrinda hardware is a flashback to an old school hardware store with people working there that actually know what they are doing. It is not huge, but it will have most of what you need, and great personal attention.β