7:30AM - 6:30PM
56 Moraga Way, Orinda
Hardware Stores
“10/10 recommend. Great, friendly neighborhood hardware store. I had a exceptionally positive experience there today with locksmith, Eric. He was exceedingly knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and honest. It reminded me that not everything is cold and AI in the Bay Area there are genuine people who care about their craft and are providing a needed service without taking advantage of customers. Can't recommend this place enough.”
“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.”
“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”
“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”
“So I had been trying to find CO2 for my soda stream system and most of the places in the area (I live in Vallejo) I tried to get my cannister replaced at were either too expensive or didn't have the food grade kind. Called and spoke with Scott, he said yup we have what you need and I was on my way to grab it. Had a great conversation with Scott and got my new cannister, the price was fair and the service and conversation were awesome. I would totally recommend US alloys. So this review is a little late in coming, I was having issues with google in leaving a review before, but all fixed.”
“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!!!!”
“I had a fantastic experience at Marcus Supply Ace Hardware in Oakland, California. The staff was incredibly helpful when I was searching for JB Weld—they guided me right to the exact product I needed. Their knowledge and customer service really stood out, and I felt well taken care of throughout. I highly recommend this store for anyone in need of tools or supplies!”
“Wonderful 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.”
6:30AM - 6PM
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.”
“I love this place, it's my preferred hardware store to go to first when I need something. The staff are all very kind and personable, not to mention truly knowledgeable and helpful.”
“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 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 !”
“I 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!”
“Best one stop HVAC suppliers in business! Tools equipment parts all in one, multi-brand parts supplier.When the others branded companies can’t, Johnstone is your best resource. The best in HVACR Contractor wholesale.”
“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.”
“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”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“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 !!!!!!”
“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.”
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.”
“This is my favorite place to shop. Plenty new arrival items display than other Harbor Freight stores. Friendly customer service!
Bravo and recommend to everyone!”
8AM - 12PM 1 - 3PM
1107 Tenth St, Berkeley
Hardware Stores
“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”
6:30AM - 3:30PM
555 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill
Hardware Stores
“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.)”
“We purchased out kitchen cabinets, countertops and backsplash. They were very helpful and patient with us in helping with the designs. And their installers were 10 out of 10. Professional and were excellent. And they cleaned behind themselves. And did I mention friendly.”
“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.”