“Okay I came all the way down here from Oakland. Just to check the place out. And it was awesome all the power tools, bits, gloves, options you need are right here with some of the most professional staff I have ever met.This place is a hidden gem.And yes they had my gloves in my sizes. 2x and 3x.Thank you to everyone that worksHereTo get here on the bus it's right off the vta 66 or 68 bus line.”
“Jeremy is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and provides great service. Great store with excellent selection, clean, organized, but has even better service!!”
“Fantastic customer service. Was looking for a few O-rings for an old car application. He didn’t have a perfect fit, but gave me two to try as samples. Amazing, thanks!”
“Nice nursery and hardware store. I prefer this over the over crowded home Depot and Lowe's. There are always folks to help you out. The prices aren't that much higher.”
“I was doing a big painting project and Edgar was really helpful in the paint department. With his expertise I was able to save a lot of money by having the paint custom mixed instead of buying the specific brand the color swatch I had was from. The paint is up now and looks amazing, and the quality is great too. Thank you!”
7:30AM - 5PM
2243 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose
Hardware Stores
“Very helpful staff that can help you make all the little decisions in the door buying process. A little tough to find so just ask anybody walking by in the parking lot and they will point you to the wizard of the doors himself.”
“I previously had an issue with a return that was recently resolved. The manager, Jose, was helpful in facilitating the return. He was restricted in being able to assist so he referred me to the owner, Andy. They addressed my concerns and offered a solution. I am a long time Ace customer and prefer to support smaller hardware stores and businesses because of the customer service.”
“When I go to Home Depot - I can wander around for hours without an employee to assist. My go to is now Outdoor Supply Hardware. Every time I am in the store, at least one employee asks if I need help, which I usually always to. I needed some specialty hardware items and the employee who asked was not familiar with that area. He called over John who is the go to man for hardware. He found everything I needed and stayed with me until I had all the supplies needed for my project. Thank you Outdoor Supply for always putting the customer first!!”
“I am a project manager for a distributor in Las Vegas. We do large commercial/industrial projects. Any time we need a breaker, hardware kit, or just about anything job related, these guy's are the BEST. Pricing, accuracy, the right product, fast service. The professional knowledge they have there is second to none. Even when UPS screws something up, they go well out of there way to make it right. They run a tight ship there with no B.S. !! I've worked for corrupt and shady breaker houses in the past and these guy's are the direct opposite. They are my go to guy's. Period.”
“Ace Hardware always employs truly helpful and knowledgeable staff that can answer most any question a non handy person could have. They carry excellent quality products. Their stores are stocked as if they have a sixth sense and know more about what you need than you do. Rarely would I consider any hardware store other than Ace.”
“Brian and the team at Redwood Fence Supply were really awesome. I had some do it yourself home repairs for our fencing including new lattice style and sizing and cut-ins for our existing fences. The lattice work is done locally at their shop and was of really nice quality and sturdiness, with different levels of quality available including com heart. They also had sample size cans for a few types of stain I wanted to consider. I appreciate the ability to take even my smaller project in and the time that Brian spent with me. Definitely has family owned customer care. An enthusiastic five stars from me.”
6:30AM - 5PM
6199 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose
Hardware Stores
“I would rather drive out further to go this store location all thanks to Rob. He is the best person to go to for advice of paint colors , quality , etc . He explained so well that by the time I left, I was able to get more than 12 plus gallons. Wyatt is also very good . My favorite store for best quality paint and services I can count on every-time !”
“There is a good selection of items, and the store is well organized and put together. The staff are helpful and friendly. Prices are higher compared to elsewhere. It’s a convenient place to stop by if you need something quickly, but I ended up ordering online.”
“We came in today shopping for a chainsaw. Jac provided assistance and was extremely knowledgeable about the Stihl saws. We decided on a saw and Jac walked us through the setup and startup of the saw. He recommended only the necessary accessories and did not try to upsell. The price we paid was less than we expected! Overall we were very happy with the purchase and will definitely recommend the store to friends/family. Thanks!”
“I was recommended this place from a Home Depot staff. New to the area with little knowledge of the specialized item I needed for my RV plumbing that I'm updating. The staff where friendly, personable, and kind. Reminded me of my small hometown where people are helpful and respectful. Great customer service! I will definitely be back when needed.”
6:30AM - 5:30PM
1749 W San Carlos St, San Jose
Hardware Stores
“Always a mistake if I don’t shop here for paint or stain - they carry the better quality goods - sry no photo but I know once these guys warm up to you - you’ll get some good guidance - they do help discuss color selection too ……”
“What can I say? If it's plastic and fantastic they have it or can get it. Zip ties cheaper than Walmart. The always fun discards/trimmings bin. Neat little bottles with a variety of tops you can pick and choose from spray to drip to (non-sharp) needles great for dispensing things like oil for your bike. I'm pretty convinced this place inspired the movie "The Graduate". They'd been around for about a decade and a half by the time that movie was filmed so I rest my case. *Plastics*”
“Great prices and fast deliveries! Whenever we order for our company OMG Electric, they are there to help out. The quality of service is also exceptional as they are always kind. Frank is the person that assists us. Thank you Frank and EPC Electrical”
6:30AM - 4PM
890 Service St Ste I - K, San Jose
Hardware Stores
“I decided to install a new kitchen main faucet, under-sink 3-stage water filter with dedicated drinking water faucet. The filter is connected to a tee off the cold water input. All components ordered separately so I was facing the difficult task of finding the correct hoses and fittings to connect everything together. I knew if I went to Home Depot or Lowe's I would not get expert advise, so I drove to Ferguson Plumbing and Supply with a diagram I drew. It was a good decision, I was helped immediately in a friendly manner and within a few minutes all the correct lines and fittings were selected for me. Everything was correct and the project was completed with no issues. I am very happy with my experience and would highly recommend Ferguson to anyone planning a DIY plumbing project, they have a comprehensive selection of fittings and tools with expert salespeople.”
“Excellent store if you're looking for ant plumbing parts. They have good selection of products that much better than Home Depot or Lowe's. Their price only a bit higher but definitely higher quality. I also enjoyed personal attention from knowledgeable and friendly staff. Highly recommend.”
7:30AM - 5:30PM
685 Kings Row # A, San Jose
Hardware Stores
“Vince has been incredibly helpful and detail-oriented. With no prior experience, we had countless questions, and he patiently answered every one. He also noticed details we didn't even know to look for, saving us a lot of stress and trouble along the way. We can't recommend him highly enough!”
“Holy moly, Kristin Montoya knows her colors! We are beginning a renovation and I was absolutely lost about what color tiles, quartz, backsplash, etc to choose. I came in here and spent an hour with Kristin and walked out with an interior and exterior paint palette that would make even the Property Brothers jealous! Kristin is calm, has an exceptional style sense, and is incredibly helpful. Thanks to her help in establishing a palette, I was able to choose all of my finishes with ease! **Should also mention that Kristin is finishing her interior design degree - her expertise is apparent.**”
5:30AM - 3:30PM
865 Commercial St, San Jose
Hardware Stores
“Don't have a lot of room so lets make this short. First, I am a Taper and have been taping for the last 13 years. It has been my pride and honor, my bread and butter, and honestly one of the best things that I have taken the time to learn how to do with my hands. Within the time of my short career, there have been many a stores that I have came across to try out, and to see what they have to offer to make my job easier and more enjoyable, and if you live in the bay area, there really arn't too many places that you can go to for the specialized craft of taping besides AMES. However, among the few and far between each AMES location has its own values, merits, and above all, personality. When you are looking at a full day of sanding, or a full day of running the box, it's the small things that can make or break your attitude for the day. With that said, there are not many places within the U.S. that can measure up to the service, the knowledge, and the good vibes that Estella and Victoria provide. These two are the dynamic duo to the fullest and are honestly the main reason I return to this specific location day after day for all of my taping needs! Estella, the Grand Master of making things happen and knowing all things taping. If you are a taper, or if you know a taper, or if you run your own company of tapers, you know Estella. Estella is the backbone of this location and from the amount of information that flows through her, at times, it feels like this company, I honestly don't know what they would do without her. Ever time I have walked through those doors she has always greeted me with respect and put me up on game from the time to I was an apprentice, to now where I am a journeyman standing on my own. Some of the best customer service in the industry could be learned from this woman. She has always gone above and beyond for her clients and customers, specially when a payment was due! lol But also more than that, whatever special tool that you needed, she was right there on phone trying her best to get it in her shop, whatever new tool that came out, she gave her honest opinion about it. Among other things, she was and always will be the Godmother!! Victoria, next to every Queen is another one that has the others back! and this is what Victoria was to Estella, another Queen that had her back. From what I have seen throughout my years she has really grown into herself and has held her own. Dare I say, Victoria is one of the best assets that this company has. These days, it's hard to find someone with the same spirit, determination, and dedication to her job than Victoria. She has just as much knowledge as Estella and always has a big smile while she is at work. I look forward to conducting my business with her every time I walk through those doors with the name AMES on them. I don't believe that I have ever walked in to the store and they have ever been backed up when it came to paperwork, or inventory. Even if Victoria had a lot of work to do she has always put the customer first which I have always appreciated. She is such a hard worker, I think any company would be lucky to have her. I can see her as being a manager of her own store someday, I know she deserves it! All in all, I have been to all of the AMES locations in the bay area and with everything that I have just wrote I'm sure that you can tell why. This is one of the best locations that AMES has to offer. Superior Drywall Applications (My company) definitely recommends AMES to get all of your taping needs, and this location specifically due to the overwhelming support one receives from these ladies who run this shop. They truly are the best, and any company would be stupid to loose these two wonderful employees willingly, just the same as they would be lucky to have them, in which this case, this company is!”
“From going to one Homedepot to another their customer service remains consistent because every employee has greeted me and asked if I needed help! They have a huge selection for all your needs! The prices are great and sometimes they have unbeatable deals!”
“The one stop Janitorial. Been doing this janitorial since 1976 . By far Jose and his dad have treated my company as a valued client. Always smiles and good vibes they have earned my loyalty.”
“These guys are on it! They had a shower pan I have been hunting for for days now. Nothing available online and had hit the big box stores like Home Depot (cheaper product and sold out) and Lowe’s. I had also hit other boutique places and had no luck they wanted weeks to get what I unexpectedly needed. I called them up. They ordered my pan and said they would have it the next day. They called me the next day late morning to let me know it had arrived. Pick up was easy! They loaded it in the car for me and staff was very friendly. If you are on the hunt for anything plumbing these are your guys don’t waste your time elsewhere.”
“As a micro business, one man one truck operation, I rely on Bay Area Floor Machine to keep my equipment up and running. If my machine goes down, it’s an emergency to me. When that happens, I know I can rely on Jeff, at Bay Area Floor Machine to get me back up and running.”
“Employees are always very helpful and treat you well, drive a few extra miles to go to this store and its well worth it. Good stock of fittings and bolts as well.”