Martin's Hardware & Building Supply Co. is a well-established local store known for friendly, personalized service and a good variety of supplies. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable, making customers feel welcome and well taken care of. The store offers building materials, tools, lawn and garden supplies, paint, electrical, plumbing, and auto parts, with a surprising amount of inventory packed into a small space. While prices are slightly higher than big box stores, supporting this local business is valued, and the convenience of nearby location makes it a popular choice for those in the Bristol area. Customers appreciate the store's helpful staff, who sometimes suggest alternatives better than original ideas, and the decent selection of mulch and topsoil for gardening. However, larger equipment like lawn mowers and snow blowers tend to be out of budget, and some basic stock items have decreased since a change in ownership. Overall, Martin's remains a trusted neighborhood spot for building and outdoor supplies.
Martin's is ALWAYS great. It is the service oriented staff that makes it so. It has a good supply of hardware, lumber, paint, home supplies, etc. (I have been shopping this store for 47 years, through 3 owners.)
June 2026
Helpful and competent staff, especially if you get the right people, like Tim, Bonnie, Jackie or Matt. Very good local hardware and building supply store.
June 2026
Friendly folks who helped me locate a number of items and then hung I there with my complicated purchase. Plus, I was greeted by the store cat when I arrived!
