Hardware Stores in San Francisco , CA

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Saturday, March 20, 2010

Who Rates Best (& Worst) in the San Francisco Bay Area? Now You'll Know.

Hardware Stores in San Francisco, CA

The big hardware chains give independent stores a drubbing on the price front, but there are many small independents sprinkled throughout the area that provide what many consumers want most: helpful information and advice. A few of these stores even make a reasonable showing on price, and bring a lot of other strengths to the table. We'll help you find them. We've rated 146 area stores.

From Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine

	Name	Number of ratings	Checkbook's top rating ()		What percent of customers rated firm "superior" on our survey for "overall quality"	Firm's price index score
	Name	Number of ratings	for quality	for price		Firm's price index score
1.	Ace Hardware 140 Pine St San Francisco, CA 415-362-7744		How does "Ace Hardware" rate compared to other hardware stores in San Francisco , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
2.	Brownie's Ace Hardware 1563 Polk St San Francisco, CA 415-673-8900	99 ratings	How does "Brownie's Ace Hardware" rate compared to other hardware stores in San Francisco , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
3.	Center Hardware & Supply 999 Mariposa St San Francisco, CA 415-861-1800	25 ratings	How does "Center Hardware & Supply" rate compared to other hardware stores in San Francisco , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
4.	Cliff's Variety Store 479 Castro St San Francisco, CA 415-431-5365	88 ratings	How does "Cliff's Variety Store" rate compared to other hardware stores in San Francisco , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
5.	Cole Fox Hardware 70 4th St San Francisco, CA 415-777-4400	49 ratings	How does "Cole Fox Hardware" rate compared to other hardware stores in San Francisco , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
6.	Cole Hardware 3312 Mission St San Francisco, CA 415-647-8700	124 ratings	How does "Cole Hardware" rate compared to other hardware stores in San Francisco , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
7.	Cole Hardware 2254 Polk St San Francisco, CA 415-674-8913	22 ratings	How does "Cole Hardware" rate compared to other hardware stores in San Francisco , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
8.	Cole Hardware 956 Cole St San Francisco, CA 415-753-2653	294 ratings	How does "Cole Hardware" rate compared to other hardware stores in San Francisco , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
9.	Crown Hardware 3615 Balboa St San Francisco, CA 415-221-9047	45 ratings	How does "Crown Hardware" rate compared to other hardware stores in San Francisco , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
10.	Discount Builders Supply 1695 Mission St San Francisco, CA 415-621-8511	35 ratings	How does "Discount Builders Supply" rate compared to other hardware stores in San Francisco , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
11.	Fillmore Hardware 1930 Fillmore St San Francisco, CA 415-346-5240	11 ratings	How does "Fillmore Hardware" rate compared to other hardware stores in San Francisco , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
12.	Fredericksen's Hardware and Paint 3029 Fillmore St San Francisco, CA 415-292-2950	77 ratings	How does "Fredericksen's Hardware and Paint" rate compared to other hardware stores in San Francisco , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
13.	Glen Park Hardware 685 Chenery St San Francisco, CA 415-585-5761	31 ratings	How does "Glen Park Hardware" rate compared to other hardware stores in San Francisco , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
14.	Handy Handyman Ace Hardware 2075 Market St San Francisco, CA 415-934-9010		How does "Handy Handyman Ace Hardware" rate compared to other hardware stores in San Francisco , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
15.	Hardware Unlimited 3326 Sacramento St San Francisco, CA 415-931-9133	27 ratings	How does "Hardware Unlimited" rate compared to other hardware stores in San Francisco , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
16.	Papenhausen Hardware 32 W Portal Ave San Francisco, CA 415-681-6717	87 ratings	How does "Papenhausen Hardware" rate compared to other hardware stores in San Francisco , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
17.	Progress Ace Hardware 724 Irving St San Francisco, CA 415-731-2038	19 ratings	How does "Progress Ace Hardware" rate compared to other hardware stores in San Francisco , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
18.	Standard 5 & 10 Ace Hardware 3545 California St San Francisco, CA 415-751-5767	26 ratings	How does "Standard 5 & 10 Ace Hardware" rate compared to other hardware stores in San Francisco , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
19.	Standard Plumbing Ace Hardware 1019 Clement St San Francisco, CA 415-221-1888	42 ratings	How does "Standard Plumbing Ace Hardware" rate compared to other hardware stores in San Francisco , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
20.	Tuggey's Hardware 3885 24th St San Francisco, CA 415-282-5081	62 ratings	How does "Tuggey's Hardware" rate compared to other hardware stores in San Francisco , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.


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Sample Subscriber Comments/Reviews About Hardware Stores

CHECKBOOK provides subscriber comments on their experiences with the firms they use. Please remember that individual subscriber comments are informal. Subscriber comments may give you insight into the types of features and problems that exist in a service field, but are not the best basis for selecting or rejecting a specific firm. To assess the quality of a firm's performance, we recommend that you give more weight to the percentages of favorable ratings. Those percentages are generally based on much larger numbers of consumers' ratings (the number of consumer ratings is noted above).

As You Can See Below, Some Hardware Stores Get High Praise from Their Customers. Some Others Don't. So Choose Carefully.
Here Are a Few Samples of the Thousands of Comments CHECKBOOK Has Collected on Hundreds of Different Hardware Stores.

Subscriber from BERKELEY, CA wrote Another Store: They do a good job of providing employment for people who might not be able..........
Subscriber from CLAYTON, CA wrote Another Store: Unless you are a contractor with connections, you won't get much help at this store...........
Subscriber from CAMPBELL, CA wrote Another Store: About my only issue is it sometimes takes a little while to find an employee..........
Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote Another Store: Another hardware store that got rid of all the good stuff - "modernized" now........
Subscriber from NOVATO, CA wrote Another Store: Have a nice selection of replacement items for the age and types of houses in..........
Subscriber from BERKELEY, CA wrote Another Store: 30 years experience with this firm........
Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote Another Store: So much better than Home Depot. Employees are much happier to help you........
Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote Another Store: Great service, knowledgeable and personable........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Store: Can't be beat for customer service: advice, willingness to take back an unsuitable product, &..........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Store: have always received excellent service and advice from this staff........
Subscriber from RICHMOND, CA wrote Another Store: A good owner run business........
Subscriber from CLAYTON, CA wrote Another Store: I'm impressed with how friendly and outgoing the staff is here. It makes me want..........
Subscriber from BERKELEY, CA wrote Another Store: If you get the right salesman, this place rocks. Otherwise, you're on your own........
Subscriber from ANTIOCH, CA wrote Another Store: This HD store has become very run down. I realize that it is the clientele..........
Subscriber from CAMPBELL, CA wrote Another Store: I love Lowe's and can't wait for them to come to San Jose area........
Subscriber from PLEASANT HILL, CA wrote Another Store: Had superior service when purchasing a John Deere Lawn Tractor this spring. Get salesperson that..........
Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote Another Store: Finding help in the store is inferior.......
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Store: They have built their reputation on service, but my experience is that it isn't deserved........
Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote Another Store: This is my favorite hardware store, no hassles, they often have sales and coupons so..........
Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote Another Store: Easy store to use, decent and adequate selection, a LOT nicer to visit than Home..........
Subscriber from ORINDA, CA wrote Another Store: the attitude of the staff is along the lines of "I'm doing you a favor"..........
Subscriber from KENSINGTON, CA wrote Another Store: They have provided excellent service for years. Everything is neatly arranged and there is a..........
Subscriber from SAUSALITO, CA wrote Another Store: Everybody's last choice.......
Subscriber from PALO ALTO, CA wrote Another Store: They carry virtually everything for plumbing and electrical jobs........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Store: Small store with limited selection, but prices are kept reasonable, the store is clean and..........
Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote Another Store: They have everything and they know how to tell you to use it........
Subscriber from SAN PABLO, CA wrote Another Store: Too bad they had a buy out and have changed to ..........
Subscriber from SAN RAFAEL, CA wrote Another Store: Not a big price leader. Knowledgeable help often difficult to find (order desk better than..........
Subscriber from EL CERRITO, CA wrote Another Store: Friendly, helpful staff and usually well-informed. Not the lowest prices but convenient when you don't..........
Subscriber from HILLSBOROUGH, CA wrote Another Store: It's the best hardware store in our area for hard-to-find and exotic parts. They always..........
Subscriber from FREMONT, CA wrote Another Store: My desire to behave professionally and in good taste prevents me from expressing my true..........
Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote Another Store: On your pick-list, this seemed to be the only Ace Hardware store not listed in..........
Subscriber from SAN LORENZO, CA wrote Another Store: Left a bag at the checkout counter and called and explained. Told to go in..........
Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote Another Store: Limited selection, open and inviting layout, generally helpful when asked........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Store: This is a Pro store, for bulk purchases of building materials, plumbing and electrical supplies..........
Subscriber from MILLBRAE, CA wrote Another Store: Everything is great, except for the checkout lines. Only one register open and five people..........
Subscriber from CONCORD, CA wrote Another Store: Higher quality products are not always offered. If you don't know a better quality exist..........
Subscriber from LOS ALTOS, CA wrote Another Store: Customer Service appears disorganized. Conflicting information to customer. Glitch in made-to-order software creates problems for..........
Subscriber from CAMPBELL, CA wrote Another Store: Lowe's considers Home Depot to be their direct competition. In my opinion, Home Depot is..........
Subscriber from FREMONT, CA wrote Another Store: Best service around and very knowledgeable staff. Takes the time to explain things to you........
Subscriber from MENLO PARK, CA wrote Another Store: Better than average mom and pop hardware store. Good advice........
Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote Another Store: Only go there when I couldn't find it at ACE........
Subscriber from PALO ALTO, CA wrote Another Store: Knowledgeable staff who seem to enjoy working with customers........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Store: San Lorenzo excels in having people who actually know about the products they are selling..........
Subscriber from REDWOOD CITY, CA wrote Another Store: this is a particularly good OSH, very helpful staff.......
Subscriber from KENSINGTON, CA wrote Another Store: This is a relatively small hardware store but seem to have "one of everything." The..........
Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote Another Store: Store has much improved over the years. Service can be very spotty. Some folks are..........
Subscriber from LOS ALTOS, CA wrote Another Store: hands down better than home depot. They tend to have desired products in stock........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Store: Nice retail display, clean & well lighted for a broader shopper base market. Slightly less..........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Store: Very good local store........

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