Probably one of the few stores left where the workers know anything about their products. Between 52nd Hardware and the Ace on Woodstock, there's really no reason to go to Home Depot / Lowe's. I'm glad I had these two resources while I remodeled our house. Highly recommend this place. read more

This is my favorite hardware store-- it's near my house, the proprietor Steve is always there with a team of other people who all have knowledge, expertise and creative solutions for my house-building conundrums or projects. I recently screened in my porch to build basically a huge catio and they call me the cat patio girl! Fun to be known, and have real people to ask questions to. I just bought quarter round for a flooring project and it was such an easy transaction. Looking forward to my next trip back-- highly recommend! read more

This is the only genuine hardware and lumber business in the area. After purchasing my new home in 2012 that happened to come with over forty feral cats, I discovered this fantastic family owned business. The wood shop has saved me so many times by cutting plywood to size so that it was ready to stain, paint and use. This has included precutting several pieces of plywood from scale drawings to build combination work tables and heated habitats for the cats we love throughout the TNRM process. I highly recommend this business for all of your projects while shopping local and supporting this neighborhood gem in Portland's crown. read more

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Went in to 52nd today for some 4x4 brackets and glue.. Just to purchase them. Didn't ask for help. This place is totally lacking in customer service. And they guy at the register was incredibly nonchalant in his lack of service to the point of rudeness. Didn't get the guys name, but it doesn't matter. If the culture is to accept employees being so rude to your customers as to say bye bye as they then leave out the door. Well that's your business. As for me, I'll go up the street anywhere other than to you. And tell everyone I have the chance too not to bother with you. read more

My GC recommended this hardware store. I worked with Dean to order a sliding patio door and 2 windows. He was so friendly and patient at explaining things for my quote! When I decided to move forward with the quote, we kept missing each other's phone calls but he always tried to call back. When we did connect it was easy to place my order and go over the order with him. I really appreciate all that! Everyone's busy but that was great customer service. read more

A real hardware and lumber yard. They somehow manage to pack in everything in a pint-sized store. Amazing customer service. Ask fir their trade sheet if you need skilled labor for your project. read more

Always very nice and helpful!! Go out of their way to please you. Will be back when I need something.

I order and pay at the counter. They load in no time, and I'm gone. It's quick and easy. The wood is a full size and not missing a half inch all the way around like others. I love that they don't treat me badly as a woman who is a Handy-Mame. Small wonder why they have 5 stars all the way. Good Product. Good service. Competitive pricing. read more

Very nice guys here. They went out of their way to solve our problem. Thank you so much for your help. We will be coming here for all our home projects. read more

Excellent staff and customer service at this store! They will cut to size for small projects! I ordered all my fencing supplies from them and was very pleased! read more

I love these guys I am a woman and when I come in they never brew rate me they always take good care of me.

Friendly, knowledgeable staff who go above and beyond to help you with what you need. Truly a very special spot that I'm extremely grateful to have in the neighborhood. read more

If I haven't reviewed 52nd Avenue Hardware before; shame on me. Excellent products and through the roof customer service. I love buying local and they ALWAYS deliver 100% satisfaction! read more

The worst customer service ever , there guy Craig said he could do a lumber package and that him and his boss would get back to me in a few days , never happened . when i fianally got him to answer phone when his boss said he didn't want to deal with me because i was comin g from seattle . I sent his owner Steve a email before i posted this because i am a small business owner to and i would like to have the chance to fix a bad comment before posted and he never responded and didn't care what i had to say . The problem with lumber companies wright now there over priced and think it will stay like this well when bottom falls out and they need business i wouldn't suggest these guys. read more

When I moved to Portland 22 years ago, instead of heading to a "big box" store when working on my circa 1940 house, I decided to check out their store. For more than two decades, I've been delighted by their attentive personal service. It matters not if I'm buying a load of lumber -- or just a couple of screws -- they help me get exactly the "right" thing for the job. And, because I'm a bit short of woodshop tools, it's great that they'll cut the plywood or lumber to my precise dimentions. I'll continue to recommend this family-owned business to all I know. By the way, their prices are very competitive. Why bother going to a store where the workers don't have a clue and couldn't care less? While they're worth a long drive; I'm glad they're close by. read more

Yes! Our local savior from the big box stores. Not sure why it took me so long to find this place, but now that we have, we're super excited. Living in Woodstock, its always a hassle to go to that big Orange store on 205 or 82nd. Now that we know we have a solid, well priced supply of lumber and related tools, we wont be making that trip anymore. The folks running the place were super nice and helpful. We just needed wood for a shelf, but were able to find very reasonably priced tools for a drywall job we're doing. Will definitely be returning (especially since they're open after noon on Saturdays!). read more

I was planning to go to the local Home Depot for some lumber for a simple home improvement project, after getting some advice about the job from a friend he suggested I try 52nd building supply. I'm a big proponent for small business and local companies. I got that here and awesome service to boot! They helped me pick the correct wood, and hardware to complete the job! Great price, great quality and very helpful staff! I will recommend this store to everyone. Thank you guys for the great experience! read more

I met some of the staff at the yard, garden & patio show where they were promoting a special price for raised cedar beds. Today I went to the store and was greeted by a lovely and helpful woman who even gave my dogs treats and loaded the lumber into my car herself! Many thanks to the terrific people at 52nd Ave Hardware. I'll be back... read more

I love these guys. They will bend over backwards to get you what you need. Even breaking open boxes of nails to give you the quantity of nails you need. Best privacy fence lumber provider. My best source for plywood and raw lumber. Competitive prices as well. Thumbs up! read more

I called two hours after they closed without realizing it. The guy who was working still answered the phone. I asked how late they were open and he told me 5. I apologized for bugging him (I have spent the last 12 years working retail and truly dislike people who feel that it's appropriate to make employees stay late just for them) and said goodbye. He stopped me and asked what I was looking for. I explained that one of our fence posts had been broken and that i was trying to repair it tonight so that the dogs could still go out. "That's fine, I have some. How soon can you be here?" I was shocked. They have always been really helpful whenever I've gone in but it was truly above and beyond this time around. I wish I would have grabbed the guys name. Anyways, its interactions like this that make me shop here whenever I need ANYTHING they carry. Great staff, great product, great prices. Thanks for saving the day. read more

David & everyone here know that service is the way they compete with those big guys. I purchased doors and windows, and yes paid a bit more, but when I had problems with the manufacturer, they went to work for me! They not only picked up the bad doors, but brought the new ones and installed them!! Awesome place, and they are glad to make simple cuts for you, if you don't have the saws. Please help keep these independent guys in business! a devoted customer, Patty read more

Super friendly and knowledgeable. These guys are always ready to give advice and help figure out the best way to get your project done without over-spending your budget. Come in with a rough idea and they can even help "fill out" your plan (as in my case, where I don't really know what I'm doing). Plus, locally and family owned and operated. A *TRUE* small business, which I prefer to work with whenever possible. read more

I broke both the support peices of my drafting table and came in confused and sad. I gave them the dimensions and told them what happened and they cut the perfect peices for me, wrapped them up to protect from the rain and helped me get new hardware for the assembly. The folks here were so friendly and helpful. I didn't feel talked down to or patronized. They were amazing and I definitely recommend going here. read more

Went here while working on a weekend project with a neighbor. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They happily answered my questions and gave me some samples of different products to try at home before committing to a big purchase. That experience earned my repeat business. read more

I have had nothing but great experiences here! The two gentlemen that helped me whose names I remember are David and Scott, but every person here has been very helpful. I am mostly a DIY person with small-job needs, but they always give me full attention even when I'm just spending $20. They're patient with my amateur questions and have gone above and beyond to help me with sometimes special needs. They also have a great inventory. Give them a call or stop by before you head down to Home Depot for usually worse help at usually higher prices. read more

Always helpful, friendly, and knowledgable about any building project you might have. Only gripe is they don't have metal miter boxes, but past that, they are a great place to shop local. Would always rather go there than any of the big boxes. read more

I'm so happy to live near this place. They took my detailed order of wood, special ordered several pieces for me and delivered it quickly. Thank you! read more

Support this local, friendly, family run business!!! Service is fast, incredibly helpful, and the prices are competitive. Besides that, they are a fun bunch of characters!!! read more

Old school hardware store and lumberyard with a wide inventory of specialty items and trims for old homes - like mine! The staff were willing to let me run in at a couple of minutes past closing to grab some caulking, which was so helpful. I wish I had known more about their inventory during past projects! read more

The guys here are super knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. They had what I needed in stock (when I couldn't find it at the larger commercial home improvement stores) and at a good price. They made sure it was the right product for the job and even helped me load it into my car. I couldn't have asked for better customer service. I will be coming back to 52nd Ave Hardware for my next project for sure! read more

We built our entire house using wood from 52nd Avenue hardware. Their prices were competitive with the bigger lumberyards but their personal service was incomparable. We're happy we made the decision to use them to build our house and continue to go to them for all of our smaller needs, from fences, decks, and the occasional piece of lumber. All of the contractors we used for our house raved about what a pleasure they were to work with. I highly recommend 52nd Avenue Hardware! read more

These guys are soooo helpful. They give great advice, AND volunteered to go through a stack of lumber-- piece-by-piece-- so I could get the best pieces for an upcoming project. Then, they cheerily cut it and loaded into my car. I plan on returning to this store for all of my lumber needs. These guys are beyond five stars for customer service alone. read more

I have driven past this little jewel on the way to Home Depot Hell for years. I am doing a project that has taken on a life of it's own and have made numerous trips to get just one more hurricane tie... one more piece of 2x2... you know how it goes. I was on yet another trip for wood and flipped around and came back to go in and see what they had. My deciding factor in trying them were all the contractor trucks parked all over... 'clue'. They are family owned, friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and in the neighborhood, in and out. read more

Nice people, good selections and great service. Loved the experience. Would recommend them in a heart beat.

Consistently astonished by the exceptional customer service I receive here. Staff is very knowledgable and helpful. They are alway happy to make cuts on lumber and even deliver for a very reasonable fee. read more

Love this place! Way better product than Home Depot, much as I do love Home Depot, and the staff here are absolutely fantastic. Prices aren't bad, either. read more

This is my go-to place. They are very helpful and the prices aren't bad. Always happy to give advice and guidance and have even helped me with a couple of interesting repairs. read more