One of the first places we stopped into when we moved to Long Beach 3 years ago, Anderson Paint & Hardware is an independent do-it-yourself hardware store that has all the essentials needed for continued home ownership. It is especially good to find that 2nd piece of hardware that you need when you are putting something together or fixing something that is mechanical. They have a large dedicated parking lot attached, and is always staffed with friendly, knowledgeable folks that always seem busy doing something, but will drop it to help you. We've made use of many of their services, and their prices are very reasonable since not buying in bulk. -- they fix screen doors and windows. -- duplicate keys. In fact, that's what we came in for, this time. For a total of 6 new keys, cost us around $13 with tax. -- we don't buy paint here, but useful to pick up that extra tube of caulk that we didn't intend on. -- great at finding hardware for things like picture hooks, odd washer, nuts and bolts of different sizes. They seem to be doing very well, even though they are not associated with either of the big hardware chains (Ace or True Value), and have a loyal clientele. Where we live, everyone goes to Anderson's for their fix-it-up needs. read more

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Earlier this month, I needed several copies of a key for out of town family; the price totaled half of what I paid at another hardware store over the summer (chain store that begins with an "A"). I love supporting family-owned businesses, and the staff was quick and professional. I have made a note to visit the next time I'm in the area as I have a few home projects to tackle, and the staff appear to be knowledgeable and experienced. read more

I've shopped here about a dozen times over the last two or so weeks. I'm upgrading a couple of rental units right down the street from this location. Every other time I've come in, I have been greeted promptly by the helpful and friendly staff. Today I needed to get glue for wood flooring and a doorway threshold. I arrived at the store out of breath from running at 4:49 pm and the guy told me they were already closed even though their hours are listed 5 pm. I sat down on a bench in front of the apt building next door to catch my breath. Then it happened, someone arrived shortly after and was able to go in and shop. To be fair I have no idea who it was, could gave been the owner or a family member. Either way I would have been in and out by the 5 pm posted closing time. I have never had any other issues with this location in the past and they have always been happy to help. Closing the store early wasn't the issue and I probably would not have thought about it again. However letting someone else in after telling me the store was already closed wasn't being helpful and is wrong in my opinion. read more

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Small but mighty. Looks small has the basics and some more with very helpful staff. Great hours, looks for their parking on the back

Great hardware store especially if you are in older homes that have older less used components you need to match up

I come here often because it is close to where I work. I am a huge supporter of small businesses in Long Beach. The prices are reasonable and for a hardware store they have a little bit of everything. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Support this small business if your are LB resident. read more

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Staff were nice and had great prices on a variety of sizes of keys. It was convenient and fast to make copies and they are close to my new place. I would definitely do business with them again. read more

Love these guys! Always really helpful, staff has that old school customer service so many businesses lack these days. Their selection is huge; they've got everything under the sun and if they don't they'll order it. Great prices. read more

Thank you so much for being a community partner by helping your fellow neighbor, The Lab Learning Space. We appreciate your contribution. With your generosity our students can now experience the life cycle, process and importance of urban gardening. It is our hope that other local businesses follow in your footsteps and work with The Lab Learning Space to bring more educational experiences to our Long Beach students. Together, we all can provide a better future and stronger community. I am committed to connecting and promoting Long Beach businesses that are interested in providing enriching experiences to our students of all ages in the city of Long Beach. Thank you again for being Awesome read more

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I love owner-operated businesses! Anderson himself is always around, and he's super friendly and helpful. I totally don't agree that stuff is way overpriced - stuff we've bought, at least, has always been pretty similarly priced to buying it anywhere else, and sold with the extra fuzzy feelings you get from supporting a local business. I just can't give it 5 stars because what I do agree with on that one star review is, it is pretty small, and thus, expectedly, they don't always have everything you want. They have all the major stuff, and *some* of the more obscure stuff, but by no means all of it. Also that, as mentioned, their hours aren't always the most convenient (but that sort of makes sense, being that this is an owner-operated business, and Anderson probably doesn't want to hang around his shop all night or all weekend any more than I would.) Extra bonus points: unlike a lot of businesses in downtown LB, Anderson actually has a parking lot, and it's never full, so if you're buying big things, you can drive there and know that you can park right outside to pick the stuff up. (We live around the corner, so that usually doesn't matter, but it is moderately unusual for the area.) read more

I've lived in Long Beach for 3 years and I can't believe I just discovered this awesome hardware store. It's locally owned which I love. Super clean, organized and great staff. I originally thought it was just a paint store but they have everything. It's obviously a lot smaller than a Home Depot so they don't have EVERYTHING but for the essentials you should find what you are looking for. Prices are fair and worth paying so I don't have to drive. I purchased some drop clothes for a project I'm doing, and the staff was able to help me right when I walked in. They have parking as well! read more

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I need to make copy of my key and Edgar was able to not only help me but made it quick without wasting much of the time. I recommend supporting this local store. read more

I LOVE*LOVE*LOVE Anderson Hardware. It is so much better than shopping at Home Depot ! You get individual attention and the benefit of expert advice. David is especially helpful--- so knowledgeable and always friendly! He has helped me with several projects that I had for my Downtown Condo! Every time I have followed his helpful instruction- It has worked out just as planned. ~ Justine read more

Great little neighborhood hardware store. Big selection of tools, paints, etc & a beautiful selection of hardware for furniture or cabinets. Highly recommend! read more

This store is my neighbor hood hardware store. I love them they are very helpful. Great customer service. Prices very reasonable. Feels like my good neighbors. read more

I've gone here a dozen times. Each visit I'm greeted promptly. Every employee is courteous and helpful. Just yesterday I was in there for a light bulb. Now more than ever we have to support small businesses. read more

Support this small business. The people that work here are very helpful and nice. I've only needed basic things from here so I can't really speak for the inventory but they always had what I was looking for. They also have a parking lot attached to the store, which makes it very convenient especially for this location. read more

Staff is very knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to help. This place always has what i'm looking for. So glad I live close by so I can pop in at any time. Highly recommend for all of your hardware needs. read more

This is by far the cleanest and most professional hardware store I've ever been to. From customer service, prices, to their amazing selection this place can not be beat in terms of quality. I'm a lifelong customer for as long as they're open. Thanks again to this amazing staff. read more

Nothing but perfect customer service. The personnel was so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to get any repair stuff. read more

Love this place! They have everything and they even make window screens within minutes for a very reasonable price.

Great customer service and have the right tools to get my project completed. Just right with price, also easy parking area in the side.

The items seem to be rather pricey compared to other hardware stores, but that's not the worst part. The store is always full of dust. You'll pick up an item and it'll be coated in dust. My allergies get really agitated by this therefore making it impossible to shop. Not really worth it as they don't really carry anything special. read more

Anderson Hardware is a great neighborhood hardware store. They carry products that most households need for repair. They will take the time and effort to special orders also. This family owned business is also a great community partner and leader. Helping so many Long Beach organization's with projects and events. I wish there were 10 stars to rate them. They're surly worth it! read more

Nice people! I have gotten keys made by them several times! Always great customer service!

A tiny store with very limited stock. I was a good customer for years until they screwed up my order, and the owner cheated me out of $85 worth of paint that I purchased. They did a horrible paint color match and he wouldn't return my money! Anderson is way Overpriced compared to other hardware stores! Sometimes double. Call around if you don't believe it. Verify Anderson's high prices or you will be a sucker. Sales people here are barely knowledgeable, and returns are difficult , so you mustn't make a buying mistake. I made the mistake of patronizing this greedy, unfriendly merchant. No wonder there are hardly any customers inside, and it is closed a lot. Most family businesses treat customers like gold, but definitely not here. Hopefully they get bought out or something. They don't deserve to be in business. Fortunately, there is another Hardware store a few blocks away with courteous service at fair prices. Oh MY!!! Looks like Gregg Anderson actually wrote a YELP Review for HIS OWN store on 8-13. HA HA. HA!!! He uses the Yelp pseudonym "A. Anderson," but that doesn't fool anyone. It is easily traceable. Nice!!! He posted impeccably staged photos of his store. I never saw the store look like that. Wow!!! He gave HIMSELF a 5 star rating too! How honest is that, to post a Yelp rating on yourself? Yelp readers expect unbiased reviews. HMM??? I wonder if Yelp can be trusted here or if it got gamed by the other good reviews too? Need I say more here about Anderson Paint and Hardware? read more

I'd struck out at two other stores looking for my specific part # Rustoleum paint. I came here provided the number I had and they were able to locate it in minutes and have it ordered for me. They put in the extra effort and time to make sure a customers needs were met. Great experience, I'll have to come up with more projects so I can make my way here again. read more

Thanks for your help Dave. My bathtub faucet is not leaking anymore. I'll be going here for all my hardware and home repair needs. Go Rams!

This place is just around the corner from my condo, and has become an almost-weekly stop for me as we remodel the place. The staff is very friendly, and very accommodating. If they don't have what you need, they will send you in the right direction. The only down side is that they aren't open on Sundays. Other than that, it's a great stop for your hardware needs. Plus, if you live anywhere downtown, you know how far of a trek it is to get to Home Depot. This is much closer, much more convenient, and much friendlier service. read more

I am painting my kitchen with some of the best paint, ever, thanks to Andersons. I plan on making this my first stop for anything i need for home improvement. And friendly service!!!! read more

I've dealt with Anderson Paint & Hardware for over 16 years now. They offer friendly, personal service for your hardware needs. Especially good for apartments upkeep. The owner, Gregg, is a good guy, always with a story or two to tell! read more

I love Anderson Paint & Hardware. I've been a customer for almost 19 years. They're family owned and operated, knowledgable and friendly. Their store is well stocked and they always have what I need. read more

Got my moms car key copied since my brother lost one of the original remote keys. And they were able to copy a set of remote keys for me. Both copied keys worked perfectly. Great experience with customer service. read more

I have been shopping at Anderson Paint & Hardware for almost 27 years. Greg and his staff have always been helpful and have often found parts for me to use to fix my wheelchair. They have often matched the price at Walmart and other stores to make things fit into my budget. I consider them to be friends as well as business persons. I go there first when I have a need for a hardware item. read more

Nice service, good prices, big selection of stuff. And they actually take time helping you to find what you need.

Anderson Hardware is a friendly and affordable place where you can find whatever you need for your home and business hardware needs. Gregg Anderson has always treated me and my staff at WE Labs with utmost respect and professionalism. From keys to doors, Anderson's got it on lock! read more

I believe in great customer service and I think this is a great family owned business that realizes how important it is to have helpful customer service. The entire staff is friendly and helpful in finding whatever you are looking for or answering any questions you might have. It's really hard to find that kind of service at those huge hardware places which make me feel so uneducated and uncomfortable. There should be more businesses like this one around. read more

OK so you might want to go to a large box kinda hardware joint like OSH or Home Depot. Maybe even Lowes. That's cool. But when you just want to get something simple, get in...get out without having to run the gauntlet of gorgeous appliances, home decor or a lot of plants, this is one of the last hold-puts of the family hardware business. OG like that. The place is small and welcoming...kinda like the hardware store on an Andy Griffith set. They carry the basics; nails, screws, simple gadgets, paint and simple hardware. There are usually two workers in the store, not a gang of folks putting their fingers in their ears, saying "la la la la" when you a question about your project. You can get expert advice on what you need and if you are about to engage in a round of spring cleaning and painting, they can mix the paint to match it exactly the color of a potato chip. You don't have to check yourself out or risk being hit by an errant forklift barreling down the aisle. Besides, have you checked out how high the merchandise is stacked above you in Home Depot? If you are in a Home Depot and you even remotely feel a quake....RUN! If not, you're squashed like a bug. read more

I went to get light bulbs. I was trying to support local Business. I need light bulb for recess lights. the section looked sketchy. a lot of the lights had brown stains on them but I bought two light bulbs, when I got home one didn't work. I walked back to the store with the receipt and they said we don't carry this brand, I am giving them the benefit of the doubt that someone switched the bulb in the store but the way they treated me like I was trying to rob their store I will never buy anything from then again. read more

good to see that competent customer service is alive & well here in long beach these folks know what they're doing & like doing it. fantastik inventory, great location, & God, there's nothing better than a good old hardware store read more