I came to Pedrotti to pick up a random item to help out my dad, I did ask for assistance because I…read moredidn't find what I needed, the gentleman , Jose at the paint desk was very helpful and nice, he walked me to the correct section of the store. The check out was fast, friendly and Juan is a hoot, friendly, enthusiastic and engaging. The price of the item was comparable to other stores and actually in stock, so that's an added value as well as the location is super close saving me time and fuel.

Staff is always welcoming and helpful. They really do try to help you find what you need. They have…read morea decent selection considering it is a smaller establishment.

The last time I was there (a few years back) the woman behind the counter (can't remember her name)…read morewas very knowledgeable of their products, I believe her daughters were also there helping that day . I was impressed

Had to install my cable internet, so needed a coax stripper, barrel extender and a bit more line…read more Grabbed the wrong cable stripper without thinking, but staff helped me out by pointing out my mistake, and they had the right tool in-stock. Overall a great, well-stocked store with helpful and friendly people. Love to support a small local business, and I will definitely come back soon.

Wow. Have t been here in awhile. Very organized, well stocked, good pricing, and great service!…read more Some prices were cheaper than Home Depot and in smaller quantity package and that is what I wanted. I think best service for hardware store in area.

There are hardware stores... and then there is Oliver's Hardware…read more From the moment you walk in, you don't feel like a customer--you feel like you belong. It's the kind of place where people know your name, remember what you came in for last time, and genuinely care about helping you get it right. Garth is a rare gem. Kind, deeply knowledgeable, and patient in a way that feels almost old-fashioned. He doesn't just "work there"--he treats every interaction as if this were his own business. You can tell he takes pride in making sure you leave confident, not confused. In a world of rushed service and indifference, Garth stands out as someone who truly respects people. And then there's Alice--an absolute force of warmth and personality. Friendly, engaging, and effortlessly entertaining, she has that rare gift of making people open up and feel seen. There's something magnetic about her presence. Don't be surprised if one day you see her hosting her own show--she has that unmistakable "Oprah of the town" energy. People don't just come in for hardware... they come in for Alice. Oliver's Hardware is not just a store--it's an experience. It's community. It's human connection at its best. If you're tired of being treated like a transaction, go there. You'll understand immediately why it's so special.

We had such a great experience today at Orinda hardware. Manuel was a true superstar and helped us…read morefind everything we needed and even let my son help with mixing the paint cans. It is wonderful to shop local and Orinda hardware makes it special and meaningful.

Sadly my recent experience trying to return something I bought just two days prior with a receipt…read morewas such an unpleasant one that I will not be returning. The manager insinuated that I was lying about what an employee had told me about the return policy, and made a point to tell me that he would accept my return "this one time, but never again." This was a matter of two items amounting to $20. This is a way to lose customers.

I always appreciate this ACE Hardware. They have everything you need for gardening, paint and yard…read morethings. Whenever I visit, there is always someone available to help me with whatever I need. Thank you

I'm painting my house right now and am trying to find alternatives to Home Depot (a Trump supporter…read moreand terribly run store) and Lowes (far away but also never ever has the stuff the website says they do). I've been going here to this Ace lately and they have some good stuff but man-oh-man, check the website. The website isn't even close to being correct. I write down the aisle the website says the item is on and it's not even in the ballpark. Check yourself. This is ridiculous. Also their checkout area has a door where if you walk in that door, the cashiers flip out - despite the fact there's no way to know that's an exit - there's no signs or anything. Its a door that looks like the way into the store. Not a well run store. Some good stuff - yup - but get better management/employees.

This review has been way overdue. I just finished a plumbing project for my mom, and I thought that…read morethis was the best time to visit Yelp. My family has been been doing business Ace/Pini hardware ever since it was on Grant Avenue, Novato . The customer service has never changed since I was in my teens and now in my 60s. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful on DIY projects. When entering, I'm always, ALWAYS greeted by an associate and asked if there's something he/she can help me do, explain and or find. It's my humble opinion that this is one of the best Customer service examples in the industry. Thank you, Pini Hardware!!!

I had a replacement window screen order, thinking having a new one made is better but it was too…read morebig to fit and they put the retention clip on the top instead of the side. I specifically pointed out the clip issue when I brought it in originally and the kid apparently didn't pay attention, nor did they probably compare the old screen which I actually left with them, but is now disposed of. When I went in to speak to a manager they were kind of quick to offer a refund to get me out of there. To be fair they would need me to leave the screen, but I don't exactly want them to give me another screen that won't fit where the reference is disposed of - what will I do then? I just don't trust the Novato store and will have the San Rafael Chase store re-screen one and create duplicates. I said as much and they said nothing to reassure me. I want to point out a couple of things with the reply on Google reviews, supposedly by the owner. Why is there any kind of reply when the original was a rating with no review? Just for the 5 stars? When someone mentiones something specific they say to email and then when people say nothing they are busy celebrating. And of course they don't do that here, I guess Yelp users don't count even though it doesn't have the link that says claim this listing, they just ignore this site. And for those who had a key issue, I think that generic reply to email the company for training purposes is ridiculous. In this case the manager I spoke to could have said they would look at the situation to ensure it doesn't happen again, I am right there so that could be addressed before I go online to write this review, but it doesn't look like they care and just said "I don't know what happened" and most likely want to get rid of the customer. The "email us" reply is what big companies do who want to project an impression that they are responsive when they are not really. I don't buy it. Growing up in Novato I had the image that Pini is a nice local business that care about what they do, I don't believe that anymore. I'd like to support local business but not so much when I don't feel like they care about supporting me. The customer is not paid to do training. Why does it require a separate email taking our time when we already wrote detailed information in the review?

Love this place. I was a fan of Cole Hardware in SF, and when they opened a store in Rockridge I…read morewas so happy both that we were getting a hardware store but also especially that it was Cole. And in the many years since they arrived at this location I have continued in my admiration. friendly, knowledgable long-term staff in multiple departments who don't make you feel stupid when you ask any questions. I especially appreciate: - typical hardware store supplies in the basement - lovely kitchen department with everything from the cute to the functional (often overlapping categories - they select well!) - garden/ houseplant supplies department - painting section - storage/organization - can message them about anything, including what their options are for an item, and they respond quickly (on their website go to "contact us" and you can start a text conversation) - you don't need to join some silly customer club for discounts, but their keychain card is how I got back my wallet once! (they helped with this!) - they have deals and coupons frequently, discounts for teachers, students, and I don't know which other categories Limitations: - key cutting isn't great. I say this as someone who's been getting copies of keys here for well over a decade. - no, it's not a large hardware store or a big box store, so hardware selection can be limited, but. . . - houseplants aren't in great shape NOTE: they can order most anything for you! even if they dont' normally carry it - I love this service. Also you can message them about any supplies and they'll get back to you, including about what's in stock at that very moment.

Kai is the sweetest, nicest, most reliable, and truly professional person to work with! She told me…read moreshe'd contact me when they received a new shipment of NeeDohs, and she followed through exactly as promised -- reaching out the very day it arrived. Her communication was clear, timely, thoughtful, and consistently professional. Thank you, Kai -- you're the best!

My favourite hardware store. Friendly, helpful and happy staff and management. I found my plumber…read morethrough shopping at this store.

Once again I ask myself why I shop there. I just read other reviews (from within the last month)…read moreand the sentiments are the same. People are rude, arrogant and generally unhelpful. This time the woman at the cash register was badmouthing (loudly) about the last customer because she had asked about her bad cough. The employee said that the woman should mind her own ****ing business. Then the new young man, Chris, was rude to me as he helped me carry things out. It never changes. None of the employees ever seem happy working there, never act like they want to help or care. I try to shop local; this doesn't work with Pastime.

Looking for an Estwing rock pidk. They had one on the wall, and reasonably priced, so I bought it…read more Called ahead, and they said they had two different ones. Sure enough. They come through with reasonably affordable tools with no mysterious bosses hovering near the checkout lines as in Pastime.

Really helpful employees here, as opposed to Pastime on San Pablo…read more You get the feeling that they enjoy working there, whereas at pastime, everyone seems pretty miserable. Even though I live really close to that store, I go out of my way to go up to Kensington. The store is smaller and they may have less stuff, but I've always found what I needed. Worth the trip.

Great store because the people are great and knowledgeable. Many times, they've helped with ideas…read moreto help me complete DiY projects. A much superior shopping experience compared to the hardware store across the street

Bill the owner was sooo nice and helpful! He welcomed me to this community as I am new here. He…read moreeven gave us this awesome Orinda hat that my husband loves! Another lovely woman whose name I think is Jane was also so friendly. She showed me around the beautiful store across the way that Bill also owns. Be sure to check out Across the Way - every item has a curated story of where it's from and how it's made. Jane took a lot of pride and time in explaining it to me!