A-1 Hardware

I appreciated the time the person helping me spent to assist me in finding supplies to work on my bus. I have a hard time in places like Home Depot because it usually takes me quite a bit of time to find what I need. This place had ample selection, and with the personal attention of the person working there i was able to save time in finding what I needed.

The front façade is deceiving, the store is stocked from floor to the very ceiling with hardware and other home-​related accessories. The aisles are so narrow that two people are barely able to get around each other. Service is prompt and knowledge-​able. Why run to one of those «chain» hardware stores when you can give a local business your money. Shop local to support family run local businesses.

Quick and personable. Who needs Home Depot anyway?

A true old school hardware store. They pack as much as they can into this place. You’ll have to ask to find most things, but the owner and his son are great people and quick to help. They also re-​screen windows and offer some other repair services.

Tip: if you are going to this store, bring wet wipes because if you touch ANYTHING, your fingers will turn black in an instant. Absolutely filthy.

I had a small project for a friend I was helping in Culver City and needed anchor bolts and screws and some paint for a repair. It was so nice to walk into a place that hade about 8 customers and about three employees available to help out. I got directed to each item, picked them out and paid within 10 minutes. Try that at Home Ditzo or one of the other big messes. The amount I paid above their price was insignificant to the gas, time and sanity I saved by going to this local family run place. I is A-​1 of your fans!

This place is a treasure! I really appreciated the great knowledge and friendly service. I needed wing nuts and 1.25 allen bolts – it was so quick and easy to take care of. Thank you very much! I will be back. Lisa

I was running late and needed some tools for a job. Found everything I needed. Great service and friendly ! Thank you

Small store, with everything you need hardware wise! They have metered parking in front of the store. Walked into the store on a Saturday evening and there was one person working. I needed to get some keys duplicated and he did his job, took about 10 minutes. We were in and out pretty quick, the store is pretty messy though, But other than that my experience with A-​1 Hardware was great. I paid about 2 dollars per duplicate, so it’s pretty cheap to!

This place is a small mom and pop type store. The selection is definitely not as big as home depot but the customer service is better. They were very helpful and it was great to receive that one on one attention. However I did have keys made at this place and a couple came out bad (seems like the key guy at the time didnt know which key to use) so we had to come back to get some re done, free of charge.

Mixed feelings.
The owner can be helpful in finding things in the crowded store, and the location is convenient for me.
BUT, we went there today with our screen door (which was a pain to transport) after my husband had talked to the owner who said he could fix the door. My husband had told him the spring was broken.
Instead of doing what we needed, the owner put on a new wheel (and we already owned some, at home) and did not put on the spring, which was what my husband had specifically asked for.
We could have done the same half-​assed repair job ourselves, for free, but the guy charged $ 16, and when my husband said «What about the spring?“the guys says «They don’t make them anymore.» Really? Every screen door now has to drag across the threshold? I don’t think so. :-(. Boo! No stars for that trip. Will think twice before going back.

I have mixed feelings about this place. It’s packed pretty tight and items can be difficult to find. I was looking for some medium and candelabra lamp sockets and even with the clerk’s help it took over 10 minutes going through jumbled and disorganized boxes to find what I needed. They did have them though and since these are sockets that aren’t available at Home Depot, I was pleased. I purchased 2 medium bulb sockets, 1 candelabra socket, 1 candelabra bulb, a toggle switch and a 6ft 2-​prong extension cable and before the clerk rung me up he told me that all the prices marked on the items were old. I said «OK» but when he rung me up all of the prices were more than double what they were marked and a couple were almost quadrupled! As I mentioned, Home Depot didn’t have these bulb sockets, though they had all the other stuff, but I didn’t have time to make another trip there so I paid the «revised» price. Later when I calculated it out, I had ended up paying over twice what I would have paid by going to Home Depot and then ordering the light bulb sockets on Amazon. I’m all for supporting Mom & Pop businesses but it’s painfully obvious why they can’t compete with the Big Name stores. On the other hand, the clerk did give me a quick practical demo on how to wire everything together (I’m a complete noob at electricity and stuff) which was nice. Employee advice at Home Depot has always been hit or miss for me. Will I go back? Probably. They’re just down the street from me so if I need something right away then I suppose it’s worth paying the premium.

Definitely the best-​stocked hardware store with the friendliest staff west of Busy Bee (B&B) and east of OSH at Venice and Labrea area.

I appreciate the honesty and candor of the gentleman behind the counter.
For me, it was a service request rather than a merchandise hunt. My service request: cut a steel bar (shower, towel rack), in order to fit the dimensions of the door.
I called several places: Home Depot, Orchards, and Anawalt, unfortunately without success.
Called A-​1 Hardware, confirmed that he would be able to complete the objective. His only request from me, the customer, is that I mark the location of the cut exactly. No prob.
Upon arrival, he greeted me, asked me for the steel bar, proceeded to cut, and charged me an agreeable amount. I left satisfied.
I agree with other reviewers that the store is packed with merchandise — however I think overall this store and its owner are great.

I discovered this gem when I was looking for some one to do some re-​screening for me.
I, for one, love neighborhood hardware stores. When I lived in Glassell Park, my dad and I often went to Verdugo Hardware because even if we had to pay a few pennies more, what you got back in knowledgeable help was well worth it. This is how I feel about A-​1 Hardware. It’s a tiny shop but you will find almost everything you need and the service and the knowledge makes everything worth the try. I hate going into Home Depot where most of the help don’t know the difference between a hammer and a screw driver. The MAIN thing I hate about the larger hardware stores like Home Depot, Lowes, etc., is that you have to ASK for help… no one ever asks you if they can help you first. Kills me. I always feel like I am bothering them, after I’ve chased one of them down.
A-​1 Hardware is a one stop shop. They even make keys! The owner is a very nice man and I love how he tries to get his teenage son to help. Makes them all the more normal.
I love family owned and run businesses. I will not go anywhere else for any of my hardware needs. Highly recommend this place!

Small store that utilizes every inch of its retail space.
I tried looking for what I needed on my own (safety goggles) but basically couldn’t find anything in the store because it is quite overwhelming inside.
However, the guys that work there are very helpful and it’s quite apparent that they know the store and where everything is located. As soon as I asked for what I needed, the man working behind the counter immediately pointed them out to me quickly and without hesitation.
It seems like they have just about everything you need in regards to hardware.
Cheap prices.
Large parking lot.

Not a well-​stocked store, and it’s very disorganized. At first glance it seems they have a wide selection of screws and small hardware, but all of the wood screws are stainless steel, which aren’t ideal for projects requiring more discreetly colored hardware. They have a few cleaning products, but they didn’t have Murphy’s oil soap or any finishing oil. I’m restoring an old chest of drawers, so all in all this store had none of the items I needed.

Super friendly and helpful man behind the counter. Took care of my key copies immediately. Even took the time to learn me a lil’ bit about how key duplication only takes a few hours to learn but the true learning is in the experience of understanding only gained over time of the circumstance of why keys may not work and how to think beyond the key in one’s hand to know how to cut it properly. Great little shop for all your hardware needs, and at a reasonable price and with great service.

thanks, Unilocalers; yet again you’ve led me to a place i drive by all the time without realising it.
A-​1 is a small, family-​owned hardware store with friendly service and good prices. when you walk in, you know it’s the real deal — the smell, the lighting, etc. yay for tiny old-​skool shops like this.
if you need keys made, A-​1 is your place: cheap, quick, and they always work.

I go here when I need a copy of a key. The guy behind the counter is quiet but friendly.