You must have appropriate face covering (without vents) to be granted entry into Center Hardware. We have options available for purchase. Be aware of other customers and make sure you have 6' of distance between you and others while shopping. Will call, curbside pickup, delivery options. You can call, email, or text us to coordinate.
Call (415) 861-1800 / email sales@centerhardware.com / text (415) 881-1397 with your order and we can have it ready for you in will-call. If your child or animal companion may not stay at home, please keep them in your immediate area. All animals must be on a lead. You're sure to find everything you need to complete your project at Center Hardware.
Call (415) 861-1800 / email sales@centerhardware.com / text (415) 881-1397 with your order and we can have it ready for you in will-call. If your child or animal companion may not stay at home, please keep them in your immediate area. All animals must be on a lead. You're sure to find everything you need to complete your project at Center Hardware.
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Center Hardware is fortunate to work with many wonderful humans who believe in what we do here. Our purpose is to be the strongest resource for our area and execute so our customers can succeed on their projects. We would love more hardworking team members who want to be a part of our world and place in the San Francisco Bay Area's infrastructure.
Center Hardware stocks over 100,000 products from hundreds of vendors across all key departments including hand and power tools and accessories, hardware and fasteners, plumbing, electrical, personal protection equipment (PPE) and safety, lawn and garden, paint and sundries, heating and cooling, automotive, farm and agriculture and more.
When we read that car break-ins hit a historic high in San Francisco in 2017, reaching 31,122 reported incidents, we called our friends at Milwaukee Tool and asked them to collaborate with us on the first Stolen Tool Replacement Program in the United States. After you file a detailed police report that includes an inventory of the tools that were stolen, contact us with a copy of the police report.
With decades of experience working with San Francisco City departments, building engineers, hotels, airports and contractors, Center Hardware provides exceptional customer service at the best price. Put simply, we make projects more productive and efficient. As a full-service independent hardware store, we are not limited by specialty or manufacturer.
From the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 (and subsequent fires) to the Loma Prieta Earthquake of 1989 (when we stayed open 24 hours a day for almost a week) to the wildfires of 2018 (when Instagram became an indispensable tool in keeping customers in the loop on what masks we had in stock), Center Hardware has been through it all with the city of San Francisco and her citizens.
Reviews (21)
Ruby Perez
Jan 10, 2022
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Center Hardware is the best! My partner and I went in for materials to install a pegboard to store kitchenware. Despite doing as much research as possible, I still had questions. An employee walked us through each step and was so kind to offer tips (thank you!!) It was the best possible experience for me, who is a novice and was nervous about the whole process. In the end the peg board was so easy to install/build (picture attached :)) and I now feel confident taking on more at home DIY projects largely thanks to Center Hardware!
Great tip: Center Hardware cuts down wood for you. Which is great
Great tip: Center Hardware cuts down wood for you. Which is great
Michael Beardsworth
Nov 28, 2021
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Einstein Jr
Nov 23, 2021
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Laurie F.
Nov 19, 2021
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Holy Cow!! I've lived in San Francisco fo 30+ years and missed the experience of Center Hardware all this time... but today, I have found my forever 'go to' hardware store! I was amazed that they even beat out a huge box store on the price of fancy dancy rustoleum spray paint. I'm in a hardware store af least a few times a month for one thing or another and Center Hardware is where my car will take me!
The staff is wonderful, too. I called them requesting a specific color satin spray paint which nobody seems to have in stock. Center Hardware staff person to the rescue
The staff is wonderful, too. I called them requesting a specific color satin spray paint which nobody seems to have in stock. Center Hardware staff person to the rescue
Clement Cheung
Oct 26, 2021
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Steven H.
Oct 02, 2021
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I've been coming here for twenty years, and am so thankful they stayed in the neighborhood. I love their new, expanded hours, and the store remains clean, organized and well-stocked, as always. The staff is incredible; many of them have been with the store for years, which says a lot about the company itself. They are easy-to-find, helpful, and if they don't have the answer, they will call another staff member that does. Invariably, that job falls on Fabian, who's been there for years as well. I'm an artist, and often have complicated questions regarding fasteners and hardware
Alex Rosen
Sep 18, 2021
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Roya Lukas
Aug 07, 2021
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David Duchen
Dec 11, 2020
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Center Hardware is a great store. They have a ton of supplies, and awesome customer service. We recently needed several items for a wall mount, and they very patiently spoke to us on several phone calls to explain what we needed, and then they put the order together for curbside pickup. Joe, Sarah and Jenna were all awesome. Definitely recommend working with Center Hardware!
Adrian L.
Nov 26, 2020
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T. B.
Aug 24, 2020
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Hawley S.
Aug 16, 2020
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Patrick B.
Jul 11, 2020
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This is the hardware store I've been dreaming of in SF. The staff know their business, and they're willing to talk through a question, whether it's $5 of sandpaper or a $2000 table saw. And when I bought more stuff than fit in my little car, they organized a delivery ON THE SAME DAY. The folks are local, and they actually have stuff in the store you can buy and take home. Great selection of quality tools, fasteners, and other things I am looking for. Unlike the big box bummers, or the locally-owned but unfortunate, nearly-always disappointing, badly managed smaller shops, I really
Drew C.
Jun 04, 2020
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Center Hardware has been 5-star for decades and we've enjoyed their service in the community personally for almost 10 years, but their service during COVID-19 pandemic has been amazing they really are amazing for keeping essentials in stock and being so accessible and helpful, you should definitely be shopping here if you don't already!
Lindsey F.
May 31, 2020
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Crystal C.
Apr 01, 2020
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They are open during modified hours during this crisis, and there was no line or wait to enter the store. Plenty of parking, and easy to get to off either the Muni or 280. I really appreciate that they are strict about enforcing social distancing guidelines--they kindly remind shoppers when they enter what shoppers need to practice, and they are diligent about not letting customers hoard items.
As of today, they had plenty of surface cleaner (409) and paper towels. I didn't check their stock of toilet paper, but I would be surprised if they were out.
Thank you for serving the community
As of today, they had plenty of surface cleaner (409) and paper towels. I didn't check their stock of toilet paper, but I would be surprised if they were out.
Thank you for serving the community
Zachary T.
Mar 10, 2020
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For the average San Franciscian, self auto repair can be a nightmare, especially when looking for the right parts. Walked in needing a very specific bolt that I needed to special order everywhere else, and walked out within a few minutes with everything I needed. If you're stuck and don't know where to go to find that one off the wall piece of hardware, you'd find no better place in SF proper. Thanks fellas!
Esther G.
Feb 25, 2020
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Lizabeth G.
Aug 15, 2019
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Aside from other but smaller size hardware and home improvement stores in other neighborhoods, for those of us living in zip codes 94103, 94102, 94107, 94124, 94105, 94106, 94110, 94104 to identify a few areas within convenient driving distance from Center Hardware, its new location on Third St. now has more convenient parking. The layout of the store facilitates finding things faster. Even many of the years long employees are still there. I've been a customer for decades.
Perhaps it cannot compete with the higher volume of merchandise as Lowe's, and its prices may be a few cents or
Perhaps it cannot compete with the higher volume of merchandise as Lowe's, and its prices may be a few cents or
ILyas I.
Dec 05, 2018
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I went there today with a very old faucet on a broken screw it hurts. I had no idea how to get it out. Danny took her time and using different tools was able to remove the broken screw and matched the right one and help me place a new one on.
Far beyond the call of duty.
It's a wonderful spacious store with everything you need. Even parking!
Far beyond the call of duty.
It's a wonderful spacious store with everything you need. Even parking!
Maria R.
May 08, 2018
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