Culver City Hardware

had to stop in to pick up a compression union that home depot didnt have in stock. great customer service and knowledge from staff.

Yes. Meh. I’ve experienced better. Here. In the past. And I really hate to bag on my local HWS because God knows I HATE going to Home Depot. But here goes:
CCIH has been going downhill lately, like all the small, local hardware stores. Selection is not what it used to be, etc., etc. They are being squeezed out by market forces beyond their control. But that’s not my beef today.
A while back I went in to buy some coax cable crimpers. They were the cheap ones but a cursory glance at the back revealed, «Milwaukee WI», and I thought, «How bad could they be?». Too bad I missed the «Made in China» part. So much for being in a hurry.
Of course these Gardner Bender GS-​398 crimpers are just sorry as far as tools go.
The cutter is a blade/​anvil design, and is, to be honest, profoundly dull. It is not sharp by any stretch of the imagination. So I went back in to trade up to another, better, tool.
I started explaining things to the irritating know-​it-​all guy that works there– let’s just call him Crusty the Prospector– and he immediately cuts me off– «No return on open tools!».
Now I’m used to dealing with this guy as I’ve been going in this store since about 1989, so I’m kind of used to his normal tactic of immediately blaming the customer, saying it’s my fault for going with the cheap one, etc. I demonstrated that the cutter wouldn’t cut– it mashes the cable and you have to kind of «chew» through it– you know, instead of cutting.
«It doesn’t cut», I said. «No returns on open tools!», he repeated.
ME: «I want to return it and buy the other one– that costs twice as much».
HIM: «You opened it so you can’t return it. Says so right there on your receipt».
ME: «It says no returns unless it’s defective. It won’t cut».
HIM: «I don’t doubt that».
ME: «So the fact that it doesn’t cut isn’t a defect?»
HIM: «Not as far as I’m concerned. That’s between you and the manufacturer».
Old Crusty manages to piss my wife off every time she goes in, and now she will actually go out of her way to avoid dealing with him. Tristan P. knows what I’m talking about. Crusty likes to call everybody, «Guy».
No doubt he knows a lot about hardware, but he doesn’t know everything– but he’ll sure lead you to believe he does. Once I went in there with a mechanical drawing of something I was looking for and the fastener was described as being .375 in diameter. I tried explaining to him that it was 3/​8″ but he wouldn’t hear any of it:^O
So anyway, if you can put up with idiosyncratic staff talking down to you as soon as you walk in, it’s an OK hardware store.
Update: Yesterday I found ANOTHER hardware store in Culver City that I had no idea even existed. It’s called A-​1 located at 11 119 Washington Blvd.- north side of the street a few storefronts east of Sepulveda. I recognized the proprietor, Iqbal, as he used to work at B&B.
Really nice old school vibe– Iqbal was standing at the front door and practically yanked me in off the street and made all my hardware dreams come true. Small place but fully stocked with 99.9% of everything I used to buy at CCIH (including screens!). The manufacturer of the crappy crimper I bought at CCIH is sending me a new one so I can go back and return an unopened tool. Good chance that will be the last trip I make there. A-​1 is closer to my house as well. If you’re tired of «Crusty Prospector’s» crap, go give Iqbal a shot. You will be surprised to learn that going to the hardware store can be a pleasure again. Tell Iqbal «Marv» sent you:^O

The most unfriendly and unhelpful hardware store experience I’ve ever had. Was looking for an adapter bolt/​nut and without any help after 10minutes on my own had to go and ask for help at the front. At which point I was essentially laughed at for trying to find such an adapter and told ‘good luck, guy’. And these guys wonder why people love Home Depot…

The last of a dying breed. Not only do they know just about everything you need, they have it.
A very nice staff.

I called ahead to see if they had what I needed before driving 20 minutes out of my way with a small infant and they said they carried it. When I got there, I couldn’t get my stroller up and down the aisles without hitting stuff and waking up my baby. Then they didn’t have what I went there for. I typically like supporting small local businesses but not when they are poorly managed. A nice man did apologize for the error, but it doesn’t make up for the 40min round trip with a crying infant and failing to be able to get what I needed before picking up my toddler. I won’t be back.

BEST HARDWARE STORE IN CULVER CITY!
The staff are really friendly and helpful here! You can find everything you need and the store isn’t so massive that you cannot find the staff for assistance.
They have:
–Tools/​Power Tools
–Paint and Supplies
–Cleaners and Products
–Glues
–Tapes
Actually, I’ll stop there, they got it all!
I mean aside from lumber and a nursery this place has it all!
Parking is in the back, pull in driveway to get there. Prices are really good too!
I won’t ever go to Home Depot or Lowes, way too busy there and the staff are too unhelpful in my experience. I’ve never had a bad experience at Culver City Hardware!

The prices are not necessarily competitive with larger stores like Home Depot or OSH, but they’re a nice neighborhood hardware store. There’s a lot of stuff packed into a pretty small space, and the staff is very knowledgeable. I’m glad that it’s in our neighborhood, and frequent when we have an immediate need for an item and don’t want to make a longer drive or deal with the hassle of the larger stores.

Rick is the man, with the DIY plan!
He did a great deed and I got everything I need!
He told me how to sand my door… and even advised on caulking the floor!
There’s nothing the man can’t do. So I wrote a review to give him his due.
Thanks Rick!

This place is awesome! They have everything, I need to come back and spend a few hours just combing through and committing it to memory. Oh yeah! This is a hardware store, like my beloved Gerald’s that we lost 8 years ago in Westchester. Don’t get me wrong I am at HD a lot, but it will be less now that I have found this place. To the haters who call it a joke because some idiot that knows nothing will not follow them around the store, screw em. This is for people who do not have their head in their a** and know what they want. This my friends is a REAL Hardware Store!

Good old neighborhood hardware store. Doesn’t have everything, but lots of nuts and bolts.
Smaller hardware store, but have most of what you need. Prices a little higher than the big box stores, like Home Depot, but easier in and out.
Free and off street parking in back, and usually street parking.
Employees help, when you can track them down and be patient.
I love how they have tons of nut and bolts, including specialty stuff like stainless steal bolts, and chrome bolts, etc.
I am glad they are here.
Also they have keys and copy keys.

Awesome place. I dont understand all the negative reviews. Its packed with everything i need and the people are very helpful. Has a great smalltown feeling to it. I hope this place stays open for many years to come. Small businesses like this are going extinct.

If you’re a talented DIY (do it yourself) person then this hardware store might be for you. The store is crammed (and I do mean crammed) with all sorts of hardware supplies. However if your like me and always on the look out for a good handyman then this is not the place for you.
I had gone into Culver City Hardware looking to purchase replacement stem valves for the kitchen sink, I even brought the stem valves with me in hopes that the store employees could help me identify the stem valve model (big mistake) the employees just pointed me in the direction where I could find the new stem valves. When I couldn’t find the replacement stem valves and was shocked by the boutique prices for the stuff I wanted to buy I ended going home and hiring a plumber.
The store aisles are narrow and the store is hot and stuffy. Good luck trying to find someone with knowledge and skill to help you!

The owner of this place is a ignorant Ahole. I’ve been going to this place for years. .I needed a few bolts, and wasn’t sure where to find them, among all their nuts and bolts… I asked for assistance and was told I need to LEARN HOW TO FIND THINGS MYSELF… When i mentioned that i thought it was a rude thing to say to a customer… I was told he didn’t need my business and to go to elsewhere… Lost a customer today… SCREW HIM AND HIS BUSINESS

This place is an absolute joke! I came here because it happens to be close to home and I did not want to deal with a huge hardware store. All I needed was a $ 6 dollar electronic gauge. After waiting in line for 10 minutes I approach a old man with missing teeth and tell him I need the case unlocked. The $ 6 gauge was locked behind glass. He comes and unlocks it for me and waddles back to the counter. That will be $ 6 dollars sir. Hand him over the cash and I am on my way. Now let me tell you it was just before closing so keep that in mind.
I go home and open it to only find that it has been sitting in his hardware store for so long that it does not work… Does not even turn on with new batteries. WTF? So I ended up going to Home Depo since they are now closed and got what I needed. I returned the next day with my receipt and the man with no teeth or should I say very few teeth said «Sorry sir I will not refund your money that is an electronic item and they cannot be refunded.» I told the man right on the receipt it says electronics items can only be refunded if defective which clearly it was.
He argued with me for a good 5 minutes and still refused to refund me my $ 6 dollars. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
I finally had enough and was about to die from heat stroke… It was 120 degrees in this crap hole…
He lost a valuable customer FOR LIFE… all over $ 6 dollars… Was it worth it you grumpy old fart???
Keep it up and you will be closing in no time.

What a joke. Hilariously rude, ineffectual staff. They’re like cartoons of stereotypical grumpy, senile old men.
Typical moment: Another customer lost in this mess of a shop sees an old dude approaching who looks like he might be an employee. As the old guy shuffles rapidly past, customer asks, «Hi! Do you work here?» Old guy, without missing a shambling step, grunts, «Yes.» Keeps on walking. Never returns. Customer looks very confused. I chuckled.
The positive: They’ve got a relatively large selection of loose hardware. Of course, unlike every other store that sells loose hardware, if you want a bag for those nuts (bolts, screws, whatever) of yours, you’ll have to go to the counter and beg.
They do sell some fasteners like nails and drywall screws by the pound, which is always nice. Except, after I succeeded in flagging down a surly old man to find out the price/​lb, which he didn’t know, but eventually was able to find out, I realized they’re the same price as their pre-​packaged fasteners. About 2−3x more than I normally pay for bulk drywall screws.
And just to really rub your face in it, though it was a pleasant mid-​70s kind of day it was probably 90 degrees of stagnant air inside. A thoroughly unpleasant place.
I used to think Home Depot was the worst, but Culver City Hardware, I stand corrected.

I’m here all the time, it seems.
This is my nearest hardware store. I dread going to Home Depot. It’s just so BIG. And not to mention hard to get help.
Here, I get asked if I need help ! No need to track anyone down. And I *always* need help. When my husband and I come here together, he finds what we need while I take off to the cleaning supplies. I’ve found that special oil for my butcher block, the best hardwood floor polish ever, and some great oder-​taker-​outers (I have a plethora of dogs.)
This is a sweet Mom and Pop kinda place.
Park in the back.
Get what you need.
Get on with your day.
The prices are higher than HD but duh. Also, hold onto your receipt. There will be no returns or exchanges without it ! No exceptions !!
PS. It’s 6000 degrees in there.

Love these mom and pop stores! Friendly service and they have ALOT of merchandise. Sufficient parking in the rear. Enter via the rear entrance.
This was my first time visiting this store and I was amazed at the amount of merchandise crammed into this building. I approached one of the employees and asked for sash window locks. He lead me to the display rack and pointed out several window locks for me. I found what I was looking for and I was in and out of the business in less than 5 minutes.
The prices are a bit more expensive than your Home depot or Loews but the service is far better and I prefer to support the local stores whenever I can.

This store is amaze balls ! It’s like stepping back in time before hardware stores got so big and started selling appliances, furniture, carpet and basically everything else but hardware. This is the real deal. I swear I’ve driven by this store 100 times and even eaten at the kabob place a few times and never knew this gem was here until that one day that big chain hardware store couldn’t sell me a product I needed in a smaller quantity, and the next store referred me to the Ace hardware store on Sepulveda. What Ace Hardware store? Well thanks to Siri I found this CC Hardware.
Service: 5 stars
Selection: 5 stars
Coolness Factor: 5 stars

Oh my! This store has got to be every man’s fantasy. Tools tools tools! So many nails — from top to bottom. I’m sure every woman wishes her man kept his nails as organized as this place, labeled by name and size.
Fiancée and I were able to find the right nails very quickly, for $ 0.69 a piece. Quick and easy trip, and the guy at the counter was helpful in pointing us in the right direction. Since we didn’t but any major tools, I can’t say whether this place is overpriced, as some reviewers have noted. And my fiancée had been here before, so he must have been happy with his last visit!

This is a small hardware store but it is jam packed with inventory. It reminds me of a workshop that would belong to a mad tinkerer. The only thing missing is a bunch of cuckoo clocks mounted on the back wall.
They have an extremely large inventory of nuts, bolts, screws, washers etc. If you need some kind of obscure size this is the place to get it.
If you are looking for more common items that would be at your local home depot then it would just depend on which one is more convenient.