McIvor Hardware

INVENTORY
We came here to get a specific brand and specific color of paint. They didn’t have the color in stock but they knew exactly what we were talking about. We still got what we needed because they mixed the color we needed in less than 10 minutes. Awesome.
SERVICE
We were quickly helped. The staff is friendly and sweet (even though we came in 10 minutes before closing).
PARKING
They have their own lot with plenty of parking for your convenience.
Don’t be fooled by the old school vibe and compact place. They can help you find what you need and the people are great!

Wonderful salon run by wonderful people. I’ve had my hair cut/​colored by both AJ and Gary, and they’re both fantastic! AJ gave my sister a badass back-​of-​the-​head shave last week and it looks super slick. He really took the time to listen and understand what she wanted. Can’t recommend this salon enough!

These folks know the value of customer satisfaction.
McIvor’s Hardware is the best. If you are looking for hardware and someone who is familiar with the product and how to use it then McIvor’s is the place.
Al, Arron, Bob and Company always have great advice and suggestions. Whenever I am not sure on how to do something I’ll ask the guys and get the refresher course. Another thing I really appreciate about McIvors is that when they don’t carry something they are always willing to break out the catalog and see if it can be ordered, and will sometimes even call outside vendors on your behalf.

Family owned business, that outshines many of the commercial hardware shops.
Friendly, helpful experienced service.

If you like having a local hardware store and value service and help, this is your spot. Everyone in the store is capable and willing to answer questions. Thanks!

They are the best — helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. I make props and am often looking for unusual supplies that the larger hardware stores don’t carry. McIvor’s always comes through and they give great advice. They recently offered to grind down 2 prop knives for me which was extremely helpful.

It’s not just that they have great service, they have intelligent service. On this visit I asked them if there was screw size between ⁶⁄₃₂ and 8/​32, because #6 was too small, and #8 was too big for my kamado grill. The person helping me, who incidentally is the owners son, said right away «it’s probably a metric measurement» and gave 4 mm piece that turned out to be a perfect fit.
I have been to McIvor many times, and on every occasion they spend whatever time is needed to answer my questions and help me find the right stuff, even if it is something that costs less than a dollar.

I have used this hardware store since I was a boy making wood go carts and I still rely on them today. If you have questions or needs, this is the place to go. The best in town for knowledge and price.

Great place! I’ve been a customer for over 15 years. Professional, friendly, courteous plus need advice or instruction for home repairs they give it for free. I venture to say what ever you need to replace they’ll have it. I’ve moved to Menlo Park and it is still worth the time and travel.

This place may be compact but they have a great variety of things. I needed plant trays and for some reason Lowes didn’t have any, so I decided to call local places. These guys had the right size and material I was looking for, all for cheap price.
Customer service was great too. As I was browsing around, people working there would ask if I needed help.
I do recommend this place. I didn’t spend a lot of time looking around but they are very friendly and helpful.

The rating should be 6−½ or 7! I feel bad that I have been doing business with the McIvor crew for over 30 years and have just got around to writing a review. I suspect the main reason is that I always feel like I am working with family instead of just a business.
What truly separates McIvor’s is SERVICE… I shop at other stores for ‘STUFF that McIvor’s doesn’t carry but when I need HELP they are my go-​to place. Over the years they have saved me an incredible amount of money, time and trouble. They have me found parts for me that others said didn’t exist anymore, anywhere and when (including today) the part (s) really don’t exist they have rebuilt, refurbished and refreshed old parts back to better than new condition.
Shop at other stores for STUFF… or become part of the McIvor family and enjoy old-​fashioned SERVICE from professionals! Thanks Gang!

I came in looking for clear plastic tubing for a siphon for my aquarium, and within a few minutes of poking around the store I located the kind I needed. A helpful associate appeared by my side and measured the length I needed and cut it for me. He also asked about the project I needed it for, and seemed interested in making sure that I got what I needed for my aquarium. I was happy to get such helpful service, especially since I’m sure I seemed out of my element.

I have been living in Fremont since 1996 near Chadbourne school just 1.5 miles from McIvor Hardware. Yet I «discovered» this place in 2012 and now this is where I go to instead of Home Depot or Lowe if at all possible.
This time I decided to pick up the 3 business cards they have for my future reference. All the 3 of them are extremely helpful. I will give a few examples where Aaron Auer helped me in a unique way.
Example 1:
I thought that I need to replace the blades on my saws. Aaron took a look at them and said they seemed to be fine. Just apply WD40 to remove the rust. He then took both of them to his workshop in the back and tried them on a piece of wood and declared that they are good. I needed a way to cut 1/​8inch metal L bend about 1″ x 1″. I asked if I need a blade for my gig saw or should I buy a reciprocating saw and a metal saw blade. He showed me a reciprocating saw but said that all I needed was a hand saw for this particular job which was much cheaper. It worked out great!
Example 2:
I needed to cut a tree shedding junk on my roof. The chain on my 14″ Remington was slipping. I called and asked if they have a 16″ electric chain saw. Aaron said he has one for $ 88 and it is Remington. I told him that I already have a 14″ Remington and since the chain is slipping, I am hesitating to buy Remington. He told me that all the electirc chain saws are the same. He offered to take a look at mine. I went right away. He opened it, took the trouble to correctly install the pin and no charge. Good to go. Boy I used it a lot!
Example 3:
Read this blog I wrote.
I can go on…

I don’t know what else to add besides what others have already said. These guys helped me to rebuild a valve and all I bought was a $ 0.20 washer. They also loaned me a wrench when I forgot mine. Imagine trying to borrow tools at Lowe’s??? Aaron and Al are the two coolest guys around and the pricing is just as good.

When you walk into a hardware store and you have questions, what you don’t want to hear is «This is not my department, push that button right there and someone will be with you (30 min later)!» Not the case at McIvor’s because every department is their department. It’s a family run business so you get plenty of attention from the staff. They are also friendly. knowledgeable and big Giants fans (a big plus).
I can walk to the Lowe’s from where I live (literally). Convenient right? Wrong!
I could go to lowe’s spend an hour looking for stuff, waiting-​hoping for someone to help me. OR I could… drive 10 minutes to McIvor’s get the help I need, get my stuff and drive home. Total time spent 25 min.

My go to place… ALWAYS…you NEVER get the extremely friendly & helpful service
at Lowe’s or Home Depot… can’t even find anyone to ask a question. Not here.
ALWAYS have time to listen and help find a solution… even if they have to jerry rig
something for it to work. SOOOOO APPRECIATED!

I highly recommend this local ACE store. Their pricing is competitive. They have wonderful & knowledgeable staff. Al & Aaron always took the time to answer my repair questions and the right parts to buy. Their excellent customer service & expertise have brought out the DIY side of me!

An excellent family owned hardware store. Owners are extremely helpful line days of old.
This is not a very big store but a wonderful neighborhood Ace. If there is ever something they don’t have they are eager to make sure they stock it.
Again, I have benefited firsthand from the kindness and helpful spirit of stAff and owners.

You have to love a place where people remember your name! They are so very helpful and knowledgeable with just about anything! I have had problems left and right with our «new» home and I always stop here first and I don’t have to go anywhere else after. If it’s not in store they can order it for you. AND they can tell you how to use the items you purchase (if you are a novice like myself, this is priceless info).
Best of all, it’s a 4^th generation, locally owned business. I would rather give my business to a company that truly cares about its customers than a faceless corporation. 10 stars in my book!

Once again, these guys came through for me!
I bought the wrong external garage door opener. They quickly exchanged the wrong unit for the correct unit & refunded the difference!
So easy!