Schroeder Hardware Inc

Three — count ‘em — THREE trips to Schroeder’s this weekend for yard clean-​up supplies! And though the kids were all helpful and friendly to this little old lady, I sure missed my favorite clerk Sue Z. and her expert knowledge on where the heck everything is located. P. S. Carmella says you all better be donating to the fund for Mama the Cat’s vet care when you drop by. I did!

The best personalized service ever! Always friendly, always helpful, an excellent hometown style store, convenient to the neighborhood.
Great advice on projects, they provide all the help a customer needs. I would highly recommend Schroeder’s Ace Hardware to anyone looking for ‘one on one’ service.

Schroeder’s Ace is a pretty convenient place for your hardware needs, whatever they may be and Schroeder’s Ace is also pretty consistent in the products that they offer; especially if you are into certain specific brands. And they do select some good ones.
And although this update is four years in the making, I can honestly say Schroeder’s Ace has not changed in a couple of areas. The fellows working throughout the store are not only friendly, but they will help you locate items and carry them wherever you want them carried. The female employee force should take a page out of the guys playbook. Enough said.
Schroeder’s Ace makes a point of supporting local Lombard charitable causes; and for that alone I would give normally 4 stars, but no level of philanthropy counters snippy service.
Ace, in general, does have a rewards program which offers routine customers some really nice savings, and on that point, I’m pleased and in terms of nostalgia, they have a pretty fun, old-​time candy selection.
Every business needs tweaking, from time to time. Maybe it’s time, Schroeder’s.

Awesome store! Close to home! Super helpful team! Not the cheapest option but can always count on my local hardware store with old fashioned service! If you have technical project questions they know their stuff! Surprising array of hard-​to-​find tools especially in plumbing and electrical. I needed a BX armored cable cutter… BAM! they had it! Always look forward to visiting the team at Schroeder’s for my weekend warrior projects!!!

I come shop here when my laundry is in the dryers a few doors down.
I can find most of what I need here, as well as some cool items I don’t need (but want anyway).
The first thing I do when I go there is search for the cat so I can pet him/​her.
There is always someone around to help if needed. I don’t care that the prices are a little higher than Home Depot. Getting help in Home Depot is like pulling your own damn teeth. Forget it. I’d rather pay a little more to get a little help when I need it.
I like looking through their selection of seasonal decorations. Right now, they’re decked out for Christmas, and they have some really cool stuff.
And they sell lottery tickets too!

This hardware store is great! Everyone is so nice to me and that makes me feel better about myself. They have a really nice selection of welding rods. I don’t know how to weld yet but I would really like too one day.

I always get help everytime I’m in this store. I love that you don’t have to go searching for someone. If the employees don’t have an answer for you, they will find one.
Staff is helpful & friendly. Just watch where you step, or you’ll land on their store cat mama!
Very down to earth, family owned business who is willing to help you any way they can.

I’ve been going to Schroeder Ace Hardware for the last 22+years! It’s is usually my first choice (before the Depot or Lowes) for plumbing needs. In general everybody is SO FRIENDLY, and if they don’t know what you need, they won’t lie to you and make some crazy-​ass crap up just to have you purchase something! They take the time to make sure you walk away with what you need and if they can’t they apologize — and you know they feel bad! If you live n the area — get away from the big box and try to smaller one the a friendly touch!

I was sure I had already written a review for this place!
I like how helpful the workers are here. Recently we really appreciated the people working outside in the flowers/​garden area– friendly, positive, and helpful.
I like how you can get help loading your car too, especially for big bags of mulch and dirt.
I also appreciate their sales and specials. I highly recommend you get the Ace Rewards card– you get frequent coupons.
They have unique snacks in their checkout aisles like Beer Nuts and Corn Nuts that are sometimes hard to find– fun!

Nice small store with courteous staff. Sue was so helpful!

Good hardware store where I am able to find items that I need because they are in stock. When needing help I have found their assistance to be very good. I have gone to many hardware stores, but this hardware store is my preferred now because of their courteousness with their customers.

I’ve been going to this place forever. I’m a second generation consumer of this store. I’m not the least bit handy or mechanical, but the people in this store will patiently explain how, I too can make very basic fixes in my home. They’re friendly, they’re helpful and the environment is neighborhood-​like. Great place.

I like this store. Friendly staff that knows what they’re doing. I prefer it over home depot because: #1 its smaller so I don’t have to walk ¼ mile for some nails and paint. And #2 the employees are friendly and knowledgeable. They have just about anything you would need for your house. The prices are comparable to any hardware store but you get people that are polite and know their stuff.

Apart from former places of employment, I’ve probably been in this store more than any other store in my lifetime. A new house will make you visit hardware stores frequently. But I keep coming back here because they’re exactly what I want out of a hardware store.
A few thoughts, not all of them positive:
You won’t be in there long without someone offering help.
There are one or two staff members that don’t realize how their responses can be perceived as off-​putting. Snarky, I’d call it. But it’s not that bad, and sometimes I give it back to them.
I’ve decided that, even though I’m allergic to cats, it’s good luck to find and pet the cat that lives there. (The resident cat’s name is «Mama.»)
No one will ever buy the «Kosuke Fukudome Drive» sign, yet they’re still hoping to sell it for thirty-​five bucks.
One day last week, I went in there FOUR times to design and build a window shelf. They were very helpful and cheerful about my return visits. They’ve offered to set up a cot for me. :)
I haven’t yet had a staff member need back-​up. They all know how to help, in whatever way you throw at them.
Maybe it’s not the best hardware store in the world, but it’s reminiscent of good hardware stores before Home Depot took over. Nearly everything you need somehow crammed into a small space, with great service to boot. I can’t say their prices are fantastic, but they’re in line with any other hardware store.
I recently went to the Ace in Villa Park and quickly realized that not all Aces are the same. This one is fantastic. If they carry what I need, and they usually do, I’m going to Schroeder’s and will keep going there as long as I live here.

They got what you need in a quick hurry. I also love that they still sell those plastic colorful folding chairs from the 80’s. I bought some last summer. I also got a kiddie pool for my dog, and I copy keys here. Fun lawn decorations are great. And the store kitty is cute.

Well as far as hardware stores this is as close to old fashioned as you can get. We are in the middle of renovating our kitchen. Almost on an hourly basis we need something. Trips to the «big «stores were getting frustrating, the staff is great ! They were very helpful in answering my many questions. They have become very good fiends !

This place brings me back to being a kid from a small town. I prefer to shop at locally-​owned businesses whenever possible. This is a family-​owned store… nice break from the big box corporations.
Yes, it’s more expensive, but not prohibitively so. Their prices are fair and sometimes you can find great deals. The employees are generally quite helpful. Parking is easy.

Schroeder’s is a great family owned business. I’ve lived in the area for 10 years and they’re always willing to help out on a project. The prices are a little higher than you’ll find at the Home Depot, but they are convenient and you gotta support the local businesses.
I highly recommend stopping in here for your next project. All the staff is helpful and they have a great attitude. Very friendly environment.

Best family owed hardware store ever! Their customer service is above and beyond. If you are like me and want to keep the mom and pop shops open all over… give this one a visit the next time you need any hardware needs.
GREAT SALES!

I LOVE this Ace Hardware… I was pumped when I found this gem. Coming from an area that had a great Ace I was hoping to move to another area that had a great local hardware store… and there it was. All of the staff are very helpful, from picking out the right paint brushes, to selecting the best mulch & potting soil… to helping a not so tool savvy type of girl like me! They also carry top named cleaning goods… paper towels… whatnot! In the Spring they have a great plant selection and in the Winter they have a great supply of holiday lights. indoor/​outdoor. led and not. If you are in the area you should check this place out… they have something for everyone!