Best Hardware Stores in Washington
98 stores compared · avg 4.2★ · 117,407 reviews · updated May 2026
Washington has 41 locally-owned and franchise hardware stores plus 57 big-box locations across 3 national chains (Home Depot, Lowe's, Harbor Freight). Together they hold an average Google rating of 4.2 stars from 117,407 customer reviews. The highest-rated locally-owned option is The General Store.
Local & Specialty Hardware Stores in Washington
Independently-owned hardware stores and co-op franchises (Ace, True Value, etc.) — the places with unique inventory and local know-how.
| Store | Rating | Reviews | City | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The General Store | 4.3★ | 1,591 | Spokane | Visit | View → |
| Maple Leaf Hardware | 4.7★ | 832 | Seattle | Visit | View → |
| Dennis Company Ace | 4.5★ | 1,110 | Aberdeen | Visit | View → |
| Stoneway Hardware | 4.7★ | 648 | Seattle | Visit | View → |
| Saint Johns Ace Hardware | 4.5★ | 824 | Portland | Visit | View → |
| McLendon Hardware | 4.3★ | 1,117 | Renton | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.6★ | 656 | Spokane | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.5★ | 632 | Seattle | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.4★ | 672 | Spokane Valley | Visit | View → |
| Agrishop Ace Hardware | 4.5★ | 565 | Tacoma | Visit | View → |
| AgriShop Auburn Ace Hardware | 4.4★ | 571 | Auburn | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.4★ | 548 | Everett | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.4★ | 542 | Tacoma | Visit | View → |
| McLendon Hardware | 4.3★ | 625 | Tacoma | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.4★ | 426 | Kennewick | Visit | View → |
All Local & Specialty Stores
The General Store
4.3★ · 1,591 reviews · Spokane
Maple Leaf Hardware
4.7★ · 832 reviews · Seattle
Dennis Company Ace
4.5★ · 1,110 reviews · Aberdeen
Stoneway Hardware
4.7★ · 648 reviews · Seattle
Saint Johns Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 824 reviews · Portland
McLendon Hardware
4.3★ · 1,117 reviews · Renton
Ace Hardware
4.6★ · 656 reviews · Spokane
Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 632 reviews · Seattle
Ace Hardware
4.4★ · 672 reviews · Spokane Valley
Agrishop Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 565 reviews · Tacoma
AgriShop Auburn Ace Hardware
4.4★ · 571 reviews · Auburn
Ace Hardware
4.4★ · 548 reviews · Everett
Ace Hardware
4.4★ · 542 reviews · Tacoma
McLendon Hardware
4.3★ · 625 reviews · Tacoma
Ace Hardware
4.4★ · 426 reviews · Kennewick
Hi-School Hardware
4.4★ · 394 reviews · Vancouver
Westlake Ace Hardware
4.4★ · 391 reviews · Kirkland
Ace Hardware
4.3★ · 449 reviews · Olympia
Rockler Woodworking & Hardware
4.7★ · 266 reviews · Seattle
McLendon Hardware
4.2★ · 505 reviews · Kent
Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 309 reviews · Vancouver
Trinity Ace Hardware
4.3★ · 375 reviews · Federal Way
Ace Hardware
4.2★ · 418 reviews · Renton
Northshore Ace Hardware
4.4★ · 312 reviews · Federal Way
True Value
4.5★ · 266 reviews · Portland
Beaumont Hardware
4.6★ · 210 reviews · Portland
Do it Best
4.6★ · 203 reviews · Lynden
Gateway True Value
4.6★ · 201 reviews · Enumclaw
Five Corners Hardware Company
4.8★ · 154 reviews · Seattle
Martin Lumber & Hardware
4.6★ · 188 reviews · Everett
Ace Hardware
4.4★ · 235 reviews · Lynden
WFC Fairway True Value
4.6★ · 178 reviews · Lynden
Greenwood Hardware
4.6★ · 178 reviews · Seattle
Olympia Supply
4.6★ · 155 reviews · Olympia
Ace Hardware
4.3★ · 196 reviews · Bellingham
Magnolia Ace Hardware
4.2★ · 205 reviews · Seattle
Tweedy and Popp
4.2★ · 172 reviews · Seattle
Tweedy & Popp
4.5★ · 111 reviews · Seattle
Madison Park Hardware
4.5★ · 40 reviews · Seattle
Ace Hardware
3.4★ · 77 reviews · Lacey
True Value
3.6★ · 39 reviews · Spokane Valley
Big-Box Hardware Chains in Washington
National chains with multiple locations across Washington. One row per brand — click the top-rated location for details.
| Brand | Locations | Avg Rating | Total Reviews | Top-rated location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Depot | 21 | 4.1★ | 42,797 | The Home Depot, Vancouver · 4.2★ → |
| Lowe's | 18 | 3.9★ | 38,160 | Lowe's, Spokane · 4★ → |
| Harbor Freight | 18 | 4.4★ | 18,864 | Harbor Freight Tools, Spokane · 4.4★ → |
Hardware Stores in Nearby Cities in Washington
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hardware stores are in Washington?
Washington has 41 locally-owned and franchise hardware stores plus 57 big-box locations across 3 national chains (Home Depot, Lowe's, Harbor Freight), with an average Google rating of 4.2 stars.
What is the top-rated locally-owned hardware store in Washington?
The General Store in Spokane is currently the highest-rated locally-owned or franchise hardware store in Washington, at 4.3 stars from 1591 reviews.
Which big-box hardware chains operate in Washington?
Home Depot (21 locations), Lowe's (18 locations), Harbor Freight (18 locations).