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South East Ace Inc.
2085 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204, United States
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South East Ace Inc.
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Ma
Review №1

Fast,friendly service, a rarity.Thanks for helping me get my stuff in a few keys made

Co
Review №2

If I could give no Stars I would. Ordered a simple screen door weeks ago. Was supposed to be here every Wednesday since then. So far no door. No phone call to say it didnt come in. Ace isnt around the corner like the big places. You have to travel to get there. I had to call so far to see if it had come in. Both people on the phone could only tell me that they didnt know. No follow up to see when it was coming. Its easier to say it will be here next Wednesday. I dont particularly like going to the bigger places but at least they can tell you what they have or when it will be there. Save your money and go to the big stores. Some small businesses need to ramp up their business etiquette to deserve local patronage.

ch
Review №3

Nice looking store. I dont think they have an accurate guage of their inventory.

Ow
Review №4

Great locally/family owned hardware store. Claude (owner) Paul (manager) good genuine people who care about their customers. Not the biggest store ever but has everything you need. I would highly recommend shopping here over some of the other guys like lowes and home depot

Pa
Review №5

The young clerk was so helpful. I was hoping to find license plate bolts, and he tried three on the car, unsuccessfully, but still a kind service. I found the bubble wrap I needed at a good price. The store is clean and well organized with plenty of help.

De
Review №6

Store staff friendly knowledgeable and very helpful with customer needs.

Gr
Review №7

Never go back. I bought some hardware. Bolts.I bought wrong size. And the old man would not exchange them for the ones i needed.Next time Ill just go to Lowes.Lesson learned..

Gl
Review №8

Friendly staff, great selection

Ja
Review №9

Always extremely helpful and friendly.

AL
Review №10

THE YOUNG MAN AT THE FRONT REGISTER WAS VERY HELPFUL AND ANSWERED ALL OF MY QUESTIONS

Ja
Review №11

Small, but always has what I need and I dont have to walk around for miles trying to find stuff and someone to help me. Super helpful and friendly staff. They are the convenience store for hardware!

Ca
Review №12

Always have what I need. Great customer service. Ace hardware was my first place of employment and hold a special place in my heart.

jo
Review №13

Rather go to ace than lowes any day. All ways have what I need. Someone always meets me at the door ready and willing to assist. At lowes the workers run from you when they see you coming

Ca
Review №14

Amazing how much they can fit in such a small space

Jo
Review №15

Bought a new Traeger grill yesterday from Ace, aka The Helpful Place. Paid over the phone and it was assembled and delivered for free! The bearded Gent that delivered it was especially knowledgeable regarding pellet flavoring.

To
Review №16

Waiting on a resolution on a faulty stihl chainsaw (a definite lemon). Will update soon.Update: Saw was exchanged reven though stihl would do nothing. A+ for customer service

An
Review №17

My new favorite hardware. They are very helpful and have a great inventory at very good prices. They are so much better than the big box stores.

Se
Review №18

They have my favorite powerade

K
Review №19

Very poor customer service experience here. I rarely leave negative reviews but after I purchased an online order I was told they were out of stock and would personally have to cancel the order by calling the corporate number after my credit card had already been charged. The manager would not speak to me and/or could not be reached. At every level the message was that they were not responsible.

Ha
Review №20

Popped by this store a few weeks ago in search of a lock - the staff was super helpful. Got assistance quickly and found just want I needed. I love supporting local businesses like these! You should definitely stop by, they are most helpful.

R
Review №21

Small hardware store that should have better customer service. Not all items in stock.

Ba
Review №22

Helpful, friendly staff. Parking at the door and no waiting.

Ti
Review №23

Good customer service.

Pu
Review №24

A wonderfully wide array of products and great selection for such a small location. The staff is friendly and helpful. I find what I am looking for quickly every time. This is the only hardware store on this side of the river that is close to downtown Columbia, and I choose to use it quite often.

Ch
Review №25

Good customer service helpful staff 👍

Ch
Review №26

Surge was AMAZIN

Ja
Review №27

Great place to go!

He
Review №28

Small, product filled hardware store. I was in and out in 5 minutes thanks to Serge’s great help and Hanna’s speedy checkout. I will definitely come back for all my hardware needs.

Na
Review №29

Always have what I need. Serge came outside and changed the screws on my license plate. He was very respectable and did it quickly, something you won’t find at Lowe’s

Al
Review №30

The staff is always very helpful and polite! They usually have what I need, but if they don’t, they help me find a way to get it quickly. They assembled and delivered a new grill for us perfectly! I highly bc recommenced ACE on N Beltline!

W
Review №31

Good 👍

Ma
Review №32

Great people, very clean organized

Mi
Review №33

Store workers all very helpful and accommodating. Very clean, very organized hardware store.

Da
Review №34

I love this place. Not super big but extremely helpful staff. Its great to have a hardware store on this side of town again!

Ch
Review №35

The guys helped me find what I needed quickly, my only complaint is that the older gentleman on the register took ten minutes to do my return.

ro
Review №36

Get materials there for a few jobs on that side of town

Ja
Review №37

Everyone is so helpful and friendly.

Al
Review №38

This is my local hardware. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The store is locally owned, convenient, and carries everything you would expect in a hardware store, ranging from gardening supplies and outdoor grills to the expected outdoor and indoor hardware, paint, and tools, to household items like lightbulbs and specialized batteries, etc If in doubt about whether they might have something, give them a ring and they’ll be happy to talk with you about it. They are much more convenient, and local and knowledgeable than the big box stores

be
Review №39

Great real hardware store with knowledgeable employees

Ki
Review №40

When my friend and I arrived we were greeted by a salesperson, which was expected. My friend needed some drill bits and I needed a conceal carrier holder. I asked the salesperson if they carried any holders and I was given an immediate look of suspicion. He awkwardly looked at his coworkers after I asked the question, he replied no we do not. After I got my answer, we proceeded to look for drill bits for my friend. However, to our surprise we were being followed and watched as if we were criminals. The three of them watched us the entire time as he picked out what drill bits he wanted. The entire buying experience was extremely uncomfortable. I sincerely hope we werent being watch solely because we both are black. Unfortunately that seemed to be the case, I will not return to this establishment and keep my business in Sumter around a more military friendly environment.

Na
Review №41

I would definitely recommend comin and shoppin at ace. I went in there and they helped me out find wat I was lookin fo. The tall guy helped me find exactly what I was lookin fo

Li
Review №42

Had two online orders to pick up in this local store, supposedly available for pickup the same day as shown online, but it has been four days and nobody even contacted me at all if the orders are ready or not. Called during this waiting time (two days after I placed the orders) and the gentlemen (not a good attitude) told me they were waiting for the truck to come but no more update since then. First time shopping Ace online and probably my last time.

Pa
Review №43

Staff is always so friendly and helpful here!

Ra
Review №44

Helpful staff. Small local, neighborhood hardware store. If you dont see it, just ask. They merchandise everywhere!

gr
Review №45

Always well staffed . Friendly helpful and knowledgeable . I havent given them a question they couldnt answer . Great place !

Wi
Review №46

Here I am five years later. Still go there for most needs, in fact even yesterday. Past year or two, there are two guys there esp. helpful: Surge and Taylor, have been great, really knowledgeable. If they dont know it, its probably because our knowledge of warp-field theory and Borg algorithms isnt that advanced yet. Okay, kidding on the last part.Five years ago: Yes, the hours are not as wide open as chains, but if you want someone knowledgeable and who doesnt run from you or pretend like he or she didnt see you, Id say go here. Ive never had a bum steer from these folks. Can you say the same of the big chain stores?

we
Review №47

Great service

We
Review №48

A lot of times, the Columbia-area Ace stores dont have what I need, but the staff is always knowledgeable about what they do have and can typically point me toward some other local spot that does stock the more niche products Im looking for (especially at the Beltline location). Its rare that I have to wander the aisles at any of the three local Ace Hardware stores looking for something--whether they stock it or not--and I appreciate that.

Br
Review №49

Theres one person there that is friendly and knowledgeable. The rest, especially that young redhead kid are very unsociable. Not to mention I was looked at like a crazy person when I asked for a compression fitting. Ill just go to Lowes, theyre just as dumb but at least its cheaper.

ty
Review №50

Good place to pick up individual pieces of hardware without having to buy an entire pack.

Pa
Review №51

The staff at Ace is always eager to help and help you find the right product.

Je
Review №52

All employees are friendly and helpful. I love going here.

Ja
Review №53

Great service, good discounts, kind and helpful.

He
Review №54

A real Hardware Store with helpful, knowledgeable staff...they offer a broad range of products in-store, and whatever they do not have in stock they can get in a very short period of time. I came to this store in Southeast Columbia from my home in Blythewood (about a 30-mile roundtrip) because they assembled and delivered a Weber grill to my home for the same price as was offered by the local Lowes (only about 4 miles from my home)...but Lowes did not offer free assembly or delivery.

Sk
Review №55

No waiting... in and out!!! Love this place... Friendly staff too..

El
Review №56

I love the staff here! Id give it five stars but for two things:The selection is a bit limited and theyre now not open on Sundays.

Pa
Review №57

Help you find what you need quickly.

jo
Review №58

Great place, friendly and helpful staff, awesome that theyre in Forest Acres and I can support local and not the big boxes.

El
Review №59

Great Hardware Store. Very nice people.

P.
Review №60

Excellent staff, service and selection!

Pe
Review №61

I WAS TREATED WITH THE UTMOST RESPECT, GREAT STAFF.

lo
Review №62

Always approached asking if I need help. Super friendly

An
Review №63

Always helpful. Friendly staff and good selection.

Ch
Review №64

Great place to buy my stuff....

J
Review №65

Went to get keys made.Customer service was terrible.Darion was the only employee that acted like he appreciated my business.

Ma
Review №66

The staff was friendly and helpful.

T
Review №67

Horrible hours as it closes at 6pm and not open on Sunday! I can go to Lowes for better selection and better hours.

Gl
Review №68

Good service, good selection

Je
Review №69

Great Place open on Sunday! and the best place to get keys copied hands down.!!!!!!

Au
Review №70

The store hours posted on google, and the store hours posted on the door of their store both say they close at 7:00 Monday - Friday. I got there at 6:20 and they were closed.

Co
Review №71

Google maps and their answering machine both say they are open on Sunday. They arent.

Ju
Review №72

Small friendly accessible store.

El
Review №73

So I was told today that returns will only be accepted at the Ace Hardware location the item was bought from..

Me
Review №74

Dear T. Clark: You are incorrect. The closing time is 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and is open until 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Pi
Review №75

Great people to deal with

Jo
Review №76

Great place to shop

Br
Review №77

Had what I needed close by

jA
Review №78

Very nice employee.

Se
Review №79

Great local hardware store

A.
Review №80

Large selection and prices are not high like you find in smaller stores sometimes.

Jo
Review №81

Always helpful

Da
Review №82

Couldnt make all keys I needed

Vi
Review №83

Friendly knowledgeable

St
Review №84

Knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, close!

Ho
Review №85

Helpful, amazing people

So
Review №86

Great help

Sh
Review №87

Staff is wonderful

Pa
Review №88

Service is great

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4.4 Rating
  • Address:2085 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204, United States
  • Site:http://acehardware.com/mystore/index.jsp?store=16665&cid=localstore16665
  • Phone:+1 803-569-4223
Categories
  • Hardware store
  • Home improvement store
  • Paint store
  • Tool store
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–6PM
  • Thursday:8AM–6PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:8AM–6PM
  • Sunday:8AM–6PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Assembly service:Yes
  • Service guarantee:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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