Unique rambling jungle of old and new DIY materials. The staff are real characters, friendly and helpful; often times knowledgeable. Check it out. read more

Super friendly service and fair prices for scrap copper. Also, a great selection of tools both new and used. Highly recommend. read more

I tried ordering Jerry cans three separate times because I was on a lot of business trips prior to a road trip. Not one of the companies could actually handle getting the jerry can to my door. I happened to be driving up in Sonoma County before my summer road trip and remembered the salvage yard being pretty cool. I called and they had Jerry cans and then I had peace of mind for my road trip. read more

Bataeff Salvage - Jerry cans with side vehicle mounts and spouts. Under $50 each! - Hardware Stores Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

It's a salvage yard. I have found many neat things that I could repourpose and use in my life. I have picked up their large plastic drums and sawed them in have and drilled drain holes and submerged them half way to combat a gopher problem I had at my old residence and it worked lovely. I have also found that they do have limited supply of large pots/ outdoor gas burners. It's a neat place to find something you may not know you were looking for. There are many items that have been given there to be reworked/parted out. It tends to be rather muddy so wear appropriate shoes. read more

Between our garden, kid projects, home upkeep, and my husband working construction Bataeff seems to cover all the bases. We've gone in for one thing and left with many more items checked off the list. The staff is super helpful and have a lot of knowledge if you have questions. Really organized for how much inventory they have. Definitely like to shop here before the big named company's. read more

We bought several 55 gallon rainwater plastic barrels from them for $20 each. It worked really well capturing rainwater for our garden,

This place is great for finding the perfect touch for your DIY projects. We found a copper roof for a bird house and most recently this place had inspired me for this years pumpkin. Take a walk around back and you can't help to get your artistic side inspired. read more

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Great location for random finds! Save time and call 1st! Roger and Cory whom run that place are great guys.

Ummmm, amazing! Everything I need for all of my miscellaneous projects that I most likely will never finish AND I do not have to hear 'can I help you find something' 800 times from some kid in a bright orange apron. If I am going to spend money I really should not spend, I prefer to spend it someplace local, and this place is right on my way to work. I just need to face the facts, it was meant to be. read more

This is where metal goes to die, literally. Bataeff salvage co. is a small operated junk/salvage yard. You can find an array of parts and or scarps of all sizes and cost. They have some new items and old ones. I never would have found it if my friend hadn't taken me. Its off of santa rosa avenue, on Mountain View Ave. Really quite a unique place, from steel scrap, to shovels, to pressure cookers, to kit kat bars, Bataeff salvage might just have it! read more

I was astounded by the incredible service I received at this place! Literally, every time I even started thinking of a need or question someone was there to answer it! The prices on their wood is as high or much higher than new wood, so I only bought a couple things but they are a wonderful resource for the odd and interesting...reclaimed things. But they are misting old wood, tree slabs and some metal. read more

I like this place, tons of odds and ends all under one roof (or yard). I've bought a lot of scrap steel from them for my Jeep project and their prices are very reasonable. The staff are helpful and fun to interact with. They are much more than scrap steel, they sell tools and associates items that are brand new and still in the packaging. Its a nice little neighbor gem. read more

This place has surplus ammo cans! That was the one item I was searching SR for. Friedman's used to have them, but apparently they were a one time purchase (special order). I called Good to Go Military Surplus (Cotati), and the referred me to Bataeff. The small ones were only $15, there was two pallets full, and they were in great condition. They had bigger ones for $20. read more

One star off because it's too expensive for a salvage yard. But nevermind that- it's SO much fun! You can probably find what you need, and you'll walk out with $50 worth of stuff you don't need at all, just because it was too neat to pass up. I haven't been in a year or so, but when I was going more regularly Bataeff's was espcially good for line/rope, cables, fasteners (meaning nails, screws, washers, etc), and copper in sheets or other random formats. It's not that organized, but it's not that big either, so you can find what you need. If you have some time and are in the area, you should come check it out, just to see what they have that day. Bonus- the folks that work there have always been nice, too. read more

I love this place. Plan at least an hour to wander around all the odd stuff. I found several 3 gallon clean water containers (easier for grandma-me to handle than 40# 5 gal filled jugs) and a sheet of metal with water/oxidation stains that make it look like a Buddhist etching. I framed it. Go by and have a look! read more

My husband's favorite place to look around and find unique things. Only way to get him take the drive to Santa Rosa is promise to stop at this place. He never leaves empty handed! read more

Not as cool as it was when I gave a 4 star review in 2010. I have been frequenting Bataeff for many years now. You can still find random stuff here. I have noticed the stock is running low and not being replenished like it used to. It is still fun to come here and search for random doodads for your off the wall project. I have also noticed their prices are for run of the mill stuff you can buy at a hardware store are higher. read more

Looking for great deal on off the wall and not so off the wall stuff this is the place. You owe it to yourself to check this place out.

I always stop at this place if I'm going the back way to Friedman's. Combination salvage yard/hardware store/graveyard for old appliances, it is a scavenger hunt for adults. You can find a parachute or a $5 hurricane lamp. The inside is trippy especially the ceiling with all sorts of old hanging copper and brass items, ammo, guns - things they will not sell you but are cool to look at. Do not wear flip flops or heels - this is a steel toe boot kind of place. Worth a stop if you are in the area. They will even buy your excess copper. read more

I go once a week or so to get all sorts of useful nick-nack and junk.

I could agree with the guy who gave it only 4 stars based upon some stuff being too expensive, but some of there merchandise is insanely under priced! For a long time, in the covered section right before the indoor shop and cashier area, they had several big plastic bins full of drill bits and Recip saw blades....American made, titanium nitride drill bits in sorta odd sizes, like 23/64", 29/64" and similar for a buck each! The sawzall blades were a buck or 2 each as well, and name brand items. I've also bought angle iron, galvanized winch cable, and fishing lures at pretty good to excellent prices. Surplus fittings, nuts, bolts, fasteners, electrical terminals are all priced pretty well, while many of the tools and other items inside with the cashier are priced high. Some of the tools aren't any better than Harbor Freights stuff, and priced higher. The drill bits, Recip saw blades, and fishing lures give the place 5 stars in my book, and the admittedly unique atmosphere allows some high prices to not give the place any downgrade read more