I needed a lock for a locker and came to this business. It was my first time here. I was able to find a parking space - quite a few spots were available at the time of my visit. Once inside, I was able to find the aisle I needed to be in - each aisle had a sign showing some of the items within that aisle. Once I viewed the locks they had, which were many choices, I finally settled on one and went to pay at the register. There was a customer already in line, but since I only had 1 item, they allowed me to purchase my item ahead of their purchase. So nice. After getting the item, I noticed the package might be a bit difficult to open and asked the employee if there was something to use to open it and without hesitation, they opened it for me, which I certainly appreciated. Overall, I got what I needed and great service was provided. read more

Christophers Hardware - Locks - Hardware Stores Near Me - Sandy Spring, Maryland

Do NOT let them mix paint for you. I needed a quart of Benjamin Moore paint for a small repair and brought in the old paint can with the mixing codes. When I applied the paint to the wall, instead of being China White, a standard color, it showed up as being very yellow. I went back to the store and was told that because they had to mix the base to create the standard correct color, they would have to charge me again. Bottom line, I went to another Benjamin Moore paint shop and they mixed the paint perfectly. Poorly maintained or dirty equipment might have been the cause. Howard read more

What a fantastic mom and pop hardware store. Greeted as I walked in with a smile. Even though they didn't carry the item I was looking for, they suggested good alternatives. I did purchase some other items. read more

What a wonderful store! The staff is friendly and they have an amazing selection of products. I have yet to go here and not find what I want! Thank you! read more

Absolutely Wonderful!! Such a pleasure to shop there. Sandy Springs is a cute little town. A worthwhile tripEmployees are great

Customer service here is very good and so so much better than another ACE in Clarksville so I drive the extra distance.

They have been around since HS, the staff is always friendly and helpful & knowledgeable, Ive come here for so many different things, intricate hardware, tools in a pinch, HOT SAUCES And grilling needs, THEY HAVE LOTS!!!! Same owners since they were in the shopping center down the street. Cut your keys or grab some paint, like to support the locals vs BIG retail stores where nobody really knows or is helpful. And I have one ALOT closer. read more

I shop here for my hardware needs ...beautiful store, well-kept, nicely organized. The owners Tom and Glenna are very hands on. The staff is excellent as well . I just attended my first ladies night -what fun. Great group of women. The speakers were very helpful with the product they were promoting. Looking forward to the next ladies night event..... read more

Christophers Hardware - Hardware Stores Near Me - Sandy Spring, Maryland

All around a great family owned local hardware store. I've been a customer for years both here and at their previous location back in the day. I'm not really a hardware or construction person but they have whatever I need 9 times out of 10. Awesome customer loyalty program for us regulars! They have a decent selection of just about everything and the staff has always been very helpful...even when I'm not sure what I'm looking for. They always have a good variety of seasonal products as well, including pet friendly snow melter/salt, which can be hard to find elsewhere sometimes. They also have a "ladies night" which I haven't been to but it sounds like a cool idea. Do note that they close at 5pm on Sundays. Good to know especially if you're working on a project during the summer months. The only major con is if you need to buy anything in bulk. Maybe go to a larger chain store for that. They used to have everything in ample stock but lately it's been more like I need such and such type of nail and they only have two boxes when I need five. And because I'm not a construction person I then spend half an hour hemming and hawing in the aisle looking for something comparable that they have five of. Sure this wouldn't be a problem if I were a normal person using the nails for a normal purpose as one of their alternatives would work fine. Except I'm not normal and I'm usually using the nails for some epic Martha Stewart inspired holiday decoration that requires five boxes of the same exact nails. Aside from that small technicality they're fantastic! read more

Customer service at Christopher's Hardware is incredible. I find their staff very knowledgeable, attentive, courteous, and deliberate in their customer attention. I live in the area and always choose Christopher's hardware first when I have to fix something around the house. Whether the problem is plumbing, drywall, masonry, electrical, HVAC, paint, kitchen & bathroom, or yard they always have a knowledgeable opinion on correcting the problem and 95% of the time I have what I need. Their tool department by far competes with big box stores and has every tool known to man and then some. The store has a few 2x4's and other small pieces of plywood and drywall which is enough to get you out of a bind but it's not a store you would go to if you needed a lot of wood for a home project. Recently the kitchen sink drain seal started leaking and after multiple failed attempts of trying to patch it, install a new cork seal, etc I finally went to Christopher's and asked how to fix this problem and the gentlemen recommended the use of a silicon seal which to this day has not leaked. This morning I'm waiting for the store to open because I need help repairing a broken shower head. I know that the staff will be able to walk me through extracting the broken threads in the pipe behind the wall and have the right tool to do the job. This store is my first stop for every home repair or enhancement! read more

I love Christophers hardware. Everyone is polite, friendly, and very knowledgeable. It's a great place to run into when you're in the middle of a project. Especially when you don't want to drive all the way to one of the large box stores, where it takes forever to find what you need and you wait in long lines. Christophers hardware store has just about anything you need. It's the perfect local community business. read more

This is the greatest local hardware store. Unlike the big chain stores, the staff is unfailingly available, knowledgeable, helpful, and courteous. Thank you Christopher's. And their products are great - including extra special finds. Today they had a range of Maryland themed tee shirts - beautiful design and great quality. read more

I make in the other day needing a metal shower hose which no one seems to have in stock and just carry the cheaper plastic one. My experience was incredible, I live a little over ten miles away from them but the trip is worth it!!! Searching for hardware stores, I saw their listing and on the off chance other places failed I called in to make sure they had the part and the gentleman on the phone had good manners and assistive skills. Getting there was a quaint drive on Olney Sandy Spring Rd, nostalgic would be a great word considering how most of the DMV area is. Very caring and friendly staff, like S. W. said family owned and operated but the slightly higher price but worth it and only moments entering the store I was asked if I needed help. read more

I've used the Ashton-Sandy Spring store a few times and will never return. When I didn't want to go into a big box retail store I've spent my money here on things like Grass seeds, brooms, keys made, glue, rakes, lawn and leaf bags. During COVID-19 in September I went in wearing a new mask AND latex gloves. I was stopped as soon as I walked in. That would've been fine, especially during COVID-19, but I walked in 6ft behind a White family who were not stopped and asked what they needed. The sales person was cold and mercurial. She responded with fast single word answers to my questions about Lysol being in stock or anything like it. I am Black, female, friendly, from military family, professional and raised in a small town. I heard there was Lysol in DC by my office, but didn't want to trek there. I wrote the store an email about the experience and heard nothing back. The undertones of racism I received is why there is such unrest in America today. I will NEVER again spend my money at this establishment and have advised my friends, neighbors and colleagues to do the same. The stores sales people are also not diverse. Maybe more diversity would help with your sketchy front entrance customer service. I will never spend another red cent at this store. read more

Every person I have run into in this hardware store are so kind and helpful. I have never seen anyone without a smile on their face. They have anything you could need (including dog flea medicine) lol. Would never want to go to any other hardware store! I love Christopher's! read more

You can't find a more helpful and friendly hardware store than Christopher's! They've been service Olney and Sandy Spring for decades, and they can help you with just about any home or garden fix-it or major project. Their employees know A LOT and can help answer questions and provide recommendations for just about every plumbing, garden, paint, electrical or construction need. read more

This is the type of store you just want to go to because everyone is nice, they are really helpful, and they have just about everything. I go there for window glass, shovels, and the nut and bolt that has to match the othe 5 you have! they have it all. Easy to get to, great prices, plenty of parking, no lines and you can grab a cup of coffee from the Kuerig, Christophers is worth it. read more

Always incredible customer service with a smile. They go out of their way to be friendly and all the staff is incredibly knowledgeable! This is a great place to buy local!!! read more

Excellent customer service and, unlike the big box stores, you are likely to be able to get help from the same individuals if you need to come back multiple times as you work through big, complicated projects. They will work with you for as long as it takes to get it right and to your satisfaction. The store is well-stocked with competitively priced merchandise, and is meticulously kept, with ample staff available in every department. Things might get a little backed up at the single cash register, but if that's the cost of doing business at a family-owned, community business, it's a price well-worth paying. Thank you Tom, Glenna, Rob, Michael, and everyone on your team. read more

This lovely girl named Bella helped me out soooo much and really made my experience pleasurable but this one old lady was very rude and she got very close to me without her mask on and she kept insisting on buying more products. All in all the service was good except for the old smelly lady. read more

They try hard.. And I try hard not to go to Home Depot! It's a neighborhood hardware store like from the old days and the serve is very good.. They special order what they don't stock too.. read more

Wonderful neighborhood store! Has just about anything you would need for hardware and house hold items. Friendly staff was very knowledgeable of what they carry, what aisle it is in and also suggested other solutions for what you need. (For example they suggested using an empty picnic ketchup container for applying a powder plant fertilizer) The store hours are great for for picking things before or after work too. Great store. read more

Very nicely laid out store with more stock items than you would expect. Friendly, accessible, and for the most part knowledgeable, staff. Their prices can be a little steep but it's still a nice option to the big orange store down the road. read more

I have frequently gone to Christophers for solutions needing intelligent help. Repeatedly they have come through for me. The other day, I took a gallon of unopened paint I purchased at Home Depot over a year ago in hopes they could shake it up, saving me considerable time doing it manually. I was will to pay to have it done. Not only were they willing put it into their paint shaker gizmo, it was done with a smile and for no charge. Always good service! read more

I have always loved this store, and followed them to their new location. They ALWAYS have what I need, and the one time they didn't, they ordered it for me. The staff are friendly, helpful and efficient! Sue read more

Freda Resnick of "Decorating Spaces" consults with customers at Christopher's Hardware and does in home consultations for a reasonable fee. Freda came out to my home and recommended paint colors for seven rooms. Six out of seven rooms are painted and they all look amazing! Everything flows. I highly recommend Freda. She listened to my preferences and made perfect choices. read more

Such a lovely local hardware store. The employees are wonderful. They are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The owners Glenna and Tom are always there and willing to help and make sure feel welcomed and appreciated. read more

A hardware store worth it's weight in gold! Nothing is more valuable than your time so convenience and amazing inventory presented in an orderly and neat way make Christopher's Hardware a gem. I never fail to find exactly the item needed no matter how small or large at competitive prices. AND....the staff is not only extremely knowledgeable but polite and friendly! read more

Service isn't what it used to be. I have shopped there several times in the past and recently went back and was surprised at the price hikes in everything. The staff behind the counter( a young man and lady)were more interested in their own personal conversation rather than helping me out. Last time shopping there for me. Back up the road to Kendell's Hardware. read more

I love this place. Every one of their staff is knowledgeable. I go in and tell them my problem, and they help me find all the tools I will need to fix it, and then add some helpful advice or trick that cuts my repair time. Worth the trip, since I only have to go once per project! read more

Took my pocket knives to be sharpened. They "sharpened" them and in the process destroyed the blades! They were barely salvageable when I took them somewhere else to be fixed. Both blades had deep gouges. The gentleman I had fix them said that they were pretty much destroyed and that the store should buy me new knives! I will never do business with them again, for any reason. read more

Best quality paint (Benjamin Moore) and an amazing color consultant! She helped me pick out the perfect color for my home. I'm there regularly, and am always greeted warmly. There is very little I've ever needed that they didn't have, or couldn't get. I'll shop there any day before I go to a big box store. read more

Awesome company!!! Family owned and operated. While some of the chain hardware stores may be a bit cheaper for some products, what you get in customer service is well worth the few extra dollars you might spend. They offer everything the other chains offer AND you don't have to search for an employee to get assistance :) read more

Despite what Babara S. says they are a GREAT LOCAL STORE !!! They always have everything I need to fix things.They are very nice and Helpful and everyone I know Loves them.TOO BAD YELP FOCUSES ON THE NEGATIVE. They are a Great Community store that cares about its customers!! read more

The other day I came in for three things: a dust buster filter, a cfl light bulb & a "green" substance presumably to take care of a drain without using something caustic. They had the filter, a kind gentleman helped me decide which wattage/cfl to purchase to equal the one I brought in--he even said he'd take care of the old one--when I asked if he knew where/how I could dispose of it--and thirdly I was sorta kinda prepared to pay for some kind of environmentally friendly goo to unclog my kitchen sink drain. He recommended a mini snake and said it was only $3.99. When I brought it home it did the trick just as he said! Very satisfied. read more