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Grainger - Building Supplies Near Me - San Jose, California

A Tool and His Money Founded in 1927 by William W. Grainger as a motor distributor, but has now grown to a worldwide company that sells a myriad of professional-grade hardware operates in the US, UK, & Japan. With nearly 600 branches and 33 distribution facilities, Grainger serves the true professional tradesmen with great customer service, good prices, and huge warehouses. The latter of which is important because even if the store is out, they can usually get it from their distribution center with a day or two, at worst. The Good: *App and website are both really good for shopping; the website,in particular, has some really wild search options. *Staff is always helpful and efficient *Much better selection of equipment and tools than the big box guys. *You can order straight from the app or website and pickup, or just show up and tell them what you're looking for, and they'll go to the back warehouse and retrieve it. Imagine that? Not having to wander around aimlessly, mouth wide, and actively looking for someone in an orange apron to help out. The Meh: *Only one location in the South Bay and only three on the entire Bay Area. This location is a little far for most, as it's in a random industrial neighborhood in far North San Jo. *The biggest difference btwn Grainger and the other hardware stores is no garden section and no lumber. The Ugly: *Hours kinda suck (M-F only, no weekends) compared to the more popular, consumer-oriented hardware stores. Conclusion: Great place for professionals to get their gear, but also available for layman or do-it-yourselfers. read more

Today I went back trying my last attempt to find the correct adapter for my shower fixture. The same lady casher who helped me before. I explained all the things I have tried and still couldn't find the right one. She went to ask her manager help. Her manager (Henry Tran) came back and took his time to understand my issue. He found the root cause of my issue. It is the type of thread that needed to be compression on one side of my adapter. They did not carry the adapter. But, he took his time to find out one on Amazon and even printed out the info for me. This is what I call above and beyond. This demonstrate the true essence of customer service. Patient, understanding, willingness to help and also competency. Provide solution instead of just trying to make a sale. This will benefit the business in the long run. This Grainger location seems to be under great culture and management. I am very impressed. read more

I stopped in looking for a Ballast for an air compressor. The front of the building is very long however when you walk inside the show room is quite small. It's very deceiving "the show room" as I watched the guy that was helping me jump on a picker and disappear into oblivion. 10 minutes later he returned with the part in hand. I can only guess how massive their where house must be, I mean who carries Ballast anyway let alone 50+ versions? Bottom line Grainger's carries a massive amount of hard to get. Specialty items at a great cost. The employees are also super friendly and helpful and take their time with each and every customer. read more

Grainger - Building Supplies Near Me - San Jose, California

I am glad Granger is still in the area. Some of the locations have closed, but if you need commercial or home supplies repair items, they often stock it. The prices may be higher than online locations but the ability to compare replacements and immediate pick up, helps a lot. Note they are basically a commercial retailer thus the store hours are limited. No weekend hours. read more

I wanted to by some items, I looked around ready to purchase but 3 employees was just standing and talking to one another, another person was attended to and I felt u was looked over...(bias). read more

100+F temperature in San Jose and our air conditioning unit decides to give up on us. Home warranty is unable to locate a contractor to come out and fix it. So I did my own investigation and figured it was a blown capacitor. Called a few HVAC places and none of them had the capacitor I was looking for. But one of them recommended i check with Grainger. A few minutes later, I had a very friendly rep work with me and locate the capacitor at the San Jose store. Transferred me to the ordering department and a few minutes later I had my capacitor reserved for pickup. Grainger is extremely serious about social distancing !! There was a long line of cars waiting to get into the parking lot and they were checking with every person before letting them into the store or drive around for pickup. But after 30 minutes in the car line and 10 minutes inside the store for pickup I had my capacitor. An hour later, AC is fixed and I can relax in 78F. Wonderful friendly service. Grainger really saved the day !! read more

I am really impressed with Granger's product order and pick-up following the COVID-19 Business practice guidelines. This location has set up a single lane Drive-through where people can order online and bring their printed order or receipt which is first checked off by an individual at the first stop counter area before proceeding to the product pick up area, all done while the driver is behind the wheel and kept at a safe distance. Great job, Grainger, for finding creative ways to keep their business going! read more

They can't seem to manage inventory correctly, I wasted a week and 3 trips to get an item that they kept ordering and somehow was never there. I had to just order it through Amazon instead. SMH read more

Came to return something and they had this ridiculous system where you wait in line and then wait again in a spot for help. Guy comes out tells us to wait while he walks off. He then is told he was to help us but walked over to another car. They won't let you in to return and the service is super slow. Over one hour wait. read more

Grainger - The line to hell. - Building Supplies Near Me - San Jose, California

Always been a fan of Grainger. In the olden days, you'd walk in a store and go through their encyclopedia set size catalog to find your SKU. Nowadays, you look online and order for curbside pickup a la covid protocol. I recently ordered a made in USA axe by Council Tools at a common price--so, competitive. However, most places would ship it to your home or business. I prefer to pick it up in person to make sure I would not have to return a "problem" order like I so often have done with Amazon and other online retailers. Thank goodness for Grainger, known for their huge product portfolio and superior customer service at a fair price. That's why so many businesses rely on Grainger. They help people get work done... read more

1) I feel I like to give "0" star to this business and this store, but yelp does not provide me this option. 1) My online order has an estimated pick up date, but when this date comes, there is no email notification about my order. So I try to call customer service, but no one pick up the phone!!! 2)I went to this store to check what's going on, they told me that this order was been cancelled long time ago. Why not sending any email to notifying me that the order has been cancelled? 3) The stores attendance tell me after 2 hours, there is another similar product will be in the store and right now it is on the way, so I wait for 2 hours nearby and still nobody called me to pick up. I went to the store again to ask why? Then they told me your order is not guaranteed on time, more people have placed order before you.... Why this kind of business and services can survive so long in this country? I don't understand at all!!! read more

Purchased some WD-40 lubricants. Great selection of tools and quick service. The added benefit of working with Grainger is that if you establish a Vendor account, your history gets reported to D&B and Equifax that can help build Business Credit. read more

The shoes here are terrible. I work 12 hours shift and they make your feet literally numb!

Great company. Order different items thru out the years and never has any issues. I highly recommend this company if you want to get a quality product fast and get your job done. They have cars lining up in the parking lot now and they give you your product while your in your car. It's like a drive thru hardware store, but beyond a hardware store. read more

You need tools? Insect repellant? Caskets? Yes, Grainger has it all, or at least almost. If they don't have it they can special order it for you as well. Customer service is great, but they are a bit on the pricey side. So you might end up paying double for something you could get at Home Depot unless you work for a major corporation that has an account with them. Still if you're in a bind and need something really quick, this might be the place just for you. Still, come early or late in the day as they do get really busy at lunch. read more

Great outdoor service. Look at their app first and make your list. They have great stuff!...

I ordered online and did curbside pickup during this Shelter in place. I drove up to the front, the guy radio'd in my name, and I proceeded to drive around the building. The line was fairly short and it wasn't too long before another gentlemen gave me my order. The process was quick and efficient. read more

Curbside pick up worked flawlessly for me. Great customer service and very polite personnel wearing PPE.

I came into the store for the first time not knowing what products and or services it provided? WOW! I was impressed with their products and services Luz was amazing, she was so kind, receptive and very knowledgeable with All aspects of Grainger material, policy and giving excellent customer service. I highly recommend her and the products they sell read more

My air conditioner conked out last night, and I tracked the issue to the capacitor. After a bit of searching, the only place I found locally that carried the appropriate replacement was Grainger. I ordered the part online for next-day pickup, and by 9:30 am I had an email that it was ready. As others have mentioned, they are funneling cars to an attendant in the parking lot who checks what you're looking for and directs you appropriately. In my case, with a completed online order, I was sent to the side of the building and someone handed me the part just as I pulled up. I was there less than 5 mins. Great friendly service. read more

Company gave wrong information about light bulbs and caused a hassle getting there and got a puncture to the tire on the road near by. Charges quite high and expensive on products than Home Depot and Lowe's. Return policy is also more difficult. read more

Everyone's doing something, just not helping anyone. They pick stuff up, move stuff around, pick their noses, but no greeting, no help for the people who are there. I asked a question, wanted to see if something was there in the warehouse for a quick pickup, the answer I got was, what does it say online? Now hiring signs outside of the building, apparently they only hire dicks. Older Asian gentlemen was demeaning asking me to look at my phone to show that the item will be available tomorrow. Didn't explain the system, just felt everyone should know that the warehouse is not accessible and it will take them an entire day to grab and prep a bucket of rodent poison for purchase. I'll buy somewhere else. Employees like that make the company and everyone they work with seem like shitty people. read more

Came over to this place today to pick up a online order and seen a worker helping customer outside. As I'm getting out my vehicle he runs in and locks the door on me and doesn't say anything. I parked right next to them. He could atleast said sorry we're closed. The other customer had to tell me they were already closed. What customer service they have. read more

I have used Grainger for many years. I just had a product stop working that I had purchased three month's ago, the service that I have received is top notch. They are sending a new product free of charge and they are paying the shipping. This say's a lot about a company . I will continue to purchase from Grainger just for their customer service. read more

Came here on a recommendation from Home Depot. I was looking for a industrial bolt. 1/2 by 20, grade 8, partial fine thread, 3 inch long. They have the bolt but it would have to be special order and it would take 4 business days. I basically didn't have time to wait but they gave me another recommendation at another business. I appreciate the recommendation and the other business had the bolts in Stock. This definitely save a lot of time for me. My overall experience at there location was good. -1 star because they didn't have the bolts in stock. I would use there service if I need to. read more

Helpful staff, good selection. I've had to visit this location a few times to nab safety-related gear (i.e. safety glasses, zip ties) and the location doesn't get any more convenient. On the other hand, do not make the assumption that items will be in stock, no matter how common the item may be. There was also a time where I was told via phone that the item was in stock at that location, and it turned out when I arrived they actually didn't have it (were confusing it with another item). High recommended to call and verify any item you are looking for is in stock with people AT THIS LOCATION. Do not call the Grainger reps via their national call-in number, as the online inventories may be misleading to their service reps and they will think your item is in stock. Call first and you won't be disappointed! read more

First , they have closed most stores. The phone service goes to some offsite location and the people do not know what they are doing. It has cost my company over $10,000.00 in lost revenue. I have to drive 50 miles to a location to order parts. Then they say the parts will arrive next day and a week later they arrive and are incorrect. read more

I used to pick up parts here for a company when I was a driver. And they have construction type sun glasses that caught my attention. Oakley and Harley Davidson Brand. So I came back here several weeks ago, but didn't find the right orange shade I wanted. Instead I got me this Harley Davidson Brand Sun Glasses that are so chrome you can actually use it as a mirror. I ain't a biker but the chrome shade is A-OK. They have some other gears for doing construction jobs or even as a freelance demo man. Like Helmets and Gloves. Again, this is for companies pre-ordered stuff and then pick ups, but they also have merchandises that are easy to browse around to. read more

Grainger - Building Supplies Near Me - San Jose, California

Came in looking for a fairly obscure part. The associate who helped me was great but I forget her name. In fact all the team members working I could hear asking questions and being patient with everyone. Will be making this a regular stop when I need things now. read more

Hmmmm, pretty inefficient operation at pick up. One guy outside and one guy inside All done in a serial fashion talking over radios? How about two guys At dock 1 getting order numbers and getting orders from the back done in parallel. read more

This place is heaven! They have every tool imaginable and a fast moving line! Exceptional work guys, I will be back again.

Great customer service. Parts are cheap. My Lennox furnace blower motor burn out and I've called around Lennox authorized dealer for a replacement motor and also for replacement capacitor. They quoted me $280 for motor and $70 for capacitor. I was like DAMN!!! I read around on the forums people mentioned Grainger. I checked their website and their motors are cheap. The only thing is I have to remove the whole blower and bring the motor to them for a match. I got the GE motor for $88 and capacitor for $5. Wow, I'm a happy customer. Now I just have to figure out how to wire it all together. Let see if everything will work....... read more

Felt like I was waiting at the DMV...after 20 mins I plus just left, very inefficient there.

Jose was extremely helpful today! I am so glad he was there to help me. Thank you for making this purchase painless! I look forward to making more purchases from Grainger. Great Customer Service! read more

The service there at Grainger exceeded my expectations. If ordering parts I recommend asking to speak with Renee. She went above and beyond to help me out and getting my parts ordered. There was some confusion with another associate there and the order was never placed. I called in and spoke with Renee, she helped me re-order my parts and turned my rating into a 5 star be siding the misplaced order placed weeks in advance. Either way, my parts are on order and I will be asking for Renee the customer service rep every time I order from them!!! Thank you again for helping me get what I need.! read more

Placed an order and was running late picking up so decided to call them. I called both an 800 and a local number and both took me to the same main customer service line. I then asked to speak with the local branch which has my order. Both responded that the store does not accept incoming calls and that they would have to email the store. As you can imagine emails are not for urgent situations and I asked repeatedly for the phone number for the store. They refused to give me any phone number and the best I could get was the email which after sending I got no response. read more

Great customer service, friendly staff. So far I've been here numerous times and they always are very eager to help. They have a great inventory but you may have to ask about what you want. But that is OK they are all very nice and helpful and don't use pressure to sell you tools. Great place. read more

Great staff and a huge help. But the prices are outrageous. I just notice today that a case of 25 water bottles there is almost $8 before CRV... That same case of water, same brand at your local CVS, Target, Safeway or Mi Pueblo is $2.99 before CRV for 25 bottles of water. Of course all of their other products are over priced. read more

Placed a phone order on Monday with Brittney and was told it'd come in the next day, Tuesday. She was very helpful and kind to help me check if other Grainger stores had the item I was looking for in stock. Came in the next day around 11ish, proceeded to the 'Express Check Out' and I only had to wait around 3 minutes or so. This is where I took off a star, I was helped by this older lady, she asked me what's the company name and I said, it's not under a company name. Then she asked, what's the name the order was under, and I said the name. THEN she gave me a nasty look and looked at the customer to the left of me and so I thought maybe I didn't hear her correctly, so I said, sorry, what was it again? And she repeated her question, what's the name of the person who placed the order (somewhere along the lines of that), and again, I repeated my name. She got the order and handed it off to her co worker. At first I thought she woke up on the wrong side of the bed, but I think it's safe to assume that she's either sexist or racist because when she helped the customer behind me, she was very nice to him, whereas she gave me some stank attitude. The guy who rang me up was a lot more polite, respectful, and nice. Didn't get to catch his name though. This was also the only store that carried the v belt I was looking for and it works better than the OEM that came with the trimmer. Looks like this is where I'll be buying the v belt when I need a replacement. read more