Excellent service. Large selection of hardware for a small space. Everything I needed plus I was able to avoid the big box store chaos with reasonable prices. Happy to support locally. I'll be back read more

Great selection. They have really done an outstanding job of remodeling the interior of the store. Now, they have a huge selection of just about everything, as they have optimized the space so well. When I arrive, there are always employees to help find things quickly. This is a real jewel in downtown Ypsilanti for DIY projects, and to avoid the long drive to Lowes, or Home Depot. read more

Bought a hose attachment.. worked awfully. Called the guy working a couple hours the same day about returning it. He said all I needed was my receipt and he remembered me. Then when I get there tells me I also need the tiny code that was wrapped around the hose attachment (who the hell keeps that) for the barcode that is also on the receipt I brought in.. so drove all the way back out for nothing and paid 20$ for a useless item. Wouldn't recommend.. go to Walmart or a bigger brand that isn't afraid to lose 20$ lol. read more

Ypsi Hardware - Hardware Stores Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Came in today to my local Ace Hardware. I had a couple screens that needed to be redone. Cree was very helpful and tried to save me some money by reusing my current screen. Not sure that it's gonna work but he's going to try. I've been to this Ace Hardware many times, and they are so very helpful. You never have to look around for a sales person like some of the big box stores and they will help you out to find what you need and what works best for you. It is a small Ace Hardware but the service is awesome. read more

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Really enjoy this store for picking up the little things. I have gotten keys and random stuff to fix a toilet here. Both times we had good customer service, the parking is right outside the door (both in front and there's a parking lot in back,) and the prices are just slightly higher than other places. Definitely happy to have this store so close by with a surprisingly decent selection for sure a small storefront. Thanks! read more

I have been taking all of my lawn and garden needs to Congdon's Ace Hardware for well over the past 30 years. I have come to know the friendly staff who work there, and they are first people I call on the phone when I have some serious questions about what products work the best, especially when it comes to small household repair projects. The level of professional service they provide is second to none. Likewise, their prices are very reasonable, and I have never had any problems returning any product that didn't meet my expectations or perform properly. Moreover, Congdon's has a full-service lawn mower, and snow blower repair facility. Two years ago when my mower failed to start, I took it in and had them thoroughly examine the machine to diagnose the problem. I was debating what the mower's issues might be, and how much it would cost before crossing over the "It's just better to buy a new lawn mower, than to fix the old one" threshold. Another repair place had quoted me $75 an hour to examine the mower to find the problem, then the price of the parts, and labor on top of it. I was very happy to find out it was just a magneto that needed to replaced, and the final price out the door was only $25.00 at Congdon's. When I had an older and more environmentally friendly 22-inch reel mower in the late 1980s, the repair shop at Congdon's was always able to sharpen the blade every spring. Likewise, they were able to show me how to properly install and remove some of the most difficult blade on several lawn mowers I have purchased there over the past three decades. Believe me, there is nothing worse than slicing a finger on a blade. So if you're like a lot of people I know, and often do home improvement or repair projects, this is the place to go for all your needs. read more

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I've never gone into this store and NOT come out with what I went in for. I go there instead of the big boxers whenever I can (They don't have kitchen appliances...) because I want to be sure that a great local store like this survives. Everyone is incredibly helpful, they know their business, and it's just a pleasure to shop there. You don't have to wander through endless aisles looking for someone to help you but they're already helping someone else and it will be just a few minutes.... You know the drill. I'm having the trim painted on my house this summer, and I'm going to buy my paint there, instead of at HD or Lowe's. Support your local small businesses and discover just how good this Ace is! read more

Convenient to my workplace, I ran in on my lunch hour to grab some items we needed for a small household repair. Friendly staff, they know what they are talking about. They also had a recommend for a cheaper but more effective item. That is honesty. I appreciated the heads up, especially as a lot of these hardware type places either are no help or are less helpful to obviously clueless women like me (just a note, most women are not as clueless as I am about home repair). Not here. Readily available, patient and not in the least condescending. I will definitely be back. I liked the small town feel and that they really did have everything I needed and more at a fair price. Service? That is happiness. read more

Congdon's is about the best you can find for a small hardware store where the staff really know what they are talking about. They're part of the ACE franchise, but they're not a huge behemoth like Home Depot or Lowe's and the service is personalized. My husband and I have been going there for years for various home and garden supplies and advice. They sharpened our lawnmower blade each spring for years until my husband bought a kit (from Congdon's) so he could do it himself. They also gave us really good advice during a recently repair to a drippy sink. My husband was convinced that it was a faulty washer. One of the employees told him it was a faulty part further down the line and sold him the replacement for two or three bucks. My husband was skeptical, but he installed the piece, and the sink hasn't dripped since then. Parking is on the street for Congdon's, but Pearl Street is usually pretty quiet, and it's not generally hard to find parking. There are a couple of public lots within a few blocks as well. read more

Ypsi Hardware - Hardware Stores Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Outrageous charge to fix blind lady's grocery cart: Congdon's Ace Hardware 111 Pearl St Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 482-2545 Since arriving in Ypsilanti in early March, my purchases at this hardware store have been small. This hardware store doesn't have everything, but I was able to obtain other things from larger retail sources. After experiencing online problems from Amazon with a faulty product, a golf bag type grocery cart on wheels that did not come with screws for assembly, I took the partially assembled cart with me by walking with my dog guiding me from my residence with the items in my backpack and my hand. I knew that with one readily available connector from the hardware store, such as a lock nut or some kind of screw or snmall bolt, the grocery cart could be made usable. The hardware store employee, a white guy, saw my new cart and told me that I could leave the cart and he would fix it for me for $20. I knew that the repair could be done with one correct screw. The screw would cost less than five dollars and probably less than two dollars. I felt that the hardware store employee was taking advantage of me as a woman and a blind person in order to pull in cash for a repair that could be done inexpensively in about three minutes. Turning to leave, I told the man exactly this. Without the correct screw that I could not see to find myself in the store and which the man was not offering to locate, the cart, which cost me $50 online, was useless to me. The man called after me that I hadn't left any contact information. The hardware store eemployee said nothing about providing the screw or about the outrageous price he suggested. The hardware store employee did not walk through the store and use his eyesight to find the correct widget to put the cart together. He did not offer to do the right thing and help. This leaves me without a suitable grocery cart, without assistance, without a way to avoid struggling with groceries and supplies. This ensures that I will be doing without. read more

Want to buy just 1 screw or a couple a bolts? You still can at Congdon's ACE Hardware in downtown Ypsilanti. They have all the old fashion bins and they treat you just as nice if you are buying 1 or 100. They even will help you AND be nice about it , even if all you know is that , " I need a thing that looks kinda like this and goes on the back of a big thing that attaches the part of a thing that looks like that .... ... do you know what I mean?" Lots of local construction businesses frequent this place and the guys will chat and shoot the bull with you as you check out. Free parking in back. This place is a gem. Shop here, instead of the huge discount modern hardware/ paint/ garden super stores. Your day will be better for it. read more

this is the best hardware store around. They have everything a small hardware should have. And more! A true throwback from the olden days. They support historic preservation too-just look at the outside! read more

Awesome place! I love the individual help I get every time I go here! Great employees and great store!

This is the go-to place for professional contractors as well as DIY amateurs--for keys, for cutting panes of glass, for home repairs, for servicing lawnmowers, snowblowers and more. Unlike Home Depot, you will get immediate, helpful, professional assistance. read more

I am so glad downtown Ypsilanti has this place. I try as much as I can to go there for my hardware needs. Anytime I need batteries, keys made or just random odd things, I go there. read more

Great people, great advice and the prices really aren't much more expensive than the big home improvement stores that you would have to drive a lot further to get to. The convenience is worth the 10% more you might pay here on average. Unless I'm buying $200 of stuff, I usually just go here instead of driving out to Carpenter Road stores. read more

Don and Ed know everything you ask. Wonderful store, great prices - and they're willing to work with you on anything you need. Local stores like Congdon's exist for good reason! read more

My grandma just passed away at the age of 94 and she has done business with Congdon's since the 1950's when she moved here. WONDERFUL people, very helpful, and great prices, read more

Wish I could do 5 stars. This is a small and very friendly little hardware store. Very old school. Out of maybe 10 visits nine have been great. However I took my snowblower here two winters ago for repair. I knew what part was wrong and pointed it out. Upon first use the same part popped loose. I took it back. Well we never had another snow until the next winter. I looked and saw right away the same part was off again. I take it back again. No charge for repair. So here comes this fall and I always check things to prepare for winter. Part is OFF again! I took it to another place on Carpenter road in Ann Arbor and explained it to them. They knew right away the problem. They fixed it and this year has been good. I did go back this year to Congdon and asked for the manager. I told him my story and said I knew I would get no compensation but felt I had to let him know the inconvenience I had been caused. And money because i had to pay for this twice. The blower is heavy and every time I need help to get it in car. He said sorry but that is all. I will continue to go here but not for any repairs and I told him that. I have a new repair place now. read more

Went in for key, they were inexpensive and had a larger than expected selection. Helpful staff.

These guys are great, they amazingly almost always have what I need and competently fix screens and lawnmowers!

Save yourself spending two hours stumbling around Home Depot or Lowe's in an angry glassy-eyed daze trying to find something that takes about 2 minutes to find at the Ypsi Ace. Plus the guys there know exactly what you need and how to use/install it. read more

I went to Congdon's this past weekend with a long, random list of items I needed for my house, and a 3-year old... the gentleman working there walked me through the entire store picking out everything on my list, explaining my options, and offering suggestions on how to best use the items. They then cut 5 keys for me. On top of that, they were completely patient and understanding, and moved quickly since I had a toddler in tow that was very interested in everyyyyything. I highly recommend Congdon's, I'll certainly be back. read more

I have never gone into the store where the answers I need never go unanswered and the staff can always help. I have taken lawn equipment in and snow equipment in and have always been happy with the end result. My equipment always comes with a quick follow up so I know what has been done. read more

I have gone here for many years to have them repair my window screens. It has always been a great repair and the price is right!

Above and beyond service, knowledgeable, friendly & well run..for the 40+ years I've been going there..if they sold stock I'd buy

They got almost everything you need for the house right here. You can even get keys copied. I come here when I need screws, nails, rope, even a pop from an old machine! Staff is pretty helpful and friendly. Prices on somethings are kind of high but saves you a trip to the big box. parking in back and front but you pay a meter if in front. read more