Buikema's Ace Hardware

4.5 (286)

1705 N Main St, Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-3636
westlakehardware.com

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Hardware store
Home improvement store
Paint store
Tool store
Hardware store stocking household tools, garden supplies, home decor & more.

Service options

  • Curbside pickup

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Derek De Groot

2024-01

Best hardware store in the area! The customer service is outstanding. Store associates are genuine and very helpful. They always have what I need. Store is clean and well organized. Parking is convenient.

TravelFan96

2023-07

This is a good typical Ace Hardware th!t is clean and that keeps a neighborhood hardware store feel. I would highly recommend if needing hardware needs in the area!

Renato Martins

2024-02

Great shop for your home! People are very friendly and professional. Prices are good. There is a service that repairs a lot of things. I really like it.

Chuck Tyler

2023-11

Great selection of hardware items. Looking for a hard to find faucet adapter. They had it. Friendly help, knowledgeable, and service oriented. Further from home than other hardware establishments, but as Arnold says, "I'll be back".

Andrew Rossetti

2024-04

Super friendly and helpful staff. Always get a greeting and great help

Lee Leonard

2023-11

Ace is the place with the helpful hardware man! The selection of screws is great. Found exactly what I was looking for.

Mary Sue Wysocki

2023-10

Easy for me to locate items I'm shopping for. Last trip the first employee didn't know the location of my item and called a second staff member who located it for me. Very helpful

David Williams

2023-05

I was trying to fix my parents' old sink in their old house- so old plumbing! Keith at Ace was helpful on all 3 of my visits! And the other staff were attentive and eager to help. A well run store!

Brian Monticello

2024-02

Always go to Ace when I need something special and need customer service. It's worth the extra few extra dollars when related to home depot. Employees are always super knowledgeable and nice.

Mary Ann Cannella

2023-05

Very neat and organized store! Tori, I believe that was her name, was very kind. She deserves some recognition for her role in delegating tasks and keeping the store team running efficiently. I only observed the team for maybe 20 min today and was very impressed. Go ACE!

Mike Salentine

2024-04

These guys always take care of me.

meghan roach

2023-05

I see many positive reviews for this store, those people must have never had a screen repaired here. Dropped it off October 4th, two weeks later I called to ask the status as I had not heard anything. Was told then, not before, the screen guy comes in when he wants to and they don’t have an timeline estimate for repairs. I was told a general repair timeline was two to four weeks and I would get a phone call when it was done, so I optimistically decided maybe they just needed a little more time.I called again beginning of November, was told it was next in line to be done. I’m retrospect I should have just asked for the screen back then.Today’s November 25th and I’m calling a third time. My screen is now ready, again no phone calls since the last time I initiated contact. I got “we may have missed calling”. So unless you have almost two months to waste contacting the store to ask when you might see your screen again, do not bring screens here to be repaired.

Denay Reeves

2022-05

I purchased a staple gun, staples and it took me 3 visits to this store to finally get the staple gun to work. The first time I purchased the wrong staples so I went back to buy the right ones. I went back a third time to get help because I was thinking I purchased the wrong staples again. The gentleman that is primarily station in the paint department is amazing. I’d been there 3 times trying to get the correct staples for this staple gun and he’d be the guy helping me. The diagram on the package wasn’t very detailed on how to insert the staples, so it was complicated. Him and I tried were thinking the staple gun was defective and that it had to be the staple gun because we had the correct staples. He was very diligent about solving this problem so he asked the assistant manager and manager to come and assist. The manager tried her way and it turned out to be the way it worked. They all demonstrated great customer service and I had to share.

Yolee Tinson

2023-05

This Ace remind's me of my childhood! It pays proper homage to the classic hardware stores of the past, without missing any of the current hardware needs. I was there for paint. The paint pro made excellent suggestions, so I'll be back for my next project!

Andrea Rose

2021-05

Very friendly, helpful staff. They have a wide selection of items. We rented the Green Machine to clean our carpets and it was incredible and priced right. Also, they actually fill propane tanks here, not an exchange. Also, if you like grilling, there is a huge selection of grills, accessories, woods for smoking, sauces and spices. They also mail good coupons, but I always forget them.

Harland Hector

2023-06

I had a key made here and it didn't work because he used the wrong blank. I returned the next day and they made a new one that works fine.

Micky York

2021-05

Friendly service, and knowledgeable staff. REQUEST TO MANAGEMENT: Please do ensure your staff wears proper face masks, though. The clear plastic shields that your cashier and one of the service counter employees wore made me uncomfortable. A disposable or cloth mask protects you and your customers. An additional face shield is fine, but not a substitute.

Ryan Martin

2022-05

This is textbook customer service.You're greeted when you come in the door and asked why you are there so they can direct you to the isle you need. This is immediate. You don't have to walk around looking for someone.Then, as you are shopping, there are enough employees working diligently and ready to help you find anything else you might need.You are going to pay extra for this "small town hardware store" experience than of you go to Lowes or Home Depot. To me it is worth the slight cost increase and I hope it's worth it to you as well.

Claude Weaver

2024-05

Super nice staff

John Tiffin

2023-10

Very helpful. Staff courteous and i formed, was able to obtain all we needed.

Jon Veranto

2022-05

Been a customer for about 6 years, Ace rewards member. Went in with several after-purchase problems mainly related to believing that I had not been charged for items that I purchased and not receiving credit for an Ace rewards coupon. All problems resolved except the coupon credit. VERY quickly told no coupon, no credit (original clerk had of course taken the coupon!!) then told, "probably out of date" (don't agree and not told that it was by original clerk). I commented briefly (and politely) about her response with still no credit. Offered me another coupon which she wouldn't allow using for the current purchase. I refused it and left. This is unsat and will keep me from going back. (Besides, found out I get Veterans 10% off at Lowes and Home Depot!) Should have added to the original post - the lead person's attitude was the main turn off.

Chase Kacick

2022-05

Anytime I have a project where I need nuts and bolts - this is my first stop - helpful staff. Had many keys cut here too and never a problem. Next time I bust a bolt on an auto repair I will be back here. If you wrench you know it's not if you break bolts.... It's when

Kris and Sarah Bird

2020-05

Staff was very helpful and friendly. I got just what I wanted and was in and out in less than 10 minutes even when getting custom lengths of chain. So much easier than a big box home improvement store.

Jeff Sohst

2020-05

I needed help finding and choosing an electric drill and bits. The store clerk showed me the choices available and patiently explained how they operated. He found the perfect drill to meet my at home needs. Nice work!

Scotty Turner

2019-05

The staff here are always very friendly, and there are always plenty of cashiers so you don't have to wait to check out. It has a great selection considering its size. In short, it's out favorite local hardware shop.

Kenzie Rae

2022-05

The staff today treated my mom awfully. My family has been going here for as long as I can remember and longer, and they refused to help my mother get in contact with a cab service when she was having car trouble. It’s the middle of winter. The staff should be embarrassed about how they handled themselves today. Leave it at home.

Jacob P

2022-05

This used to be my favorite location. The customer service has gone downhill over the years. They will tell you over the phone they have something in stock, but then when you go, it is (surprise, surprise) out of stock. A lot of the sales associates are uninformed about the products they are selling, as well. I'm just lucky I already know where most everything is in the store, otherwise I'd be lost for days with the lack of directions from the associates.

Wendy Kotsakis

2018-05

I had a terrible experience at this store. When I came in I told the guy at the register what I needed help with. He told me what aisle to go in, and that he'd send someone back to help me. I waited and waited, and looked back to the front of the store - everybody was standing around and having a good time while I waited for someone who never came. I finally saw someone who worked there, who was doing something else, and she ended up helping me (she was great - got me exactly what I needed.) When I checked out, the same guy at the register asked me if I qualified for the senior discount. I'm in my 40's.

James Jayjack

2019-05

Staff is extremely helpful. Walked in with "thing" in my hand and said need one of these. 2 minutes later we were in the aisle being handed our replacement. Everytime I come here I am reminded why I prefer this to box box stores.

Dwight Payne

2023-05

This store is well stocked and usually has what I need. Their service is quick and helpful. In my opinion, that's all that matters. Still a great Ave store.

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM-8 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM-8 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM-8 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM-8 PM
Friday 7:30 AM-8 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM-8 PM
Sunday 9 AM-6 PM

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