This guide to the best hardware stores in Royal Oak, MI compares six stores by customer ratings, hours and practical services. Frentz & Son's Hardware at 1010 N Main St has the highest Google rating in the group: 4.9 stars from 619 reviews. The long-standing store carries home, lawn and garden essentials, and reviewers describe helpful staff and assistance finding obscure parts.
Great Lakes Ace at 515 E 4th St, Royal Oak, MI earns 4.6 stars from 340 reviews and offers longer hours: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday. It also lists assembly, repair and delivery services.
The comparisons extend to Madison Heights, Oak Park and Berkley. The Home Depot at 660 W 12 Mile Rd has the largest review count, with 3,147 reviews and a 4-star rating. Lowe's Home Improvement at 434 12 Mile Rd has 3.9 stars from 2,697 reviews. Both Madison Heights stores open at 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and close at 10 p.m. SCHEER'S ACE HARDWARE in Oak Park and Durst Lumber & Ace Hardware in Berkley each hold 4.5-star ratings, with 1,019 and 775 reviews respectively. Their shorter weekend hours make timing an important part of choosing where to shop.
4.0(3,147)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 3147 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 8:00 AM
The Home Depot at 660 W 12 Mile Rd in Madison Heights is a chain hardware and home improvement retailer selling tools, appliances and other products. For readers of this Royal Oak, MI guide, note that the listed address is in Madison Heights, not Royal Oak, MI. The store has a Google rating of 4 out of 5 from 3,147 reviews. Shopping options include in-store browsing, curbside pickup, in-store pickup, delivery and same-day delivery.
Listed services include assembly, installation, repair and onsite services, and the store also sells used goods. Battery, electronics and light bulb recycling are available. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. The listing notes onsite parking and Wi-Fi, along with payment by check, credit card, debit card and NFC mobile payment. It also lists an appointment requirement, without specifying which services it applies to.
3.9(2,697)· Google3.9 out of 5 from 2697 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 8:00 AM
Lowe’s Home Improvement is a hardware and home improvement chain store at 434 12 Mile Rd in Madison Heights, outside Royal Oak, MI. Its listed product categories include appliances, gardening supplies, tools, and hardware. Customers can shop in store, arrange delivery, or use in-store pickup; same-day delivery is also listed. Assembly, installation, repair, and onsite services are among the available offerings.
The store has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and Wi-Fi, and its parking information lists both free and paid parking options. Accepted payments include checks, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Recycling is available for batteries, electronics, and light bulbs, adding another reason to visit beyond shopping for home supplies. The listing identifies the store as suitable for a quick visit. On Google, it has a 3.9-star rating from 2,697 reviews.
4.5(1,019)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1019 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 10:00 AM
SCHEER'S ACE HARDWARE is a hardware store at 8601 W Nine Mile Rd in Oak Park, listed here for readers of the Royal Oak, MI city guide. Its inventory includes household tools, garden supplies and home decor. The business is veteran-owned and has a Google rating of 4.5 stars from 1,019 reviews. In-store shopping is available, and the store is listed as suitable for a quick visit.
Service options include in-store pickup, delivery and same-day delivery, along with assembly and onsite services. A service guarantee is also listed. The store has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking, with both free and paid parking-lot options noted. It accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. The business also identifies itself as welcoming to LGBTQ customers.
4.5(775)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 775 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 9:00 AM
Durst Lumber & Ace Hardware is a hardware store at 2450 W Eleven Mile Rd in Berkley, MI, an option outside Royal Oak, MI for household tools, garden supplies and home decor. Those categories span household and garden needs rather than hardware alone. Its Google listing has a 4.5-star rating from 775 reviews and identifies the store as suitable for a quick visit.
Customers can shop in store or use in-store pickup, and the listed delivery options include same-day delivery. Assembly, repair and onsite services are also available, along with a service guarantee; the supplied information does not specify their scope or terms. The store has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted, giving shoppers several ways to pay.
4.9(619)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 619 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 10:00 AM
Frentz & Son's Hardware is a long-standing hardware store at 1010 N Main St in Royal Oak, MI. Described as a classic hardware store, this small business carries essential supplies for the home, lawn and garden. Its Google listing has a 4.9 rating from 619 reviews, providing a substantial base of customer feedback alongside the store’s established presence.
The store lists in-store pickup and on-site services, as well as a service guarantee. It is also listed as suitable for a quick visit, making it an option for shoppers stopping in for essential supplies. Delivery and same-day delivery are not available. For those visiting in person, there is a free parking lot, wheelchair-accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Accepted payment methods include credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments.
4.6(340)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 340 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 9:00 AM
Great Lakes Ace is a hardware store at 515 E 4th St in Royal Oak, MI, stocking household tools, garden supplies, and home decor. Its selection spans hardware and household categories rather than tools alone. The store has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 340 reviews and is listed as an option for a quick visit.
Customers can shop in store, arrange in-store pickup, or use delivery, though same-day delivery is not available. Assembly, repair, and onsite services are listed, along with a service guarantee; the provided information does not specify their scope or terms. The store has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Accepted payment methods include checks, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
