The 10 Best Hardware Stores in North Carolina — 2026

We compared all 800 hardware stores in North Carolina on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Harbor Freight ToolsGastonia

Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 9am-6pm

(704) 866-4127 Website View listing

#2 · The Home DepotGreensboro

Mon-Sat 6am-10pm, Sun 8am-8pm

(336) 545-1125 Website View listing

#3 · Burney Hardware CompanyAberdeen Key cuttingPropaneTool rentalLumberScreen repair

MON-SAT: 7:30-6PM, SUN: CLOSED

(910) 944-1516 Website View listing

#4 · Ace HardwareCorolla Key cuttingScreen repairSharpeningGlass cuttingPlumbing

Mon-Sat 7am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm

(252) 453-4441 Website View listing

#5 · B & W HardwareWake Forest

Mon - Sat: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sun: Closed

(919) 556-3562 Website View listing

#6 · Williams True Value HardwareMorehead City Lumber

Mon-Sat 7:30am-6am, Sun 12pm-5am

(252) 726-7158 Website View listing

#7 · Tractor Supply CoMt Airy Farm supply

Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 9am-7pm

(336) 786-1211 Website View listing

#8 · Byrum Hardware and GiftsEdenton Key cuttingScreen repairGlass cutting

Monday - Saturday: 8am - 5:30pm

(252) 482-2131 Website View listing

#9 · LTD Farm and GardenKing Farm supplySmall engine

Mon–Fri 7:30am–5:30pm, Sat 7:30am–1pm

(336) 983-4331 Website View listing

#10 · Hughes SupplySalisbury Plumbing

Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

(704) 633-4481 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (key cutting, propane, tool rental, paint, lumber, farm supply, screen repair, small engine, sharpening, glass cutting, plumbing, fishing license), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.