Hardware Stores in El Cajon
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DiamondCore Tools
680 W Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
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Esau Supply Co.
1263 Pioneer Way, El Cajon, CA 92020-1623
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El Cajon CA Home Center
1262 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021
Mon-Fri 6am-5pm, Sat 7am-4pm, Sun 9am-4pm
Since 1998
Siding · Roofing · Cabinets
Of the 8 hardware stores listed in El Cajon, 7 give a phone number, 5 publish opening hours and 8 have a website. 3 are branches of national chains — Harbor Freight Tools (1), The Home Depot (1), Tractor Supply Co (1); the remaining 5 are independent. By what they offer: 1 sharpens knives and blades, 1 sells lumber, 1 ares farm and ranch supply stores. The longest-running is Iverson Tool Corporation, in business since 1987. The nearest bigger selection is San Diego with 48.