Across Delaware, of the 78 hardware stores we list, 69 give a phone number, 27 publish opening hours and 61 have a website. 28 are branches of national chains — The Home Depot (9), Ace Hardware (8), Harbor Freight Tools (6); the remaining 50 are independent. By what they offer: 11 sell lumber, 7 are farm and ranch supply stores, 4 offer key cutting. Most often named on their own websites: siding (8), roofing (7) and cabinets (4). The longest-running is Baker's Hardware, in business since 1962. 2 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 hardware stores in Delaware
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Baker's HardwareMillsboro
Mon–Fri 7am–6pm, Sat 7am–5pm
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2The Home DepotNew Castle
Mon-Sat 6am-10pm, Sun 7am-8pm
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3Tractor Supply Co.Middletown
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 9am-7pm
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4Eagle Nail Tool Supply Of MilfordMilford
Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 4:30 pm, Saturday 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
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5Rommel's Ace Home CenterDover
Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm
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6Delaware Building SupplyMilford
Mon. — Fri.: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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7Felton Hardware Inc.Felton
Mon-Sat 7:30am-5:30pm
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8Bay Laurel Home & GardenRehoboth Beach
Mon–Sat 8am–5pm, Sun 10am–3pm
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9Harbor Freight ToolsDover
Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 9am-6pm
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10Harry's HardwareMillsboro
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single hardware store are listed further down this page.
Other towns in Delaware
One hardware store each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Tractor Supply Co.Bear
401 Governors Pl, Bear, DE 19701
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 9am-7pm
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Bowie Bolt & SupplyBridgeville
7480 Federalsburg Rd Unit 1, Bridgeville, DE 19933-3659
Since 1981
Family-owned
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Camden DE Lumber YardCamden
140 Vepco Boulevard, Camden, DE 19934
Since 1998
Siding · Roofing · Cabinets
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The Home DepotClaymont
601 Naamans Rd, Claymont, DE 19703-2309
Mon-Sat 6am-10pm, Sun 7am-8pm
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Score Seed And Garden SupplyClaymont
2721 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703
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Felton Hardware Inc.Felton
121 W Main St, Felton, DE 19943
Mon-Sat 7:30am-5:30pm
Since 1962
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Fenwick HardwareFenwick Island
37520 Lighthouse Rd, Fenwick Island, DE 19944
Since 1973
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Belair Road SupplyFrankford
6 Hickory St, Frankford, DE 19945-2031
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Best Ace HardwareHarrington
3000 Midway Dr Ste 2, Harrington, DE 19952
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Southern States - Hudson Farm SupplyHarrington
213 Harrington Ave, Harrington, DE 19952-1117
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Hartly Feed and HardwareHartly
324 Main St, Hartly, DE 19953
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Hockessin HardwareHockessin
324 Lantana Dr, Hockessin, DE 19707-8807
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Laurel Community HardwareLaurel
1001 S Central Ave, Laurel, DE 19956
Flooring · Siding · Roofing
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Cypress Point Tool Company, IncLaurel
142 Delaware Ave, Laurel, DE 19956-1138
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The Home DepotLewes
17832 Coastal Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958
Mon-Sat 6am-10pm, Sun 7am-8pm
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Bests' Ace HardwareLewes
32437 Lewes Georgetown Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958
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Milton DE Lumber YardMilton
23000 Tracks End Lane, Milton, DE 19968
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Since 1998
Siding · Roofing · Cabinets
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Best Ace HardwareMilton
610 Mulberry St, Milton, DE 19968
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G & E HardwareOcean View
30264 Cedar Neck Rd, Ocean View, DE 19970
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Harbor Freight ToolsSeaford
904 Norman Eskridge Hwy, Seaford, DE 19973
Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 9am-6pm
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Rommel's Ace Home CenterSeaford
800 Norman Eskridge Hwy, Seaford, DE 19973
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Ditch Witch ACESeaford
182 Kent Dr, Seaford, DE 19973
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Smyrna Community HardwareSmyrna
456 W Glenwood Ave Ste B, Smyrna, DE 19977-1087
BEFORE YOU GO
Bring the right details to the store
Measure fasteners and choose a bit for the material.
Measure a screw correctly
Record the length, diameter and thread before visiting the store.
Read the guide
Screws and bolts explained
Use the thread, head and application to match the fastener.
Read the guide
Choose the right drill bit
Separate wood, metal and masonry bits before comparing sizes.
Read the guide