Top 10 hardware stores in Charleston
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play.
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2Lowcountry Ace James Island
1411 Folly Rd Suite 200, Charleston, SC 29412
Mon-Sat 7am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm
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-
5Bird Decorative Hardware And Bath
90 Brigade St, Charleston, SC 29403-3124
M-T 8am – 5pm/F 8am – 4pm
Since 1865
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6Charleston SC Lumber Yard
4450 Arco Lane, Charleston, SC 29418
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed
Since 1998
Siding · Roofing · Cabinets
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7Harbor Freight
1291 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
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8Clements Ferry Ace Hardware
1008 Clements Crest Ln Suite 140 Unit 140, Charleston, SC 29492
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9Simmons Irrigation Supply
1832 Savage Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
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10Hughes Lumber Building Supply
82 Mary St, Charleston, SC 29403
Of the 12 hardware stores listed in Charleston, 11 give a phone number, 4 publish opening hours and 10 have a website. 6 are branches of national chains — True Value (3), Ace Hardware (1), Lowe's (1); the remaining 6 are independent. By what they offer: 3 sell lumber, 1 sells plumbing supplies. Most often named on their own websites: flooring (2), siding (2) and roofing (2). The longest-running is Bird Decorative Hardware And Bath, in business since 1865. The nearest bigger selection is Columbia with 15.
All 2 other hardware stores in Charleston
Same order: the most complete listings first.
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True Value Company
1063 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403
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West Ashley True Value
1119 Wappoo Rd Suite P, Charleston, SC 29407