Top 10 hardware stores in Columbia
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play.
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.
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Screws and bolts explained
Use the thread, head and application to match the fastener.
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Choose the right drill bit
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4Northern Tool + Equipment
4040 Fernandina Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
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5Lowe's
390 Harbison Blvd., Columbia, SC 29212
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6Ace Hardware
2085 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204-3975
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7Wood True Value Hardware
1332 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210-7621
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8Ram Tool And Supply Company
1554 Old Dairy Dr, Columbia, SC 29201-4836
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9Shuman-owens Supply Co
1080 Shop Rd, Columbia, SC 29201-4754
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10Southern Custom Doors & Hardware
1237 Gadsden St Ste 201, Columbia, SC 29201-3098
Of the 15 hardware stores listed in Columbia, 15 give a phone number, 6 publish opening hours and 10 have a website. 11 are branches of national chains — Harbor Freight Tools (3), The Home Depot (3), True Value (2); the remaining 4 are independent.
All 5 other hardware stores in Columbia
Same order: the most complete listings first.
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The Home Depot
5200 Fernandina Rd, Columbia, SC 29212
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Youngs True Value Hardware
7734 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223