Local Hardware Stores in Petersburg & Colonial Heights
Thacker Ace Hardware, the Family Place!
Thacker Ace Hardware is your truly local hardware store with locations in Petersburg and Colonial Heights. We are truly the Family Place for tools and hardware, lawn and garden supplies, and real DIY help when you need it. We stock a wider range than the box stores, including plenty of in-store items you won’t find online, and our team is here to answer your questions. Come to the store for expert help. Searching for a “hardware store near me?” You’ve found your community here at Thacker Ace Hardware.
Truly Local for Over 50 Years
Family owned and operated hardware stores with 50+ years of community service in Petersburg and Colonial Heights.
Expert Help for DIYers and Pros
Get your questions answered and receive project guidance for homeowners and local support for contractors.
A Bigger In-Store Selection Than the Box Stores
More tools and hardware, more lawn and garden supplies, and more “in-store only” items you won’t find online, always with convenient in-store pickup.
Who We Are
Community Hardware Store
Thacker Ace Hardware is so much more than a local hardware store for tools and hardware. In fact, we really are a family and invite you to be a part of it. With our deep roots in Petersburg and in Colonial Heights, we’re uniting two communities under one banner of exceptional service and community support. Whether you’re in Petersburg or Colonial Heights, you can count on the Thacker family to be there for all your hardware needs and lawn and garden supplies.
Departments
Lawn & Garden
If you’re tackling weekend yard work or are planning the yearly Spring lawn and garden refresh, Thacker Ace Hardware keeps lawn and garden supplies in-stock, including the region’s largest selection of seed, soil, fertilizers, tools, hoses, and the little parts you always end up needing mid-job. Not sure what to grab? Come to the store and get DIY help from a team that’s truly local.
Grills & Smokers
Whether you’re replacing an old setup or just beginning in the world of BBQ, we’ve got grills, smokers, fuel, accessories, and must-have maintenance items. If you’re stuck between options or need help finding the right charcoal, pellets, or replacement parts, our crew is here to get your questions answered.
Paint & Supplies
Paint projects go smoother when you have the right prep, the right tools, and someone who can steer you away from expensive mistakes. Thacker Ace Hardware stocks the paint and supplies you need, including a huge selection of brushes, rollers, tape, patch, caulk, drop cloths, and other painting essentials. If you want DIY help, come to the store and talk it through with the helpful place that’s been serving these communities for decades.
Heating & Cooling
Thacker Ace Hardware keeps the heating and cooling products in-stock, including filters, thermostats, space heaters, fans, venting, tape, fittings, and other parts. Not sure what you need? Come to the store for expert help and get your questions answered by a truly local team.
Lighting & Electrical
Our Lighting & Electrical department has an unmatched selection of bulbs, batteries, extension cords, outlets, switches, adapters, and the hardware needed for contractors or DIY projects. If you’re trying to match a part or avoid a wrong purchase, we’ll help you find the right solution.
Plumbing Supplies
We stock plumbing supplies needed by contractors and DIY enthusiasts. Browse our large selection of connectors, valves, sealants, repair kits, drain and supply parts, and the tools and hardware that make the job easier. If you’re unsure what matches your setup, bring in the old part or a photo and our team will help you track it down.
Seasonal Accessories
Tools & Accessories for Every Season
No matter what the weather’s doing in Petersburg or Colonial Heights, Thacker Ace Hardware keeps the right tools and accessories in stock to help you stay ahead with winter prep, spring cleanups, summer projects, and fall maintenance. This is the local hardware store where you can walk in with a question and walk out with the right answer.
Need it today? Come to the store for expert help and a wider in-store selection than the box stores, including the hard-to-find items that don’t always show up online.
Shop By Brand
Prefer to shop by brand? Thacker Ace Hardware makes it easy to find the names you trust whether you’re gearing up for a DIY project, stocking up on tools and hardware, or grabbing what you need for the weekend. Click a brand below to browse or come to the store for expert help and a wider in-store selection than the box stores.
Get Your Grill On
Outdoor Cooking at It's Finest
At Thacker Ace Hardware, discover grills and smokers that blend durability with precision, turning every meal into a culinary masterpiece. Our selection ensures flawless grilling and smoking, making every gathering memorable.
Why Thacker Ace Hardware
Two local hardware stores. One goal: keep your project moving.
Most people come to a local hardware store because they have something that needs to get done today. If you’re a DIYer, we help you avoid the “three trips” problem. If you’re a contractor, we help you avoid dead time, wrong parts, and delays that eat your margin. Bring in the old piece, a photo, a measurement, or just tell us what you’re doing, and we’ll help you find whatever you need to get the job done.
For DIYers
We’ll help you match what you have with what you actually need, and get you walking out with the right mix of tools and hardware, supplies, and the little add-ons that keep a project from stalling mid-way. When you come into the store, you’ll find the parts and accessories that don’t always show up online.
For contractors
When you’re running a crew, you need the right part for the job on the first run. Our mission is to help you get the right items and get back to the site as quickly as possible. You’ll get truly local support from people who understand that reliability is something that Thacker Ace Hardware provides every time.
Come to the store. Get expert help. Get your questions answered.
Visit us in Petersburg or Colonial Heights and let’s get your project from “started” to “done.”
Serving the Tri-Cities and Surrounding Region
With Thacker Ace Hardware locations in Petersburg and Colonial Heights we’re set up to serve the Tri-Cities and nearby Southside neighborhoods with local service and selection.
How to find the right Thacker Ace Hardware location:
If you’re closer to Petersburg / Colonial Heights / Hopewell / Prince George, start with Thacker Ace Hardware Petersburg.
Quick “am I close?” landmarks
If you’re near Southpark Mall, Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia State University, or Old Towne Petersburg, you’re typically only a short drive from Thacker Ace Hardware Petersburg.
Either way, the easiest move is to search the store name in Maps, and if you’re making a special trip for a specific item, call first so we can confirm inventory.
Communities we serve include:
- Petersburg
- Colonial Heights
- Hopewell
- Prince George
- Fort Gregg-Adams
- Disputanta
- Chester
- Ettrick
- Matoaca
- Enon
- Dinwiddie
- Sutherland
- Carson
- Meadowbrook
Don’t see your town listed? If you’re in the Tri-Cities area, call either Thacker Ace Hardware store and we’ll tell you which location is closest and whether we have what you need before you drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our commitment to serving our customers goes beyond our physical stores. That’s why we’ve created this FAQ section to always be there, providing answers to your questions and helping you make the most of your shopping experience.
Colonial Heights is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Petersburg is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Yes, we offer online ordering through our website, and you can choose to pick up your items conveniently through our curbside pickup service.
Yes, you can return products purchased at either of our locations to the other store as long as you have your receipt and it meets our return policy guidelines.
Yes, we have a loyalty program that offers exclusive discounts, promotions, and rewards for our valued customers. You can sign up in-store or online.
Absolutely! We offer special orders for products that we don’t currently have in stock. Our staff can assist you in placing these orders.
Yes, we offer delivery services for larger items. Please contact our stores for more information on delivery options, including fees and scheduling.
Word on the Street
When people call Thacker Ace Hardware “the helpful place,” they mean it. DIYers come in with questions and leave with the answers they need. Contractors stop in because they can get what they need quickly, without wasting time. Take a look at what your neighbors are saying—then come to the store and see why so many customers keep coming back.
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