AMES Tools

AMES Tools runs a drywall supply and rental operation out of their Riverside store. They stock pro-grade drywall tools along with EIFS and decorative finishing items. The company handles rentals of taping and sanding equipment plus sales of power tools, stilts, laser levels, and related hardware. Customers stop in for tapeing tools, pasting machines, and texturing supplies that fit jobs from basic hanging to full finish work.

Reviewers mention Pedro for solid help on tool questions and service that gets the job done right. Johnny Zamora at the Riverside location talks through what a contractor needs and lines up the right items without delay. Tito Soledad draws repeat thanks for handling requests on the spot. People come back for drywall finishing tools and rentals of tapering gear that keep crews moving on site. Some note the place works well for tapers who need quick access to specific equipment.

The store sits in a handy spot for local crews. Staff come across as friendly when helping with purchases or rentals. Prices land on the reasonable side according to several visits. Hours can shift without much notice though, with signs on the door sometimes listing an earlier close than what shows online. A few customers had to adjust their day after arriving to a locked door or learning about a location change. The shop opens early some mornings to match trade schedules.

Google shows a 4.6 rating across 27 reviews with most comments focused on staff knowledge and tool availability. A handful flag timing problems that cut into workdays. Recurring notes praise the selection for drywall work and the direct service at the counter. DIRT Score 3.9 from reviews on Finds.

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“Pedro really helps and exelent service”

“I got a great service , Pedro is knowledgeable and professional. One more loyal customer.”

“Johnny Zamora was great in customer service at the Riverside store. I was pleased with his ability to create conversation about needs vital to the trade. Very pro active.”

“Came at 11am on friday april 22, 2022 Doors were locked had signs would be closed from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Came back at 1:40pm and still closed doors locked waited until 2 and nobody opened up.”

“I went today (Wednesday) they had a sign that said it closed at 2pm but online it says 3pm. I had to leave work early to make it on time since I thought they closed at 3pm waste of my time.”

“Friendly service and nice prices 😄”

“Any body knows where did they move to I stop today and it's no longer there”

“Excellent service, really professional.”

“This is my new go to place for all my drywall finishing tools.”

“Great place to rent drywall tapering tools”

“They had what I needed. Friendly staff !”

“Good place for tapeing tools.”

“Good service for tapers”

“Awesome! The service is really great, but I have a question: what time do they open, 5 or 6 in the morning?”

“The location was great and the person who served us was very friendly.”

“Many thanks to Mr. Tito Soledad for his excellent service; highly recommended.”