Whether your home calls for a more significant improvement or you just need to tweak a few things here and there, the product selection and deals at The Home Depot is always worth a closer look. The retailer has come to be one of the most popular ones when it comes to home improvement products, appliances, building materials, tools, and other similar items.
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Besides the rich selection of products, the store also runs various deals so that you can save when stocking up on your needs. Free shipping options are among them, and that’s today’s topic. Whether you’re a regular or just an occasional shopper at The Home Depot, it is worth checking their shipping deals to help your savings add up. Here is what you need to know about shipping methods and rates at this retailer.
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Free Shipping to Your Door
The COVID-19 pandemic have turned online shopping into the preferred choice for many of us. Whether you don’t have the time to shop in-store, you still want to avoid crowded places, or you simply find it more convenient to shop from home, the shipping services at Homedepot.com will likely not disappoint.
According to the information available on the retailer’s official website, online purchases over $45 qualify for free standard shipping and residential delivery.
Even if some exclusions apply, this offer is valid for over one million online items, so whether you have a repair or gardening project in mind, or you want to do some home decorating, chances are that many of the products you need qualify for this offer. What’s also worth mentioning is that appliances purchases of $396 or more are eligible for free standard shipping.
In case you need your order to be shipped to Alaska or Hawaii, you will benefit from free standard shipping on over 158,000 items, so plenty of products to choose from.
- Free Shipping Offer – Restrictions
To make sure that the items you want to purchase are included in this offer, you might want to check the product detail page. Plus, keep in mind that this offer is valid only on parcel and residential delivery, and expedited or express shipping is excluded.
Also, it is not valid on prior purchases, select items that are included in the size and weight shipping restrictions, and gift cards. The Home Depot does not ship to APO/FPO and P.O. Boxes.
- Free Shipping Times
While you will get 2-day delivery on thousands of in-demand home improvement products, there are some exceptions.
The estimated time for parcel ground delivery is 3 – 5 business days, while for home delivery, you’ll have to allow 5-10 business days. Processing time is not included in this estimated time and varies depending on the product.
To get an idea of when your parcel is expected to arrive, check the information in your Shopping Cart under Product Information.
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Shipping Rates
If you want your order to be delivered faster, there are several other shipping methods available at checkout. Keep in mind that if you choose a different option, additional fees may incur. Some of these options include expedited, priority, and express delivery.
Delivery fees for orders that are not eligible for free shipping vary as they depend on the shipping method you choose, order size and weight, and any additional options you may select. The final price will be visible in your shopping cart. You can find more information on each of them by checking the store’s FAQ page.
It is also worth checking the store’s current deals when shopping as it often features delivery deals, such as the one available at the time of writing, which included free shipping on all riding mowers and all online patio furniture.
Free In-Store Pickup
In case you don’t have time to shop for the products you need in-store, you can opt for free in-store pickup and thus save time and money. Over one million products qualify for this service, and most in-stock items are ready within hours.
However, the store clearly mentions that minimum purchase requirements may apply and that this option is subject to availability. Plus, while in-stock items are ready within hours, extra processing time may be needed for large items or those that require assembly.
Going for this option is a simple and straightforward process.
- Start by adding the items of interest to your cart and then choose the “Pick Up In-Store” option on the product page or in your cart.
- Once your order is processed, you will receive a text message or email to know that is ready to pick up. Make sure that you show the notification email and ID when you reach the Home Depot store’s service desk.
In case the items you’re interested in are not in stock at the Home Depot store you’ve selected, you can choose the “Buy Online, Ship to Store” option as it is valid for over one million items and is free.
Free Curbside Pickup
To cover all of its customers’ needs, The Home Depot also offers free curbside pickup. You can choose this option on the product page or in your shopping cart. Once you’ve placed your order and it has been processed, you will receive a notification via text, email, or the store’s app when it’s ready to pick up.
You will then have to go to the Home Depot store you’ve selected for pickup and follow the instructions received in the notification. Plus, make sure you bring your ID as it is required.
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This option is available only at select stores from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m (Monday to Sunday). Just as is the case with in-store pickup, orders including larger items or items that require assembly may involve additional processing time.