To secure free delivery from The Home Depot, use one of these methods:
To score free delivery from Home Depot, look for eligible items marked with "Free Delivery" while shopping online or in the app. You can also qualify through regular promotions, bulk programs, or delivery subscriptions.
Home Depot charges a flat $79 fee for the delivery of bulky, heavy, or oversized items (such as lumber, appliances, and large quantities of mulch) to cover the logistical costs of operating professional freight or flatbed trucks from your local store to your home.
The "7-minute rule" at Home Depot refers to the attendance grace period, which dictates that you can clock in up to 7 minutes after your scheduled start time without being marked tardy. If you clock in at the 8-minute mark or later, you will receive an attendance occurrence (or half-point penalty).
Yes, Home Depot charges for delivery, but the exact fee depends on the size and weight of your items, your location, and how fast you need it.
The Home Depot does not offer a dedicated senior citizen discount. However, you can maximize your savings at the retailer with these alternative approaches:
You are not required to tip Home Depot delivery drivers, and Home Depot's official policy does not expect or require it. However, it is customary and highly appreciated to tip $10 to $20 per driver (or provide cold bottled water/snacks) if they provide excellent service.
The Home Depot offers a 10% everyday discount to U.S. military veterans, active-duty service members, and their spouses.
If you go over the initial 75 minutes on a Home Depot truck rental (Load 'N Go), you will be charged an overage fee for every additional 15 minutes until you hit the daily rate.
The "4-hour rule" refers to several different guidelines depending on your context, most notably a strict limit on intensive daily mental work, an airline passenger protection policy, and a food safety standard.
Just as prices in our stores vary by region, our online prices will sometimes differ from those at your local The Home Depot. What is your price matching policy between homedepot.com and the local stores? Homedepot.com does not match store prices and stores do not match homedepot.com prices.
If you have a large, lightweight package, instead of paying the normal postage price, you may be charged the oversized price, or dimensional weight price depending on the class of mail and additional factors.
The Home Depot does not use a single delivery carrier. Instead, they use a mix of major parcel carriers (UPS, FedEx) for smaller items, combined with specialized crowdsourced platforms and logistics networks.
Get better prices at Home Depot by price-matching competitors (like Lowe’s) for a 10% discount, shopping yellow clearance tags ending in.03𝑜𝑟.06, buying "oops" paint, and using the Pro Xtra program for bulk savings. Additional savings come from Military discounts, checking the Special Buy of the Day, and checking the app for lower online prices.
Yes, The Home Depot offers fast, free delivery direct to the job site as soon as next-day on thousands of items Pros shop the most.
The Home Depot offers unlimited mileage for all moving vehicles. Let us provide you with a budget-friendly box truck the next time you move, place items into storage or need to take home a purchase too large for your vehicle.
90-Day Return Policy
Any item purchased at the Home Depot Design Center (even if with The Home Depot Consumer Credit Card, The Home Depot Commercial Revolving Charge or The Home Depot Commercial Account) must be returned within 90 days of purchase.
Home improvement stores such as Home Depot, Lowe's and Menards are generally welcoming to those travelers looking for overnight parking. Most stores' overnight parking allowance is determined by local store managers, though. Be sure to call ahead to make sure.
As of May 2026, The Home Depot does not offer a standard, company-wide senior discount based solely on age. However, you can save by using the Military Discount (10% off for veterans/active duty), enrolling in Pro Xtra for loyalty rewards, or asking the customer service desk for local promotions.
Score free delivery at Home Depot by taking advantage of their standard threshold minimums or opting for targeted promotions.
Yes, you can negotiate at Home Depot, but it depends on the item and condition. While you cannot haggle on everyday items, employees and managers are generally authorized to offer discounts of up to $50 for damaged packaging or display models.
By delivery drivers, we mean the people who deliver food and catering to your home or office. It's standard to tip 10–20% of the total bill. For large catering orders ($100 or more), aim for 13%. For smaller orders, tip 15% or at least $5.
Home Depot pays most hourly associates between $15 and $26 per hour, depending on the role, location, and experience. The company set a company-wide minimum of $15 per hour in February 2023, which means even entry-level cashiers and lot associates start above the federal minimum wage in every U.S. market.
For a $40 delivery order, a standard tip is $6 to $8 (15% to 20%). Etiquette experts recommend a flat $5 minimum for basic, close-by deliveries.