How Is Home Depot Installation Service

We have all heard of this mega store, and if you have gone through any remodeling on your property, you have more than likely become best friends with Home Depot. Let’s say you have made it your second home. Home Depot is the place to go, whether for a quick trip to make a copy of your key or as a resource for a primary remodel job. But do they offer more than just materials? If you have ever wondered if Home Depot offers installation services and, if so, what it all entails, then read on. 

Home Depot offers installation services for almost all of its product lines, and generally it’s well received by customers. So not only do they offer an array of product choices, but they also make your life easy by offering everything up to install if you don’t have the remodel bug inside your body. 

On top of that, all the installations scheduled through them are backed by Home Depot. And although they use contractors, if you are not happy with the installation job, Home Depot will do everything possible to make it right.  

Of course, this is great news for you because they are a one-stop shop. Continue to read so you can find more details about their installation services. From the areas, Home Depot covers to the process of requesting it and even financing options. And last but not least, if it is truly worth it and what customers are saying about it. 

The Store Departments that Offer Installations Services at Home Depot

As I mentioned, Home Depot offers installation services in all its departments. The one you would think of first would probably be their kitchen department since that’s usually a big and cumbersome project in the customer’s head. And if so, you would be right. But they are not limited to kitchens and appliances only.

You can find installations in Flooring, Windows and Doors, Heating and Cooling Equipment, Exterior Sheds and Fences, Bathroom Installs or complete remodels, and even Closets and Electrical items such as lights and ceiling fans. They cover the whole spectrum. Basically, for anything you can find a product for inside Home Depot, you will also find an installation service. 

The Process to Use Their Installations Services

Home Depot gives the customer several options for getting installation services scheduled. One way is physically at the store. If you are shopping for something in particular and decide right then that you would like to get it installed by Home Depot, direct yourself to the primary department area if it is something like Kitchen, Appliances, or Flooring.

There is usually a desk with a rep there that will take your information and help you schedule a consultation. An installer will see the project firsthand to give you a quote.

Another alternative is to go online and navigate to the “Services” area on their website. You will see different Project Areas where you can click through and get more detailed information. This area will also allow you to schedule an initial consultation.

Depending on the project, Home Depot may provide you with a quote right away, or someone will have to go to the property to measure it so a design can be generated and, ultimately, a quote for the installation and product list. 

Financing Options that Home Depot Offers for Installations

Home Depot is in the business of solving problems…home remodeling and repairs problems, that is. So yes, they offer financing options for product purchases and installation services. They offer a few financing options, including the Consumer Credit Card, The Project Loan Credit Card, and two Commercial Type Credit Cards, depending on the size of your business.

Now and then, Home Depot will run offers for those credit lines providing zero financing for an introductory period or reduced interest rates. So if you are thinking of installing with them, be on the lookout to get an even bigger deal and take advantage of their offer.

One of the advantages of using them for everything is that they facilitate the project’s financing, and you can even accumulate points that turn into money if you end up opening and using one of their commercial accounts.

Does Home Depot outsource to a List of Vendors for their Installations Services?

Home Depot uses local, licensed, and insured contractors (where applicable) to complete their installations. None of the installers are actual Home Depot employees on their payroll. They do check and verify license standing and do background checks on their installers so the client can rest assured that they are getting professional people that are vetted coming into their homes. 

Regarding price, it’s hard to tell how much of a markup Home Depot is putting on its installation services. Still, as a rule of thumb, General Contractors (in this case, Home Depot is acting more like a General Contractor for the installation part) usually tag 20-25% on top of the actual cost. 

But in this particular scenario, if you choose to go this route, this is all about convenience. Clearly, you don’t have to go through the trouble of researching different installers for your project, setting appointments, comparing pricing, and so on.

Home Depot will take care of all of this, and of course, you will pay a higher premium. If your budget allows you to pay a bit more for this convenience, this will be a great route for you. 

General Timelines of Installations Services

This really will depend on the specific product you will be getting installed. Scheduling for a ceiling fan installation will be relatively quick in a few days, but something like a kitchen or a new fence install will require more time and advanced scheduling.

Once you have defined what product you will need installation for, availability will be the first thing that will impact the installation time. You may be looking at 3-4 weeks to get it for things like kitchens and fences, just on product alone. And after the product is available, an installation of that size and project scope may take an additional 1-2 weeks.

Overall, it will not be long before the installation is completed. Again, it will depend on the size and scope of your particular project that will have the biggest weight on the timeframe. 

Overall Client Satisfaction with Home Depot Installations Services

Putting aside the inevitable unfulfilled customer, Home Depot does offer great installation services, and people are mostly happy with the results. It helps that they only used experienced and licensed contractors, which reduces the chances of a bad installation.

A great indication that Home Depot is a solid partner for the installation contractor is that more than 50% of them have been with Home Depot longer than ten years. I would say that is an excellent track record.

As you can see, Home Depot is truly a one-stop shop. The plethora of product offerings can satisfy the smallest residential and commercial jobs. And not only will they offer the products but also just about every type of installation you can think of.

Will it come at a higher premium than if you shopped for it outside of the store? Probably yes. But then again, you will not have the convenience of getting everything you need through one point of contact, from product to financing and installation.