Planning a $2,500 Renovation Project? Home Depot Has a Little-Known Perk
If you’re someone who likes to do it themselves and often turns to Home Depot for tools and materials, you may scour the aisles and browse online for clearance items, or wait for seasonal sales like Memorial Day. However, many homeowners and landlords aren’t aware they can receive the same professional discounts available to contractors for large projects at Home Depot through the store’s Pro Desk.
Whether you’re repainting walls, renovating a home or doing a large outdoor project, the Pro Desk can serve as a cost-saving resource for volume pricing, special orders, bulk pricing and specialty items.
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Below, we'll unpack everything you need to know about the Home Depot Pro Desk, including thresholds that unlock the savings, how to sign up and ways regular shoppers can save thousands of dollars on their next order through the Pro Xtra Loyalty Program.
What Is Home Depot’s Pro Desk?
Home Depot’s Pro Desk is a service area inside the store that helps customers with larger orders. It’s a staple for contractors, but can also be used for homeowners, DIYers and house flippers taking on bigger projects.
It can also help shoppers find materials for projects, including specialty and delivery orders, bulk pricing and product sourcing. For example, a homeowner finishing a basement may need assistance in multiple product categories such as lumber, insulation, drywall, flooring, paint and other items. By bringing your materials list to the Pro Desk, you can learn about pricing and delivery options, then adjust your orders to get the best savings.
The Threshold That Unlocks Savings
To use the Pro Desk, the store requires a purchase threshold of $2,500, so shoppers who spend only $500 to $1,000 would not qualify for the bulk discounts. Keep in mind that the pricing can depend on item quantities, the store location, product availability and other factors.
However, if you’re planning on spending at least $2,500 on your bulk order, it’s worth a visit to the Pro Desk to see how much you may be able to save on volume and bulk pricing. According to the Home Depot website, you can receive bulk pricing discounts on over 4,000 products. Shoppers who save the most organize the project as a single, large order rather than returning to the store for multiple small orders.
Product Categories That See the Biggest Markdowns
Certain product categories get the best markdowns at the store when you sign up for Pro Xtra. We did the math to show you the best bulk discounts. The best categories include painting projects, sheetrock, insulation, storage organization and closet buildouts:
Paints, stains and primers: Up to 20% discount
USG Sheetrock 1/2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. UltraLight Drywall: 15% discount when buying 34 or more
USG Sheetrock 1/2 in. x 4 ft. x 12 ft. UltraLight Drywall: 25% discount when buying 34 or more
Insulation: 10% to 15% discount when buying 15 or 20 (depending on the product)
Lumber: 10% discount, quantity varies per product
Closet storage buildouts: 10% to 20% discount
ClosetMaid SuperSlide 144 in. x 16 in. wire shelving: 20% off when buying 5 or more
How To Sign Up for a Pro Xtra Account
It’s easy to utilize Pro Xtra and begin saving on bulk purchases. All you need to do is sign up for an account. Head over to the Pro Desk in-store or the Pro Services and Contractor page on the Home Depot website. You can also join by downloading the Home Depot app from the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android. Once you join, you can see material availability, access pricing, track orders, view delivery options and more.
This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice.
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