{"id":4983,"date":"2026-06-13T07:47:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T09:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contractorsdepot.co.za\/?page_id=4983"},"modified":"2026-06-13T07:47:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T09:47:07","slug":"refund-and-returns-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/contractorsdepot.co.za\/?page_id=4983","title":{"rendered":"Refund and Returns Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Returns, Refunds &amp; Warranty Policy (RMA)<\/strong><br \/>\nAt Contractors Depot, we strive to ensure complete customer satisfaction with every purchase. If you are not satisfied with a product, you may request a return, refund, replacement, or repair, subject to the terms below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Returns &amp; Refund Eligibility<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Return Timeframes<\/strong><br \/>\nReturn requests must be logged within\u00a0<strong>2 days of receiving your order<\/strong><br \/>\nThe return process must be initiated within\u00a0<strong>4 days of delivery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Request a Return<\/strong><br \/>\nAll return requests must be submitted via your account using the Returns Manager.<br \/>\nPlease select the correct reason:<br \/>\nChange of Mind \/ Item Exchange<br \/>\nFaulty on Arrival<br \/>\nIncorrect Item Received<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Refunds &amp; Exchanges<\/strong><br \/>\nApproved returns may be eligible for a\u00a0<strong>refund, replacement, or repair<\/strong><br \/>\nRefunds exclude original\u00a0<strong>shipping costs<\/strong><br \/>\nReplacements are subject to\u00a0<strong>stock availability<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Restocking Fee<\/strong><br \/>\nA\u00a0<strong>restocking fee of up to 30%<\/strong>\u00a0may apply<br \/>\nReturns may be refused if: The product is not in its original condition<br \/>\nPackaging has been opened, damaged, or tampered with<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Special Orders &amp; Bulk Purchases<\/strong><br \/>\nProducts specifically ordered on your behalf (including non-stock or bulk items) may:<br \/>\nBe subject to a\u00a0<strong>handling fee if returned<\/strong><br \/>\nNot be eligible for return if the supplier does not accept returns<br \/>\nIn such cases, Contractors Depot reserves the right to:<br \/>\nOffer an alternative product<br \/>\nDecline the return<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Warranty Policy<\/strong><br \/>\nWarranty terms vary depending on the product category and brand.<br \/>\n<strong>General Warranty Guidelines<\/strong><br \/>\nAll warranty claims are subject to\u00a0<strong>inspection and approval<\/strong><br \/>\nProducts may need to be returned to the supplier for testing<br \/>\n<strong>Typical Warranty Coverage<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Power Tools:<\/strong>\u00a0Usually 12-month warranty (unless otherwise stated)<br \/>\n<strong>Hand Tools:<\/strong>\u00a0Some include lifetime warranties<br \/>\n<strong>Safety Boots &amp; Other Products:<\/strong>\u00a0Warranty varies by brand<br \/>\nFor warranty-related queries, please contact us via our website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Faulty Items<\/strong><br \/>\nAll faulty items will be\u00a0<strong>assessed before approval<\/strong>\u00a0of any claim<br \/>\nIf the item is found to be\u00a0<strong>in working condition<\/strong>, a collection fee will apply: Standard fee for items shipped with free delivery<br \/>\nEquivalent shipping cost for items with delivery charges<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Shipping &amp; Collection Fees<\/strong><br \/>\nCustomers are responsible for return shipping costs, except: If the item is faulty\u00a0<strong>and reported within 3 months of purchase<\/strong><br \/>\nIn such cases, Contractors Depot may cover return shipping (terms apply).<br \/>\nCollection fees may apply for: Incorrect orders<br \/>\nChange-of-mind returns<br \/>\nThese fees will be\u00a0<strong>deducted from your refund<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Refund Processing Time<\/strong><br \/>\nReturns may require inspection and supplier evaluation (up to\u00a0<strong>15 working days<\/strong>)<br \/>\nOnce approved, refunds are processed within\u00a0<strong>3\u20135 business days<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Incorrect or Missing Items<\/strong><br \/>\nAny claims for:<br \/>\nIncorrect items<br \/>\nMissing items<br \/>\nMust be reported within\u00a0<strong>2 days of delivery or collection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Warranty Exclusions<\/strong><br \/>\nThe warranty will be void if damage is caused by:<br \/>\nMisuse, abuse, or improper installation<br \/>\nElectrical faults, power surges, or lightning<br \/>\nFailure to follow operating instructions<br \/>\nWater, liquid damage, or environmental factors<br \/>\nTampering, unauthorized repairs, or broken seals<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Return Packaging Requirements<\/strong><br \/>\nAll returned items must:<br \/>\nBe securely packaged<br \/>\nInclude all original packaging, accessories, and documentation<br \/>\nFailure to do so may result in:<br \/>\nDelayed processing<br \/>\nRejection of the return<\/p>\n<p><strong>11. Right to Refuse Returns<\/strong><br \/>\nContractors Depot reserves the right to refuse a return or refund if:<br \/>\nThe product has been misused or damaged<br \/>\nItems are missing or incomplete<br \/>\nThe product has been altered in any way<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Returns, Refunds &amp; Warranty Policy (RMA) At Contractors Depot, we strive to ensure complete customer satisfaction with every purchase. If you are not satisfied with a product, you may request a return, refund, replacement, or repair, subject to the terms below. 1. Returns &amp; Refund Eligibility Return Timeframes Return requests must be logged within\u00a02 days&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","ai_generated_summary":"","_bst_post_transparent":"","_bst_post_title":"default","_bst_post_layout":"default","_bst_post_sidebar_id":"","_bst_post_content_style":"unboxed","_bst_post_vertical_padding":"default","_bst_post_feature":"hide","_bst_post_feature_position":"","_bst_post_header":false,"_bst_post_footer":false,"wpai_meta_description":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4983","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/contractorsdepot.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4983","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/contractorsdepot.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/contractorsdepot.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/contractorsdepot.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/contractorsdepot.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4983"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/contractorsdepot.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4983\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4985,"href":"https:\/\/contractorsdepot.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4983\/revisions\/4985"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/contractorsdepot.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4983"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}