CUSTOMER HELP
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about HABiTAT Potchefstroom, online orders, delivery, collection, products, payments and store visits.
Order Assistance
Need help with an existing online order?
Delivery & Collection
Learn more about delivery, collection and courier arrangements.
Product Assistance
Contact our team for product information and stock enquiries.
Where is HABiTAT located?
HABiTAT Potchefstroom is located at 8 Fleishack Street, Potchefstroom, South Africa.
Customers collecting orders using their own courier may be directed to our receiving bay at 10 Fleishack Street. Please wait for collection confirmation before sending a courier.
Does HABiTAT have a physical store?
Yes. HABiTAT is a full department store in Potchefstroom where customers can browse paint, hardware, electrical products, arts and crafts, décor and other project essentials.
Are all online products available to view in store?
Many of the products listed online are available in our Potchefstroom store. However, availability may vary and selected products may be stored separately or temporarily out of stock.
Contact our team with the product name or SKU before travelling when you need to confirm availability.
Are there other HABiTAT branches in South Africa?
Our main and only physical HABiTAT branch is located in Potchefstroom. Customers elsewhere in South Africa can shop through the HABiTAT online store and arrange delivery to supported locations nationwide.
How can I check whether a product is in stock?
Product availability is shown online where possible. For urgent or large orders, contact our team with the product name or SKU so that we can confirm the available quantity.
Can I purchase more than the quantity shown online?
Yes, additional stock may be available or may be ordered from a supplier.
Contact HABiTAT on 018 294 5008 or email info@habitatpotch.co.za with the product name, SKU and quantity required. Our team will confirm availability, lead time and pricing.
Can HABiTAT help me choose the correct product?
Yes. Our team can assist with paint, preparation products, hardware, tools and creative materials based on your project requirements.
Please provide as much information as possible, including the surface, application, measurements and desired result.
Do product colours look exactly the same online?
Product colours may appear slightly different depending on photography, screen settings, lighting and the material on which the product is applied.
Where colour accuracy is important, visit the store, consult an official colour card or request assistance before ordering.
Can you source a product that is not listed online?
Selected products may be available in store or may be sourced from one of our suppliers. Contact our team with the product description, brand and quantity required.
How do I place an online order?
Add the required products to your cart, proceed to checkout, enter your delivery or collection details and complete payment using one of the available payment methods.
How will I know that my order was received?
An order-confirmation email should be sent after checkout. Please check your spam or junk folder when it does not appear in your inbox.
Contact customer help if payment was completed but no confirmation was received.
Can I change or cancel an order after placing it?
Contact our team as soon as possible. Changes or cancellations may only be possible before the order has been processed, packed or dispatched.
Which payment methods are accepted?
Credit and debit cards
Instant EFT
Other payment methods displayed at checkout
Is online payment secure?
Payments are processed through the secure payment provider displayed during checkout. HABiTAT does not directly store customers’ complete card details.
Can I request a tax invoice?
Yes. Enter the correct billing information during checkout. Contact customer help with your order number if you require assistance with an invoice.
Does HABiTAT deliver nationwide?
Yes. HABiTAT delivers online orders to supported addresses across South Africa.
How much is the delivery fee?
Delivery charges are calculated according to the current delivery method and will be displayed during checkout before payment is completed.
How long does delivery take?
Online orders are normally delivered within approximately 5 to 7 working days after processing. Many orders arrive sooner, but delivery times may vary according to stock availability, destination, courier schedules and public holidays.
Can I collect my online order from HABiTAT?
Yes, where collection is available during checkout. Wait until HABiTAT confirms that the order is ready before travelling to the store.
Does HABiTAT deliver nationwide?
Yes. HABiTAT delivers online orders to supported addresses across South Africa.
Does HABiTAT deliver nationwide?
Yes. HABiTAT delivers online orders to supported addresses across South Africa.
