Shipping Policy

Shipping Policy - ADLEST
Islandwide Delivery

Shipping Policy

We deliver to all addresses across Sri Lanka. A complete and accurate postal address helps us deliver smoothly and on time.

Dispatch: within 24 hours
Delivery: 3–7 working days
Coverage: All of Sri Lanka
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1. Shipping at a Glance

We deliver to all addresses across Sri Lanka. A complete and accurate postal address is required to arrange a smooth and timely delivery.

Stage Timeframe Notes
Order processing Within 24 hours May take slightly longer during promotional periods.
Standard delivery 3–7 working days (Mon–Fri) Counted from the dispatch date. Excludes mercantile and public holidays.
Weekend orders Processed next Monday Applies to orders placed on Saturday and Sunday.
Payment methods PayHere or COD COD orders carry a Rs. 80 handling fee, paid to the courier.
Delivery attempts Up to 3 attempts After 3 failed attempts the parcel returns to our warehouse.
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2. Delivery Time
  • Our team works to dispatch your order within 24 hours, though processing may take slightly longer during promotional periods.
  • Standard delivery typically takes 3–7 working days (Monday – Friday), excluding mercantile and public holidays.
  • Orders placed on Saturday and Sunday are processed on the following Monday.
  • Estimated shipping times start from the date of dispatch, not the order date. Delivery may take longer due to incomplete addresses or unreachable contact numbers.
  • Unexpected delays can occur during promotions or because of circumstances such as adverse weather or fuel shortages.
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3. Delivery Cost

Charges are calculated on the package's volumetric weight. The first 1kg is priced by location:

North & East ProvincesFirst 1kg standard delivery
Rs. 450
All Other LocationsFirst 1kg standard delivery
Rs. 400
  • Additional weight: orders over 1kg incur an extra Rs. 90 for each additional 1kg.
  • Cash on Delivery (COD): an additional handling fee of Rs. 80 applies to all COD orders.

The exact shipping charge for your order is calculated automatically and shown at checkout.

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4. Payment Methods & Shipping

We accept two payment methods for all deliveries within Sri Lanka:

Online Card PaymentSecure payment through PayHere
Pay at checkout
Cash on Delivery (COD)Pay the courier when you receive the parcel
+ Rs. 80 fee
  • Online payment: you pay the product total and the delivery charge together at checkout. We dispatch your order after the payment is confirmed. Card details are entered on the PayHere gateway and are never stored by ADLEST.
  • Cash on Delivery: you pay the product total, the delivery charge and the Rs. 80 COD handling fee in cash to the courier at the time of delivery. COD orders may be verified by phone before dispatch.
  • The delivery charge for your order is shown at checkout before you pay, so there are no hidden charges.
Secure payments: All online card transactions are processed through PayHere's PCI-DSS compliant gateway.
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5. Dispatch, Tracking & Availability
  • You will receive an email notification with your tracking details as soon as your order leaves our warehouse.
  • Our courier partner will contact you before delivery to coordinate the arrival of your parcel.
  • Orders are packed and dispatched subject to item availability. If a product is unavailable, our representative will contact you for confirmation before proceeding.
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6. Contact & Address Amendments
  • Deliveries are made strictly to the shipping address and contact numbers provided when you ordered.
  • If you must update your delivery details, send a request through our hotline, Messenger or WhatsApp.
  • Address amendments may cause slight shipping delays, though we always try to minimize the inconvenience.
  • Product exchanges or modifications are not permitted at the time of delivery. You may request changes to your order before it is dispatched.
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7. Missing & Damaged Items
  • Please notify us at 0743314381 on the same day of delivery if any item is missing or damaged in your package.
  • Keep the item and its packaging, and have your Order ID and clear photos ready to speed up the process.
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8. Undelivered Parcels
  • If a parcel remains undelivered after 3 delivery attempts, it is returned to our warehouse.
  • To avoid this, keep your phone reachable and make sure your address is complete and correct.
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9. Order Cancellation
  • To cancel an order, contact us through our hotline, Messenger or WhatsApp within 8 hours of placing it.
  • Orders can be canceled only before they are dispatched from our warehouse.
Prepaid orders: prepaid (paid) orders cannot be canceled by the customer. If there is a genuine issue, contact us within 8 hours and our team will review it. Approved cancellations are refunded to the original payment method through PayHere.

10. Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about your delivery, our customer support team is always ready to help.