Excellent 👌 — asking about warranty is very smart, because many homeowners in Delhi NCR face issues like laminate peeling, hinges breaking, or kitchen drawers jamming after just 1–2 years. A good interior designer (or turnkey firm) should always give clear warranty terms in writing.
Here’s what you should expect:
✅ Typical Warranties in Delhi NCR Interiors
1. Modular Kitchens
- Cabinet structure (ply/HDHMR/MDF) → 5–10 years (depends on material brand).
- Hardware (hinges, channels, lift-up systems, corner units) → Lifetime warranty if Häfele / Hettich / Blum, 2–5 years if local brand.
- Finish (laminate, acrylic, veneer, PU polish) → Usually 1–3 years against manufacturing defects, peeling, bubbling.
2. Wardrobes & Modular Furniture
- Carcass (plyboard/HDHMR) → 5–10 years.
- Shutters / Finish → 1–3 years.
- Hardware (hinges, sliding tracks, locks, handles) → 2–10 years depending on brand.
3. False Ceiling, Carpentry, Storage Units
- Structural carpentry → 5+ years warranty (if done with branded ply & polish).
- Paint / polish finish → 1–2 years (touch-up covered, not wear & tear).
⚠️ Things to Clarify With Your Designer
- Who gives the warranty → The designer? The material brand (Häfele, Greenply, Century, Asian Paints)? Or both?
- Written warranty card → Get warranty certificates/cards for hardware & modular furniture.
- What’s excluded → Misuse, water seepage, pest damage, or normal wear & tear usually not covered.
- Service process → If something breaks, do you call the designer or directly the hardware brand?
- Post-handover service → Some designers give 1–2 free service visits after handover.
💡 Pro Tip
- Always choose branded hardware (Häfele / Hettich / Blum) even if carcass is made locally. Their lifetime warranties save you from major headaches.
- Ask for item-wise warranty list in the contract/BOQ (e.g., “Wardrobe shutters: 3 years, Hinges: Lifetime (Hettich)”).
👉 Would you like me to create a ready-made warranty checklist (kitchen, wardrobes, furniture, hardware, finishes) that you can hand over to your designer and get signed before work starts?
