Do you work with local carpenters or factory-made modules?

That’s an excellent and very practical question 👍 — because the choice between local carpenters and factory-made modular units affects cost, finish, durability, warranty, and timeline.

Here’s how designers in Delhi NCR usually handle it:

🪚 Local Carpenters (On-Site Work)

✅ Pros

• Flexible & customizable: any size, style, or odd corner can be made.
• Easy to make changes during execution.
• Labour cost can be lower than premium modular brands.
• Good option for Burari/North Delhi builder floors where every inch of storage matters.

⚠️ Cons

• Quality depends heavily on carpenter’s skill.
• Finishing (edges, shutters) often less neat than factory.
• No formal warranty (unless your designer offers their own).
• Dust, noise, and mess on site.
• Takes longer (wardrobe: 15–20 days vs 7–10 days factory).

🏭 Factory-Made Modular Units

✅ Pros

• Precision cutting with CNC machines → cleaner finish.
• Faster installation (factory makes modules, site takes 3–5 days to assemble).
• Standardized quality, often with 5–10 year warranties.
• Branded hardware (Häfele, Hettich, Blum) with lifetime warranty.
• Minimal on-site mess.

⚠️ Cons

• Less flexibility (fixed sizes; custom odd corners may not fit well).
• Higher base cost compared to carpenters.
• Changes after production are difficult or costly.
• Transport/logistics adds to price.

✅ What Good Designers in Delhi NCR Do

• For kitchens & wardrobes → many use factory-made modules (faster, neater, warranty).
• For TV units, pooja units, study tables, storage in odd corners → they use local carpenters (more flexibility).
• Hybrid approach = best of both worlds.

💡 What You Should Ask Your Designer

1. Do you use your own carpentry team or tie up with a modular factory?
2. Which parts of the project will be factory-made vs carpenter-made?
3. What brands of plywood, laminates, hardware are used in each?
4. What warranty do I get on factory modules vs carpenter-made items?
5. Can I visit the factory or workshop before approving?

👉 Pro Tip:

• For budget 2BHK/3BHK flats in Burari/North Delhi → a good local carpenter (with branded ply + laminates) is cost-effective.
• For premium kitchens/wardrobes → go with factory modulars for durability & warranty.

Would you like me to prepare a side-by-side cost & durability comparison table (Carpenter vs Factory Modular) for a typical kitchen + wardrobes in Delhi NCR, so you see exactly which works best for your budget?