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Pooja Singh
Construction quality in Bangalore projects is a massive gamble after possession.
I'm seriously worried about construction quality in Bangalore. My friend's Legacy Celino flat, just a year old, already has seepage issues and hairline cracks near windows. It makes me question if new builds are even worth the premium. Builders promise so much, but what about actual long-term structural integrity? Is it just me, or do others face these problems too? What should I look for during site visits for potential red flags?
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For site visits, definitely check for uneven plastering, especially near corners and
Legacy Celino's issues are really disheartening, especially considering it's a completed project with only 24 units. Less units usually mean better attention to detail, right? But 1.7 Cr to 2.8 Cr for a flat that starts showing cracks in a year? That's just daylight robbery. I was looking at a place in Adigara Kallahalli, similar budget, now I'm thinking twice about EVERYTHING.
Sahi baat hai. It's not about the number of units, it's about the builder's commitment. Some big builders also cut corners. We need to check their past projects thoroughly before even thinking of booking.
Makes me want to just rent forever, honestly.
Exactly! The premium for 'new' is not justified if the quality is so poor. What's the point of paying so much if you have to spend more on repairs within the first few years? It's a never-ending cycle.
This is exactly what scares me about buying in Bangalore. Legacy Celino, a year old and issues already? What about the RERA compliance? Doesn't RERA ensure better quality checks or is it just for timelines?
RERA is good for timelines, for quality, it's more like a guidance, not a guarantee.
RERA does have clauses for quality, but enforcing them is another battle altogether. They mandate a 5-year defect liability period, but getting builders to actually fix things without a fight is rare. You often have to send legal notices, which is a huge headache. My friend had issues with a builder in Akshayanagar and it took months to get them to even respond properly.
Yaar, totally agree with you. My cousin bought in a 'premium' project near Aavalahalli last year, and now he's dealing with lift breakdowns every other week and a perpetually leaky bathroom. Builders just want to sell, quality control takes a backseat. It's so frustrating for first-time buyers like us.
It's not just fittings, the basic structure also worries me. Legacy Celino ka price range toh 1.7 Cr se 2.8 Cr hai, for that kind of money, you expect top-notch, not these issues in a year!
Same here! Builder ne toh bola tha imported fittings, ab sab loose ho gaye hain.