A reasonable post-completion warranty from a fit-out contractor covers workmanship defects for at least 12 months, with manufacturer warranties passed through for MEP equipment and fixtures, and a defined response time for reported issues.
Warranty terms are often the least-discussed part of a fit-out contract, yet they matter most after the project team has moved on to other work.
What Should Be Covered
Workmanship defects (cracking, fixture failures not caused by misuse, finish deterioration under normal use) should be covered under the contractor's own warranty, separate from manufacturer warranties on equipment like HVAC units or light fixtures, which should be passed through to the client.
Typical Warranty Periods
Twelve months is a common baseline for workmanship warranty in the region, though some contractors offer longer terms on specific elements like waterproofing or structural work.
Response Time Matters as Much as Coverage
A warranty that covers the right things but has no defined response time for reported issues is significantly less useful in practice — ask for a specific commitment (e.g., site visit within X business days) in writing.
What to Confirm Before Signing
Get warranty terms, coverage exclusions, and response time commitments in writing as part of the contract, not as a verbal assurance during sales discussions.
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Twelve months is a common baseline, with some contractors offering longer terms on specific elements.
Yes — manufacturer warranties on equipment should be passed through to the client in addition to the contractor's own workmanship warranty.