Possession day feels like the finish line.
For your interiors, it is the starting line.
What you do in the first two weeks decides how smooth – or stressful – the next three months will be.
Before possession: start design early
Most families wait for the keys before speaking to an interior firm.
That costs time.
Design can begin with the builder's floor plan.
So by the time you get the keys, your layouts, 3D and materials are ready, and production can start soon after.
For a typical apartment with complete modular interiors, execution takes about 50–70 days from design sign-off.
Start design late, and that clock starts late too.
Week 1 after possession: inspect before you design
Do not let interiors hide the builder's problems.
Check these first, and get snags fixed in writing:
- Dampness and cracks – bathrooms, balconies, external walls, below windows
- Electrical – every point, the DB, earthing, AC and geyser points
- Plumbing – leaks, water pressure, drain slopes, bathroom waterproofing
- Doors and windows – alignment, locks, gaps
- Flooring – hollow tiles, chipped edges, level
A small leak behind a new wardrobe becomes a big repair later.
Week 1–2: collect what your designer needs
- Builder floor plan and electrical drawings
- Photos and videos of every room and every wall
- Society rules for interior work
- Your list of must-haves – storage, study, puja, guest needs
Society rules Bangalore homeowners often miss
Many gated communities in Bangalore have strict rules:
- Fixed work hours, often no work on Sundays
- Limits on noisy cutting and drilling
- Rules for using the service lift and moving material
- A refundable interior deposit
Ask your association before work starts.
Factory-made modules help here – less cutting, less noise and less dust on site.
Plan these early – they are expensive to change later
| Decision | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Electrical points for TV, kitchen appliances, ACs, geysers | Moving them later means breaking walls |
| Kitchen layout and chimney ducting | Decides hob, sink and storage positions |
| Washing machine and water purifier points | Easy to forget, hard to add |
| False ceiling and lighting plan | Must be done before painting |
| Wardrobe and loft sizes | Must fit around windows, beams and AC points |
Your handover checklist at a glance
| Task | When |
|---|---|
| Start design with the builder floor plan | Before possession |
| Builder snag inspection | Week 1 |
| Society interior permission and deposit | Week 1 |
| Final measurements | Week 1–2 |
| Electrical and plumbing plan | Before production |
| Design sign-off | Before production |
| Production and installation | 50–70 days for complete modular work |
FAQs
Should I fix builder snags before interiors?
Yes. Dampness, leaks and electrical faults are far costlier to fix under new interiors.
Can I live in the flat while interiors are done?
For small scopes, yes. For full interiors, an empty home is faster and safer.
When should I speak to an interior firm?
Before possession, so design is ready when you get the keys.
Before you go
Your new home deserves a calm start, not a rushed one.
Bring your builder floor plan to the Decotales Experience Centre in JP Nagar. We will walk you through the scope, timeline and a room-wise estimate – so your first decision is an informed one.
Decotales Experience Centre: No. 8, 3rd Floor, Kiran Complex, 15th Cross Rd, MG Layout, 6th Phase, J. P. Nagar, Bengaluru 560078 · +91 96069 88791
About the author
Kavana Mayur is Co-Founder & CEO of Decotales, a women-led turnkey interior firm in Bangalore with its own factory in Yelachenahalli and an Experience Centre in JP Nagar. Since 2019, her team has delivered 750+ homes and commercial spaces.