For a buyer investing in a premium brand like Godrej, assurance goes beyond the sales pitch; it requires documented quality, transparent disclosures, and long-term protection against construction faults. Godrej employs several specific protocols to address these crucial aspects, from pre-construction disclosure to post-handover warranty.
Sustainability meets structural excellence
1. The Pursuit of Green Building Certification
In the modern real estate market, Green Building Certification is a major differentiator, symbolizing sustainability and energy efficiency.
- The Process: While developers aim for this certification, the process cannot be completed during the construction phase. The application for certification, and its eventual award, only happens after the construction is finished.
- Godrej's Commitment: It is understood that a quality developer like Godrej actively pursues this certification once the structural work is complete. For buyers, the presence of the brand itself is often seen as an implicit assurance of following high environmental and structural standards, which facilitates the later achievement of this certification.
Total transparency in structural disclosures
2. Safety, Disclosure, and Structural Clarity
Addressing safety and preventing potential risks is paramount, which is why Godrej follows specific rules for construction and disclosure.
- Construction Safety: During the construction phase, minimizing risk is key. The focus is on implementing rigorous safety measures, which is standard procedure.
- The "Walking Building" Concept: Godrej ensures all project details are explicitly disclosed during the sales process. This includes clarifying the difference between the "walking building" and the rest of the society structure. A "walking building" is defined as one where the developer clearly discloses which walls belong to the building, which belong to the internal "society" of the building, and which belong to the external plot or "entire society". By disclosing these details (like the entry/exit points), Godrej ensures clarity on maintenance and ownership boundaries.
3. The Guarantee: Post-Construction Warranty
The most substantial assurance against future issues is the post-construction warranty provided by the builder.
- Warranty Period: Once the property is handed over to the buyer, Godrej provides a minimum of five years of warranty on major construction items, such as the tiles.
- Builder’s Liability: This warranty covers any "builder's fault" or material defects that may arise after possession. If a problem occurs, the builder is legally obligated to fix it "free of cost".
- Brand Reliance: Given the reputation of a listed company like Godrej, there is a high degree of confidence that they will honor this long-term commitment. A reputable company will always correct construction issues to maintain their market goodwill.
Conclusion
By focusing on obtaining Green Building Certification, providing transparent structural disclosures, and backing their construction with a solid five-year warranty, Godrej seeks to provide buyers with comprehensive quality assurance and peace of mind.
