New build - who is responsible for plaster skrinkage/cracks

[gcltd]

Hi, I'm building a small house for resale, LABC are covering the structure, but I wanted to know who would be responsible for the shrinkage/hairline cracks in the plaster when they appear? I wondered how new build developers handle this issue? Is it up to the new owners to resolve and repaint as it occurs or the developer/plasterer?

Thanks

 

[tony1851]

You should fix them yourself.

 

[Tom JE]

Not sure if it helps or not, but I bought a new home a few years back. When we completed our snagging list we were told that we may see cracks/gaps appearing due to shrinkage (which we did). Unless these gaps were larger that a specified amount (I think it was 6mm????) then we were responsible for them.

Not sure if other home builders follwer this though....

 

[^woody^]

You, as the developer, will be responsible for significant shrinkage cracks, and other similar defects for the first 12 months after the sale. You would rectify them at the 12 month inspection, not before