How soon can you hang pictures in a new build?

Question

Why can't we put up anything in the new build we have moved into? How long do we have to wait as it looks barren without a few things on the wall. If we have to wait more than a month, is there any alternative that doesn't give the builders a way out of honouring the warranty if there is a different issue?

Charles · Answer

New builds often need 6–12 months to fully dry and settle before fixing things to walls. Alternative: use temporary solutions like free-standing shelves or removable adhesive hooks, which don’t damage plaster or affect warranties.

Kind regards, CB Builders & Son

Gurj · Answer

You can hand pictures in a new build the day you move in. 
Ensure theres not plumbing or cables before drilling holes

Martin · Answer

Hi I’m sure they have ther own terms but read it 1st but normally snags cracks get carried out  12 months later to give a settlement of building time

Kevin · Answer

Why should you have to wait?
You should be able to put up fixtures and fittings without any issues with the builders warranty
Their warranty covers the actual building work, plumbing, electrics, movement, doors or windows not shutting, flooring lifting etc

Michael · Answer

Good morning ,

There should be no problem in hanging pictures etc in a new build . A top tip is to maybe buy a stud / electrical detector as sometimes it's not obvious where cables and pipes run inside the walls , also make sure you have the correct fittings , or plasterboard fixings etc .

Doug · Answer

You can hang anything you like straight away if your being told you have to wait I’d ask questions of the builder

Amy · Answer

It shouldn’t be a problem to hang things on walls when you have moved in, and it’s all signed off

Amandeep · Answer

Yes because of warranty and more things s as maybe aslo he want money to fix

Robert · Answer

There's no deadline for this; they simply don't want to do it because they have other jobs now. They'll probably do it someday if they find the time. It's better to hire someone to do it, because they certainly won't do it quickly.

How soon can you hang pictures in a new build?

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