Bathroom Glass Work
New Flat Possession Checklist: Glass, Grills, Railings and Windows
Possession day is when the fabrication list starts: shower glass, balcony safety, grills, mesh, windows, maybe a terrace shed. What to check in the builder's work, what to add, and the order that saves rework.
After possession of a new flat, the usual fabrication list is: shower glass partitions in each bathroom, balcony safety (railing height, gaps, maybe glass), window grills, mosquito mesh, a check or upgrade of the builder's windows, and for top floors or villas a terrace shed. Check what the builder has fitted first, plan everything in one round of measurement, and do the dusty metal work before the fine glass and mesh, so nothing gets fitted twice.
This is written for owners taking possession in new societies on Dwarka Expressway and Golf Course Extension Road in Gurugram, in Noida Extension and along the Noida Expressway, in Greater Noida, and around Raj Nagar Extension in Ghaziabad, where thousands of flats are handed over with the same bare bathrooms and open balconies.
What should you check in the builder's work on possession day?
| Item | What to check | Why it matters later |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Every sash slides, locks and seals; no cracked glass; drainage slots open | Leaks and dust are much harder to fix once you've moved in |
| Balcony railing | Height from the finished floor, gaps, wobble at posts | Safety, especially with children |
| Balcony door | Slides freely, locks, no light visible around it when shut | Monsoon leaks and dust |
| Bathroom floor | Slope towards the drain in the shower area | A shower partition can't fix a floor that slopes the wrong way |
| Wall tiles in shower | Plumb and straight where glass will fit | Glass needs a true wall to seal against |
| Grill and mesh provisions | Any fixing points, frames or space left by the builder | Saves drilling into new tiles |
Note snags in writing and raise them with the builder before you start your own work. Leaks around a window or balcony door are covered in window leaking rain water and balcony door leaking; a sash that sticks is covered in sliding window hard to slide.
Which shower glass partition should go in each bathroom?
Most new flats have a master bathroom with room for a proper shower area and a smaller common bathroom. A sensible pattern:
- Master bathroom with a straight shower wall: a frameless partition with a hinged door, from ₹500 per sq ft.
- Shower in a corner: an L-shaped frameless enclosure with a door, from ₹500 per sq ft.
- Small common or guest bathroom: a frameless sliding partition, from ₹550 per sq ft, so no door swings into the WC.
- Budget or walk-in layout: a fixed frameless shower screen, from ₹370 per sq ft.
As a rough example, a 4 ft by 7 ft hinged partition is about 28 sq ft, which at the starting rate comes to about ₹14,000. Our shower partition designs for small bathrooms and sliding vs hinged shower door guides help with the choice, and the shower cubicle cost guide explains pricing. Bathroom styles use 10mm Saint-Gobain toughened glass and SS304 fittings, and every style with a door or slider carries a 1 year functional warranty on hardware.
What does the balcony need?
Builder railings in new towers vary a lot. Check the height from the finished floor and the gaps between bars, and look for anything a child could climb. Our balcony railing height and safety guide has a full check. Common upgrades are glass infill behind the builder's railing, an extra top rail, or a full glass balcony railing. Society rules usually control the external look, so check with the RWA or maintenance office before ordering anything visible from outside.
Do you need window grills in a high-rise flat?
On lower floors, yes for security; on upper floors, mainly for child safety at windows that open fully. An MS window grill can be fitted inside the window reveal, which many societies prefer to projecting box grills. Plan at least one openable grill per flat as an emergency exit; our window grill designs and safety guide explains why.
Mosquito mesh: which windows and doors?
New societies near open land, drains or construction sites, which describes much of Noida Extension and the Dwarka Expressway belt, often have a mosquito problem from day one. Mosquito mesh for bedroom windows, the kitchen and the balcony door is usually the first thing residents add. Pleated mesh suits sliding balcony doors; fixed or sliding mesh suits windows. See mosquito mesh types compared.
Should you upgrade the builder's windows?
Only if they are leaking, rattling, letting in dust and noise, or facing a busy road. Many builder windows are basic aluminium sliders. For a flat overlooking an expressway, uPVC windows with better seals cut noise and dust noticeably; our uPVC vs aluminium windows and soundproof windows in Delhi NCR guides compare options. Check with the society whether window frame colour and type are controlled.
Top floor or villa: a terrace shed?
Penthouses, top-floor flats with terrace rights and independent floors often add a polycarbonate terrace shed or an MS pergola for shade and rain cover. Society permission is usually needed. See our terrace shed guide.
What order should the work happen in?
- Raise builder snags and get them fixed: leaks, cracked glass, faulty windows and doors.
- Finish civil and electrical changes: tiling changes, plumbing, AC piping, wiring.
- Book one site visit to measure everything together: bathrooms, balconies, windows and terrace.
- Metal work first: grills, railings, sheds. Welding and grinding are dusty and can mark glass.
- Windows, if you're replacing them, then the balcony glass.
- Shower glass partitions, after bathroom tiling and fittings are done.
- Mosquito mesh last, so it isn't torn during other work.
- Deep clean, then move in.
A single site visit can cover everything on this list. In Gurugram, Noida and the rest of Delhi NCR it costs ₹99, is usually arranged within 24–48 hours, and is adjusted against your bill if you go ahead; the written quote is sent within about 2 hours and is valid for 3 days. Toughened glass takes around 7–10 days in production, so book the shower glass measurement as soon as the bathroom tiling is finished. For a full view of everything we make, see all services.
Common questions
What glass work does a new flat need?
Most new flats need shower glass partitions in the bathrooms, and many add balcony glass or railing upgrades, window grills, mosquito mesh, and sometimes better windows or a terrace shed. Start with a possession check of the builder's windows, doors and railings, then plan everything in one measurement visit.
When should I install a shower partition in a new flat?
After the bathroom tiling, flooring and fittings are complete and the grout has set. Toughened glass is made to exact measurements and can't be cut on site, so the walls and floor must be final before measurement. Production generally takes around 7–10 days after the advance.
Naye flat mein pehle grill lagwayein ya shower glass?
Do the metal work first. Grills, railings and sheds involve welding and grinding, which create dust and sparks that can mark glass. Fit windows and balcony glass next, shower partitions once the bathroom is finished, and mosquito mesh last so it isn't damaged during the other work.
Do I need society permission for grills and balcony glass?
Often yes. Many societies on Dwarka Expressway, in Noida Extension and elsewhere control the building's external look and may specify grill styles, colours or allow only grills inside the window opening. Check with your RWA or maintenance office before ordering anything visible from outside.
How much does a shower partition cost for a new flat?
Bathroom glass partitions start from ₹370 per sq ft for a fixed screen and from ₹500 per sq ft for a frameless partition with a hinged door. A 4 ft by 7 ft hinged partition is about 28 sq ft, roughly ₹14,000 at the starting rate. The exact figure follows measurement.
Can one site visit cover all the fabrication work in a new flat?
Yes. One visit can measure the bathrooms, balconies, windows and terrace together, so the work is planned in the right order. In Delhi NCR the visit costs ₹99, is adjusted against your bill if you go ahead, and you get a written quote within about 2 hours.
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