A punch list is a list
of tasks that need to
complete to satisfy the
terms of a construction
contract. Such lists may
be included in the
contract itself, but
more commonly, they are
generated in the final
phases of construction,
as people walk around
the site and note down
any issues and
deficiencies that need
to be resolved. They are
very useful for project
management, whether
people are dealing with
a contractor or doing
the work themselves,
because it's easy to
miss small details which
can be problematic
later.
The term “punch list” is
a reference to the fact
that people used to
punch a hole in the
paper next to tasks
which had been
completed. Today, these
lists may be managed as
simple written
checklists, or even in
electronic form.
Electronic ones are very
convenient because they
can be distributed to
many people and may be
updated instantly,
allowing everyone to see
progress. This can be
especially important
when multiple
contractors need to
address the same issue.
Many construction
information websites
have sample punch lists
that people can print
out to include in
contracts and in
inspections of a project
in its final days to
identify problems that
need to be corrected.
While some of the items
may feel petty, property
owners should remember
that the contractor is
being paid to complete a
job in full, not to
leave minor and
irritating tasks for
someone else to finish,
and contractors will
respect complaints or
concerns that were
clearly outlined on a
list. A punchlist
inspection can be added
to a basic, total, or
condo inspection. if
there are any concerns
about cosmetic
issues that are not
checked in any other
type of inspection. It
can also be done as a
separate, individual
inspection. The items
checked in a punchlist
inspection include:
-
Countertops
-
Trim throughout
structure
-
Floor coverings
-
Light fixtures
-
Plumbing fixtures
-
Cabinets
-
Paint coverage
-
Tiling & grout
-
Blinds
-
Any scratches,
chips, or other
cosmetic defects
Pricing
Up to 1500
sq. ft. |
............. |
$205 |
|
w/ home
inspection |
............. |
$80 |
1501-1999
sq. ft. |
............. |
$230 |
|
w/ home
inspection |
............. |
$105 |
2000-2499
sq. ft. |
............. |
$255 |
|
w/ home
inspection |
............. |
$130 |
2500-2999
sq. ft. |
............. |
$280 |
|
w/ home
inspection |
............. |
$155 |
3000-3499
sq. ft. |
............. |
$305 |
|
w/ home
inspection |
............. |
$180 |
3500-3999
sq. ft. |
............. |
$330 |
|
w/ home
inspection |
............. |
$205 |
4000-5000
sq. ft. |
............. |
$355 |
|
w/ home
inspection |
............. |
$230 |
** We do not recommend
that a buyer utilizes
this report to make
their decision on buying
a home, unless it is a
new home that has not
been lived in and is
under warranty.