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Free punch list template.
A punch list captures the small items left before a job is complete. Use this template to walk the job with the client, assign each item, and get sign off before the final payment.
- Organized by room
- Owner and due date per item
- Sign off before final payment
The punch list is the last step between substantial completion and the final payment. Walk the job with the client, write down every item, assign an owner and a date, and confirm each one is done. Work through the list quickly, because the final payment is usually tied to it.
The template
Construction Punch List Template
Select the text and copy it, or use it as a checklist while you build your own.
Job details
- •Job name, address, and client
- •Date of the walkthrough and who attended
- •Reference to the contract and any approved change orders
Items by room
- •One section per room or area
- •For each item: what needs to be fixed, the trade responsible, and a due date
- •A status column: open, in progress, done
Common items to check
- •Paint touch ups, caulk lines, and trim gaps
- •Doors and drawers that stick or do not close
- •Outlets, switches, and fixtures that need adjusting
- •Scratches, chips, or damaged surfaces
- •Final cleaning and debris removal
Sign off
- •Client confirms each item is complete and signs and dates the list
- •Contractor signs and dates
- •Final payment due date referenced from the contract
Sample
| Room | Item | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Touch up paint near range hood | Painter | Open |
| Kitchen | Adjust two cabinet doors | Carpenter | Done |
| Bathroom | Re caulk tub edge | Tile installer | Open |
| Hallway | Replace scuffed baseboard section | Carpenter | In progress |
| Whole house | Final clean | Crew lead | Open |
Sample rows. Add or remove items for your job.
How to run a punch list well
Walk the job with the client
Do the walkthrough together so every item is agreed on the spot instead of discovered later.
Write every item down
If it is not on the list, it is not tracked. Photos help for anything you may need to explain.
Assign an owner and a date
An item without a name and a date does not get done. Keep the list short enough to finish within days.
Close the loop in writing
Get a signed confirmation when the list is complete so the final payment is not delayed by open questions.
Tie it to the final payment
Hold a small final payment, often around 5 percent, until the punch list is signed off. State this in the contract.
FAQ
Punch list template FAQ
What is a punch list?
A punch list is a list of small items that still need to be completed or corrected before a construction or remodeling job is considered finished.
When do you make a punch list?
At or near substantial completion, when the main work is done. Walk the job with the client and record everything that needs attention.
Who is responsible for the punch list items?
The contractor, unless the item is caused by the client or falls outside the contract scope. Assign each item to the responsible trade.
When is the final payment due?
Usually when the punch list is complete and signed off, as stated in the contract. Many contractors hold about 5 percent until then.
Can I track a punch list in software?
Yes. In Renovate, add each item as a task on the job, assign it to a team member with a due date, and attach photos. When the last one is done, send the final milestone invoice. From $29.99 a month.
Stop rebuilding this document on every job.
Renovate builds your punch lists from reusable templates, keeps the numbers tied to the contract, and lets clients approve online. From $29.99 a month.