What is a punch list? A punch list is a list of items which define the work that doesn’t comply with the contract requirements after a good part of a project is completed.

For this article, we wanted to share some questions you should have on your punch list:

• Are the holes for lighting and ventilation being made properly in the ceiling?
• Can you notice any drywall tape joints in the ceiling?
• Are there any cracks in the ceiling?
• Is the sealing of skylights completed on the ceiling?
• Is the attic easily accessible?
• Has the attic been insulated correctly?
• Are smoke detectors properly installed?
• Are smoke detectors properly working?
• Can you spot any cracks on the door and/or windows?
• Is there any screw heads burst through the gypsum board?
• Are there any nail heads burst in wood framing?
• Is the painting completed?
• Are there any scratches, dents or buckling on the frames?
• Do the doors close and open smoothly?
• Are all exterior doors weatherstripped?
• Do door hinges miss any screws?
• Can you spot any gaps between the wall and the door frame?
• Are the doors undercut in order to allow air movement?
• Can you close and open the cabinet doors without any problems?
• Is the sink sealed properly to the countertop?
• Is the backsplash properly shuttered?
• Check if the floor grout is properly sealed.
• Has the wall base been attached correctly?
• Can you spot any cracks between the wall and the base? Between the flooring and the base?
• Check if the registers and diffusers are fully-functional.
• Do you notice any problems with the installation of the thermostat(s)?
• Are the furnace filters clean?
• Check if the dryer vent is fully functional.
• Are all cover plates installed?
• Do you notice any malfunction at the garage door?
• Check if the irrigation clock is working properly.

This is just a brief overview of questions to have when writing up a punch list. Punch lists are important.

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