Built for job-site closeout

Construction Punch List App

Built for Construction Punch List App on active job sites. The app keeps field notes, trade ownership, and closeout reports in one place.

Quick answer

What is a construction punch list?

A construction punch list is a written record of incomplete, incorrect, or defective work identified near the end of a project that must be finished before the job is accepted. Each item typically notes the location, responsible trade, description of the issue, supporting photos, and current status, and is resolved by the contractor before final sign-off.

Learn more: the Punch List & Site Audit app.

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What teams need from Construction Punch List App

Contractors, builders, and site managers need a fast way to capture incomplete work and assign follow-up items.

The app keeps field notes, trade ownership, and closeout reports in one place.

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How Punch List & Site Audit fits the workflow

Each record can include location, trade, status, due date, notes, and photo evidence in one place.

That keeps walkthroughs consistent and makes PDF reporting fast at the end of the visit.

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Why crews keep it on site

Instead of paper notes or static spreadsheets, the whole list stays live in the field and easy to share.

Contractors, consultants, and owners can review the same structured record from first walk to final sign-off.

How it works

From walkthrough to report in three steps

Punch List & Site Audit keeps capture, assignment, review, and handoff in one iPhone workflow.

1

Create the project

Start a site, client, or renovation project and keep each job separated with progress counts and search.

2

Capture every snag

Add title, notes, location, photos, status, priority, category, assignee, and due date as you walk.

3

Send the report

Generate a PDF with item details and photos. Pro unlocks clean reports, branding, export, and iCloud sync.

Feature proof

Specific proof from the app

Each feature below maps to the actual Punch List & Site Audit workflow: capture, annotate, organize, filter, report, and hand off.

Punch List app issue capture screen
Capture

Add snags without slowing the walk

Record the issue, description, location, and photos in one form, then use Save & Add Another to keep moving.

  • Title, description, and location fields
  • Camera and photo-library capture
  • Rapid repeat entry for walkthroughs
Punch List photo annotation tools
Photos

Mark exactly what needs work

Annotate photos before they go into the report, so subcontractors can see the exact defect and location.

  • Draw, rectangle, circle, arrow, and text tools
  • Undo/redo, selectable annotations, and color controls
  • Annotated images save back to the item
Punch List status, priority, assignment, and due date controls
Accountability

Assign, prioritize, and date the work

Each snag can carry status, priority, category, assignee, and due date so the list is actionable before handoff.

  • Open, in progress, and closed statuses
  • Low, medium, and high priority chips
  • Assignee suggestions and quick due-date choices
Punch List PDF report preview with photos and item details
Reports

Turn the list into a client-ready PDF

Generate PDF reports with item numbers, status, priority, due dates, assignment details, and inline photos.

  • Watermarked PDF previews for review
  • Pro unlocks clean PDFs and company branding
  • Share from the iOS share sheet
Punch List filter screen for open items and priority
Review

Find the right items fast

Search and filter snags by the fields teams actually use during closeout reviews.

  • Search title, description, location, category, and assignee
  • Filter by status, priority, category, and assignee
  • Grouped open, in-progress, and closed sections
Punch List project dashboard
Projects

Keep every site separated

Manage multiple projects with progress counts, project search, import, export, and iCloud sync for Pro workflows.

  • Project-level progress and open-item counts
  • Search across project name, client, and location
  • Pro unlocks project import/export and iCloud sync
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Frequently asked questions

What should be included on a construction punch list?

Each punch list item should include a location (room, floor, or area), the responsible trade, a short description of the defect or remaining work, at least one photo, a status (open, in progress, resolved), a due date, and the name of the person who recorded it.

Who creates the construction punch list?

The punch list is typically generated during a walkthrough by the general contractor, owner, architect, or project manager, often together. Subcontractors then resolve items assigned to their trade. On smaller jobs, a single contractor or site manager runs the walkthrough and assigns items directly.

How is a construction punch list different from a snag list?

They describe the same process. "Punch list" is the standard term in the United States and Canada, while "snag list" is used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Both refer to outstanding defects and incomplete work captured before final handover.

What is the best punch list app for iPhone?

Punch List & Site Audit is an iOS app purpose-built for construction punch lists. It captures photos, location, trade ownership, notes, and status for every item, works offline on site, and uses Pro subscriptions for clean branded PDF reports, import/export, and iCloud sync.

Does the punch list need to be completed before project closeout?

Yes. Substantial completion is typically declared only once all punch list items are resolved or formally accepted. Final payment, occupancy, and warranty start dates are usually tied to punch list completion, which is why a clear photo-backed list speeds up closeout and reduces disputes.

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Run punch lists and site audits from your iPhone

Download Punch List & Site Audit on iOS. Capture photos, assign snags, generate PDF reports, and keep every walkthrough moving.

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