Built for job-site closeout

Contractor Deficiency List

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

Quick answer

What is a contractor deficiency list?

A contractor deficiency list is a record of substandard, incomplete, or non-conforming work flagged during a project — effectively a formal punch list. Each item describes the deficiency, its location, and the trade responsible, supported by photos, and is tracked to resolution before final payment or closeout.

Learn more: the underlying punch list workflow.

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What teams need from Contractor Deficiency List

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.

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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

Is a deficiency list the same as a punch list?

In most contexts yes — "deficiency list" and "punch list" describe the same document. Some contracts use "deficiency" for items that fail contract requirements and "punch" for smaller incomplete work, but the workflow and fields are identical.

How should contractor deficiencies be documented?

Each deficiency should include a dated photo, a specific location, a short description referencing the contract or specification it fails, the responsible trade, and a status tracked through to resolution. Timestamps and photos prevent disputes.

Who tracks the contractor deficiency list?

The general contractor typically owns the list, but owners, architects, consultants, and building officials can add items. A single shared tool prevents duplicate lists and conflicting status updates across parties.

What happens if a contractor refuses to fix a deficiency?

Most contracts allow the owner to withhold retainage, hire another contractor to correct the work, or pursue formal dispute resolution. Photo-backed deficiency records are critical evidence in any of those paths.

What's the best app for tracking contractor deficiencies?

Punch List & Site Audit captures every deficiency with a photo, location, trade, and status, then exports a PDF report. It works offline on iOS and produces a defensible record that can be shared with people who do not need an app login.

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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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