Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a site inspection and a defect list?
A site inspection documents conditions and observations at any point during a project, while a defect list documents incomplete or defective work near completion. The same app handles both workflows with the same item structure.
Who uses site inspection apps?
Builders, QA/QC teams, owners, architects, consulting engineers, and building inspectors, basically anyone who walks a site and needs a defensible photo-backed record of what they saw.
Can a site inspection app work offline?
Yes. Punch List & Site Audit captures observations, photos, and notes offline, which is essential for basements, shells, and remote or freshly handed-over sites with no reliable connection.
What should a site inspection report include?
A location, date, observer, observation description, priority, and photo evidence for each item, plus a project summary page. All of that is built into the PDF export automatically.
How often should site inspections happen?
Routine inspections are often weekly or at set milestones, while pre-handover inspections happen near practical completion. Frequency depends on project size, risk, and the contract with the owner.