Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a site inspection and a deficiency list?
A site inspection documents conditions and observations at any point during a project, while a deficiency list documents incomplete or defective work near completion. The same app handles both workflows with the same item structure.
Who uses site inspection apps?
General contractors, QA/QC teams, owners, architects, consulting engineers, and building inspectors — 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 newly handed-over sites without reliable internet access.
What should a site inspection report include?
Location, date, observer, observation description, priority or risk level, and photo evidence for each item, plus a project summary page. All of it is generated automatically in the on-device PDF export.
How often should site inspections be performed?
Routine inspections are often weekly or tied to defined milestones; closeout inspections happen near substantial performance. Frequency depends on project size, risk profile, and the contractual requirements with the owner.