Capture snags and make the PDF on site

New Build Snagging

Built for New Build Snagging on active job sites. Capture snags with photos, note the exact location, and share a clean PDF report before the snagging survey ends.

Quick answer

What is new build snagging?

New build snagging is the inspection a buyer or professional snagger carries out before or just after the handover of a newly built home, recording every defect, finish flaw, and unfinished item so the developer puts them right under warranty. With Punch List & Site Audit you capture each snag with a photo, room, and description, then export the PDF on site so the builder can act on it straight away.

Learn more: the best snagging apps.

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What teams need from New Build Snagging

Snagging teams need a simple way to log snags, track rectification, and verify sign-off.

Capture snags with photos, note the exact location, and share a clean PDF report before the snagging survey ends.

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How Punch List & Site Audit fits the workflow

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

That keeps snagging surveys consistent and makes PDF reporting fast at handover.

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Why crews keep it on site

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

Contractors, surveyors, and homeowners review the same structured record from first walkthrough 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 on site

Add title, notes, location, photos, status, priority, category, assignee, and due date as you walk — a few taps per item, then Save & Add Another to keep the walkthrough moving.

3

Generate the PDF before you leave

Turn the list into a client-ready PDF with photos and item details right on site — no laptop, no retyping it later. Pro unlocks clean branded reports, 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 on site

Generate a PDF with item numbers, status, priority, due dates, assignments, and inline photos right there in the field — so the report is done before you leave, not back at a laptop that night.

  • Build the report in the field, no laptop required
  • Pro unlocks clean PDFs and company branding
  • Share from the iOS share sheet before you drive off
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

When should I do a new build snagging inspection?

Ideally right before legal completion, or as soon as possible afterwards while the developer's warranty and goodwill are strongest. Capturing snags early with dated photos makes them much easier to get fixed quickly.

Can I snag my own new build, or do I need a professional?

Many buyers snag their own home with a phone and a methodical room-by-room walk, while others hire a professional snagging inspector for a more thorough report. Either way, a photo-backed PDF snag list carries more weight with the developer than written notes.

How many snags are normal on a new build?

Anywhere from a few dozen to several hundred, depending on the size and build quality. Punch List & Site Audit scales from a one-bed flat to a large house without slowing down as the list grows.

How do I send the snag list to the developer?

Generate the PDF on site and share it by email or message straight from your iPhone, photos and all, before you even leave the property. No laptop, and no typing the list up that evening.

What should each new build snag include?

A room or location, a short description, at least one clear photo, and the responsible trade where you know it. Consistent fields make the builder's response faster and give you a clean record for the warranty period.

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Related Guides

Run snagging lists and handover inspections from your iPhone

Download Punch List & Site Audit on iOS. Capture snags with photos, mark up what needs fixing, and produce a clean PDF report right there in the field — no laptop, no typing the list back up at the office that night.

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