Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a site inspection and a snag list?
A site inspection documents conditions and observations at any point during a project, while a snag list records defects and unfinished work near completion. The same app handles both workflows with the same item structure.
Who uses site inspection apps?
Main contractors, QA and QC teams, clients, architects, consulting engineers, and building inspectors, in short 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 with no reliable connection.
What should a site inspection report include?
A location, the date, the inspector, a description of the observation, a severity or risk level, and photo evidence for each item, plus a project summary page. All of that is produced automatically in the PDF export.
How often should site inspections be carried out?
Routine inspections are often weekly or at defined milestones, while handover inspections happen near practical completion. The right frequency depends on project size, risk profile, and the contract with the client.