Built for job-site closeout

Home Inspection Checklist

Built for Home Inspection Checklist on active job sites. Standard checklist items can turn into action items with photos, notes, and a report-ready status.

Quick answer

What is a home inspection checklist?

A home inspection checklist is a structured list of items a home inspector or buyer walks through — roof, foundation, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, interior, exterior — recording the condition and any deficiencies with photos. It produces a report the buyer can use during negotiations or the builder can use for repairs before closing.

Learn more: reusable construction checklists.

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What teams need from Home Inspection Checklist

Superintendents and inspectors need repeatable checklists that still allow photos and detailed notes.

Standard checklist items can turn into action items with photos, notes, and a report-ready status.

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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.

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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

What should a home inspection checklist cover?

Structure and foundation, roof and attic, exterior siding and drainage, electrical panel and outlets, plumbing fixtures and water heater, HVAC, windows and doors, insulation, and every interior room including kitchens and bathrooms. Each area needs condition notes and photos for any issues.

Who uses home inspection checklists?

Licensed home inspectors, buyers performing their own pre-offer walkthroughs, real estate agents, and property managers running move-in or move-out inspections. The same checklist structure works for all of them.

What's the best app for home inspection checklists?

Punch List & Site Audit captures each checklist item with a photo, location, and notes, and exports a PDF report. It works offline on iOS, which matters in basements, attics, and homes with no active service.

Should a home inspection checklist include photos?

Yes. Photos are the most important piece of a home inspection report — they show exactly what was flagged and give buyers leverage in negotiations. Every deficiency should have at least one photo attached.

How long does a home inspection take with a good checklist?

Most single-family inspections take two to four hours on site. A photo-enabled app shortens the post-walk reporting from hours to minutes because the PDF generates automatically from captured items.

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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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