What is a punch list?

The list of items that aren't done, or aren't done right, at the end of a construction project. The owner (or architect, on AIA work) walks the building and marks every issue, and the GC has to close every one of them before the owner accepts the work and the held-back retainage releases.

Are these templates free?

Yes. PDF download is free, no email gate. The Google Sheets copy is free. The Punch List app itself is also free on iOS and Android.

Who should use these templates?

GCs running closeout. Specialty trades closing their scope. Project managers, owner-builders. Each template is built specifically for one trade, not a generic list with a different label on the cover.

Punch List Templates for Construction Pros

Free templates pulled from real job-site walks. Each one ships as a PDF you can hand to a sub, a Google Sheets copy if you want to edit it, and an in-app version on iOS and Android. No email gate, no signup.

How these templates are built

These aren't generic checklists with the trade name swapped on the cover. Each template is built around what that specific trade actually checks at the end of a job, ordered roughly the way you'd walk a building. Where it makes sense the lists reference standards you already work to (AIA G704 for substantial completion, NEC for electrical, code-adjacent language for the rest). The point isn't to replace your closeout process. It's to slot into it.

Browse by trade

General Contractor Punch List

40 real closeout items, ordered the way you'd walk a building. PDF you can hand a sub, a Google Sheets copy if you want to edit, or open it straight into the Punch List app.

40 items · PDF + Sheets + App

Electrician Punch List

Residential and commercial electrical closeout items.

Coming soon

Plumber Punch List

Supply, drain, waste, and vent punch list items.

Coming soon

HVAC Punch List

Commissioning, balance, and thermostat verification.

Coming soon

Framing Punch List

Rough frame, blocking, and structural sign-off.

Coming soon

Drywall Punch List

Hang, tape, texture, and finish quality checks.

Coming soon

Painter Punch List

Cut lines, coverage, touch-up, and sheen verification.

Coming soon

Flooring Punch List

Installation, transitions, and squeak inspection.

Coming soon

Roofer Punch List

Flashing, penetrations, and warranty documentation.

Coming soon

Frequently asked questions

What is a punch list?: The list of items that aren't done, or aren't done right, at the end of a construction project. The owner (or architect, on AIA work) walks the building and marks every issue, and the GC has to close every one of them before the owner accepts the work and the held-back retainage releases.
Are these templates free?: Yes. PDF download is free, no email gate. The Google Sheets copy is free. The Punch List app itself is also free on iOS and Android.
Who should use these templates?: GCs running closeout. Specialty trades closing their scope. Project managers, owner-builders. Each template is built specifically for one trade, not a generic list with a different label on the cover.