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Punch List

Final Items Before Project Completion

A punch list is the to-do list of small remaining tasks that need to be finished or fixed before a construction or remodeling job is officially complete. On a typical kitchen or bathroom remodel, the punch list averages 5-15 items and is usually resolved within 3-5 business days.

In practice

You'd see this when a homeowner in Vancouver, WA is wrapping up a kitchen remodel — the contractor walks through the finished space with the client and they build the punch list on the spot.

Why it matters

Homeowners encountering this term are usually near the end of a remodeling project. It connects naturally to CRM Services' punch-list and remodeling pages.

Common questions
What's the difference between a punch list and a change order?+

A punch list covers work that was already agreed upon but not yet finished or done correctly. A change order is a formal agreement to add or change something new to the project.

How long does it take to complete a punch list?+

For most home remodels, punch list items are knocked out within 3-5 business days.

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