PunchlistWalk Through the House.
Section by Section.
Each section reveals what's hidden behind the drywall — the deficiency count, the code reference, and what it costs to repair after you've signed the closing documents.
↑ Annotated inspection documentation — Foundation & Slab. Click dots to view findings.
Foundation & Slab
IRC R403.1 / ACI 318
Foundation deficiencies are the most consequential findings — and the hardest to remediate post-close. We document anchor bolt spacing, slab crack patterns, waterproofing membrane continuity, and drainage slope.
Post-Close Repair Cost
$4,200 – $18,000
Documented Findings
- Anchor bolt spacing exceeds IRC maximum at 3 locations
- Slab-to-stem wall gap allows moisture intrusion
- Footing depth insufficient for frost line depth
- Waterproofing membrane not lapped at inside corners
Three Windows.
One Chance Each.
Each inspection stage captures deficiencies that are impossible to document once construction advances. Miss the window, lose the leverage.
Pre-Drywall
The highest-value inspection window. We document framing, mechanical rough-ins, and structural elements before they're permanently concealed.
Final Walkthrough
We arrive before the builder's walkthrough — not after. Our report gives you documented leverage at the table, not a punch list that gets lost.
11-Month Warranty
Most builder warranties expire at 12 months. We inspect at month 11 — when settlement, envelope failures, and mechanical deficiencies have had time to manifest.
The Invisible Made Countable
"Punchlist documented 187 deficiencies on our Toll Brothers home — including three structural violations the builder's own superintendent missed. We used the report to negotiate $22,000 in remediation before closing."
"As a real estate attorney, I've seen what happens when buyers close without inspection documentation. Punchlist gives my clients the evidentiary record they need if the builder disputes warranty claims. It's become standard practice in my closings."
"I was relocating from Singapore and couldn't fly in during construction. Punchlist sent me detailed photo reports every two weeks. By the time I arrived for closing, I had more documentation than the builder's project manager."
Not ready to book? Get the Pre-Drywall Checklist.
The 47-point checklist our inspectors carry on every pre-drywall inspection. Know what to look for before you're locked out of the walls forever.