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New Construction Punch List: Builder Walk Open Items (Free Printable PDF)

Fillable new-construction punch list for a builder walk: rooms plus numbered lines for location, issue, owner, due, and status. Print blank or save a filled PDF.

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Property and builder walk

This is a practical template, not a contract, not a warranty claim form, not legal advice, and not an official HUD or lender form. Occupancy permits and builder warranties vary by state.

15 fields
Property and builder walk

Date the new house was ready enough to occupy for its intended use, if one was set.

Inspection station

Exterior and site

Walk the lot first. Mark Open if any remaining item belongs here, then write that item on a numbered line. Mark N/A if the item is not on this house.

10 items
Exterior and site

Roof covering, gutters, and downspouts

From the ground or eaves: covering, gutters, downspouts, and visible flashing or penetrations.

Roof covering, gutters, and downspouts: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Exterior walls, eaves, soffits, and fascia

Wall covering complete, trim finished, and no missing pieces.

Exterior walls, eaves, soffits, and fascia: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Exterior doors, flashing, and weatherstrip

All exterior doors open, close, latch, and have weatherstrip and hardware.

Exterior doors, flashing, and weatherstrip: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Windows from the exterior

Frames, flashing, and glass. Note fogged panes or missing screens only if the contract included them.

Windows from the exterior: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Walks, drive, stoops, and exterior stairs

Adjacent walks, driveway, stoops, and steps complete and usable.

Walks, drive, stoops, and exterior stairs: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Porch, patio, deck, or balcony

Finished surfaces, attachments, and any remaining rail work. Mark N/A if none.

Porch, patio, deck, or balcony: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Exterior railings, guards, and handrails

Installed where the walk has stairs or a drop, with no large gaps between balusters.

Exterior railings, guards, and handrails: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Grading and surface drainage

Grade slopes away from the house. HUD final inspection records opposite corners for drainage.

Grading and surface drainage: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Plantings and seasonal site work

Shrubs, lawn, and other seasonal leftovers. HUD 7460.8 treats these as punch items, not major incomplete work.

Plantings and seasonal site work: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Exterior lights and devices

Installed fixtures work and covers are on. InterNACHI does not require a full exterior-lighting survey.

Exterior lights and devices: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Inspection station

Garage and entry

Use N/A if there is no garage. Vehicle-door sensors that fail stay Open until the builder resets or replaces them.

6 items
Garage and entry

Vehicle door and opener

Operate with normal controls. Note whether it is manual or has an opener.

Vehicle door and opener: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Photo-electric safety sensors

Sensors that did not operate belong on a numbered line. This walk does not certify auto-reverse force settings.

Photo-electric safety sensors: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Service door, latch, and weatherstrip

House-to-garage or exterior service door complete.

Service door, latch, and weatherstrip: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Garage floors, walls, and ceilings

Visible finish complete. Drywall dings, incomplete paint, and missing trim go on a line.

Garage floors, walls, and ceilings: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Garage electrical devices and covers

Devices present, powered, and covered. Dead or open boxes stay Open.

Garage electrical devices and covers: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Main entry and foyer finish

Door hardware, floor, walls, ceiling, and lighting at the front entry.

Main entry and foyer finish: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Inspection station

Kitchen

Run water and try included appliances that have power. Write each leftover on its own numbered line.

8 items
Kitchen

Kitchen floors, walls, and ceilings

Finish complete, no large dings, and no unfinished patches.

Kitchen floors, walls, and ceilings: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Cabinets, counters, and backsplash

Doors, drawers, hardware, and visible gaps or incomplete runs.

Cabinets, counters, and backsplash: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Sink, faucet, and drain

Run water. Note leaks, poor drainage, or incomplete trim.

Sink, faucet, and drain: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Hot and cold supply at the sink

Hot and cold not reversed. InterNACHI reports faucet installation defects.

Hot and cold supply at the sink: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Included kitchen appliances

Installed and operating if the new-home contract included them. Missing manuals go on a line if promised.

Included kitchen appliances: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Range hood or kitchen exhaust

Mechanical exhaust present and running. InterNACHI attic and ventilation SOP includes kitchen exhaust.

Range hood or kitchen exhaust: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Kitchen electrical devices and GFCI

Switches, lights, and receptacles work. Test GFCI devices that are present.

Kitchen electrical devices and GFCI: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Kitchen doors, pantry, and hardware

Doors swing, latch, and have hardware. Mark N/A if there is no pantry door.

Kitchen doors, pantry, and hardware: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Inspection station

Baths

Walk every full bath and powder room. Repeat Open items on numbered lines with the room name.

8 items
Baths

Bath floors, walls, and ceilings

Tile, paint, and finish complete in each bath.

Bath floors, walls, and ceilings: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Toilets flush and sit solid

Flush each toilet. Loose floor connections, leaks, or tank parts that do not work stay Open.

Toilets flush and sit solid: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Sinks, tubs, and showers drain

Run water. Note slow drains, incomplete trim, or missing stops.

Sinks, tubs, and showers drain: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Hot and cold faucets

Supplies not reversed. Active leaks stay Open.

Hot and cold faucets: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Tub and shower surrounds and caulk

Surrounds finished. This walk does not flood-test a shower pan.

Tub and shower surrounds and caulk: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Bath exhaust fans

Fans run. InterNACHI requires a look at mechanical exhaust in bathrooms.

Bath exhaust fans: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Bath electrical devices and GFCI

Lights, fans, and receptacles work. Test GFCI devices that are present.

Bath electrical devices and GFCI: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Bath doors and hardware

Privacy hardware, stops, and latch.

Bath doors and hardware: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Inspection station

Living rooms and bedrooms

Open a representative number of doors and windows in each finished room. Name the room on the numbered line.

7 items
Living rooms and bedrooms

Floors, walls, and ceilings

Finish complete. Touch-ups and dings go on a line with the room name.

Floors, walls, and ceilings: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Interior doors and hardware

Open and close a representative number. Swing, latch, strike, and missing hardware.

Interior doors and hardware: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Windows open, close, and latch

Note fogged glass or broken seals. InterNACHI reports obviously fogged windows.

Windows open, close, and latch: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Closets and shelving

Shelves, rods, and doors complete where the plan called for them.

Closets and shelving: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Room electrical devices and covers

Switches, lights, and receptacles work. Missing covers stay Open.

Room electrical devices and covers: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Registers and returns in finished rooms

Registers present and not left as open boots.

Registers and returns in finished rooms: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Fireplace or chimney, if installed

Visible hearth, damper if operable, and required detectors in that room. Mark N/A if none.

Fireplace or chimney, if installed: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Inspection station

Stairs, halls, and laundry

Stairs and detectors are not cosmetic leftovers. Fannie Mae treats items that affect safety as completion items, not postponed punch.

6 items
Stairs, halls, and laundry

Stairs, landings, and treads

Complete, even, and usable. Loose treads stay Open.

Stairs, landings, and treads: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Railings, guards, and handrails

Installed and secure. InterNACHI reports improper spacing between balusters.

Railings, guards, and handrails: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Hall floors, walls, and ceilings

Finish complete, including trim and paint.

Hall floors, walls, and ceilings: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Laundry connections and drain

Washer box, dryer hookup, and visible drain complete. Mark N/A if no laundry room.

Laundry connections and drain: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Laundry exhaust, if installed

InterNACHI includes mechanical exhaust in the laundry area.

Laundry exhaust, if installed: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors present

InterNACHI reports absence of smoke or CO detectors. This walk does not test or certify alarms.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors present: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Inspection station

Systems and unfinished spaces

HUD treats a house as not 100 percent complete if utilities are off. InterNACHI does not require operating cooling below 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

7 items
Systems and unfinished spaces

Heating operates with normal controls

Thermostat present. Heat that should run and does not stay Open.

Heating operates with normal controls: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Cooling operates when weather allows

Do not force cooling if outdoor temperature is below 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Mark N/A if it was not safe to run.

Cooling operates when weather allows: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Water heater installed and TPR visible

Equipment set, energy source connected, and the temperature-pressure-relief valve visible. Do not test the TPR.

Water heater installed and TPR visible: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Main water and fuel shutoffs located

Note the location. Do not operate shutoff valves on this walk.

Main water and fuel shutoffs located: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Panelboard covers and unused openings

Cover on. InterNACHI reports unused breaker openings that were not filled.

Panelboard covers and unused openings: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Attic insulation and ventilation, if accessible

Look from a safe access. InterNACHI reports a general absence of insulation or ventilation. Do not walk insulation.

Attic insulation and ventilation, if accessible: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Foundation, basement, or crawl, if accessible

Visible leaks, incomplete access, or unfinished space. Mark N/A if there is no access on this walk.

Foundation, basement, or crawl, if accessible: Open, In progress, Done, or N/A

Form details

Punch items 1 to 4

Write each remaining item on its own line. Location, room or area, the defect, who owns the fix, a due date, and status.

24 fields
Punch items 1 to 4

Where the work sits: floor, elevation, or outdoor area.

The room or the specific wall, opening, or fixture.

One remaining item. Incomplete, incorrect, to add, or to remove.

Who is to finish or correct it. Not a contract assignment.

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Punch items 5 to 8

Continue numbered remaining work. Leave a line unused if you do not need it, and set its status to N/A.

24 fields
Punch items 5 to 8

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Punch items 9 to 12

Use Additional items at sign-off if more than 12 lines are still open.

24 fields
Punch items 9 to 12

Form details

Builder walk sign-off

Signing this template does not accept the house as a contract, does not file a warranty claim, and does not close a loan. If occupancy or a safety item is still open, do not mark All listed items closed.

7 fields
Builder walk sign-off

File note if a written lender holdback already exists. Not a HUD-92300, not Form 1004D, and not a warranty claim.

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References

  1. FHA new construction inspections and Certificate of Occupancy - HUD Mortgagee Letter 2020-36
  2. Final inspection: utilities on, grading, and health and safety - HUD HOC Reference Guide
  3. Punch list of items to test, add, fix, or remove - HUD Handbook 7460.8 Chapter 11
  4. Verifying completion and postponed improvements - Fannie Mae Selling Guide B4-1.2-05
  5. Home inspection rooms and systems at completion - InterNACHI Standards of Practice
  6. New-construction phase inspection before drywall - InterNACHI Pre-Drywall SOP
  7. Punch list as post-substantial-completion closeout work - CSI

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