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Punch list

The list of small unfinished or defective items left after the main work is done, walked with the homeowner before final payment. Clearing it in writing protects the contractor, because a signed punch list is what turns a job into a completed one.

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What does "Punch list" mean in Xactimate estimating?

The list of small unfinished or defective items left after the main work is done, walked with the homeowner before final payment. Clearing it in writing protects the contractor, because a signed punch list is what turns a job into a completed one.

Where does "Punch list" show up in a claim?

The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow. Browse the glossary for related terms.

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