Move in punch list service business checklist
For a handyman documenting and fixing small visible issues after a customer moves into a home. It is intended for minor repairs and adjustments, not formal property inspections.
What to get
Business registration
General liability insurance
Move-in punch list service menu
Price sheet by visit length
Customer booking form
Property address
Customer priority list
Room-by-room punch list form
Photo documentation consent
Material purchase approval form
Customer work authorization form
Completion sign-off form
Clipboard
Smartphone or camera
Tape measure
Spirit level
Flashlight
Stud finder
Tool bag
Cordless drill
Screwdriver set
Hammer
Pliers set
Utility knife
Caulk gun
Spackle
Sandpaper
Wall anchor assortment
Wood screws assortment
Safety glasses
Work gloves
Who this list is for
A new homeowner may notice small visible issues only after moving in. This checklist is for a handyman service documenting and fixing minor repairs and adjustments after move-in, not conducting a formal property inspection.
How to use this list
Set up Business registration, General liability insurance, the Move-in punch list service menu, and Price sheet by visit length. Before the visit, confirm the Property address and Customer priority list. At the home, use the Room-by-room punch list form, Photo documentation consent, and Material purchase approval form to define the approved small repairs before starting work.
Common mistakes
Do not present a move-in punch list as a formal inspection. Keep the work limited to visible, minor issues and adjustments. Skipping room-by-room notes or photos can make priorities unclear. Do not buy materials without the Material purchase approval form, even for common items such as wall anchors or wood screws.
What is on this list
Documentation tools include a Clipboard, Smartphone or camera, Tape measure, Spirit level, Flashlight, and Stud finder. The repair kit includes a Tool bag, Cordless drill, Screwdriver set, Hammer, Pliers set, Utility knife, Caulk gun, Spackle, Sandpaper, Wall anchor assortment, and Wood screws assortment. Cross off equipment you already carry and replenish used supplies.
When you are done
Review the completed room-by-room punch list with the customer and obtain the Completion sign-off form. Keep approved photo documentation, material approval, and work authorization in the job record. Clean up the immediate work areas and note any uncompleted item outside the agreed minor-repair scope.
FAQ
Who is "Move in punch list service business checklist" for?
A new homeowner may notice small visible issues only after moving in. This checklist is for a handyman service documenting and fixing minor repairs and adjustments after move-in, not conducting a formal property inspection.
How should I use "Move in punch list service business checklist"?
Set up Business registration, General liability insurance, the Move-in punch list service menu, and Price sheet by visit length. Before the visit, confirm the Property address and Customer priority list. At the home, use the Room-by-room punch list form, Photo documentation consent, and Material purchase approval form to define the approved small repairs be…
What should I skip or avoid with "Move in punch list service business checklist"?
Do not present a move-in punch list as a formal inspection. Keep the work limited to visible, minor issues and adjustments. Skipping room-by-room notes or photos can make priorities unclear. Do not buy materials without the Material purchase approval form, even for common items such as wall anchors or wood screws.
What is on the "Move in punch list service business checklist" list?
Documentation tools include a Clipboard, Smartphone or camera, Tape measure, Spirit level, Flashlight, and Stud finder. The repair kit includes a Tool bag, Cordless drill, Screwdriver set, Hammer, Pliers set, Utility knife, Caulk gun, Spackle, Sandpaper, Wall anchor assortment, and Wood screws assortment. Cross off equipment you already carry and replenish…
What should I do when I am done?
Review the completed room-by-room punch list with the customer and obtain the Completion sign-off form. Keep approved photo documentation, material approval, and work authorization in the job record. Clean up the immediate work areas and note any uncompleted item outside the agreed minor-repair scope.
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For general planning only. Valedo does not guarantee this list’s accuracy, completeness, or suitability. Verify information before relying on it. Not a substitute for professional advice or safety training.