How to Create Punch Lists on Your Phone in Seconds

Still using a notepad, spreadsheet, or text thread? PunchPad lets you create punch lists right from your phone. Add punch items, assign subs, attach photos, and track progress—without needing a desktop or a follow-up email.

Why More Builders Are Creating Punch Lists From Their Phone

You’re not at a desk—you’re walking the job. PunchPad is built for field pros who want to create and manage punch lists on their phone while it’s happening—not later. No more scribbled notes or forgotten tasks. Just tap, log, and assign.

LOG PUNCH ITEMS ON THE JOBSITE, RIGHT FROM YOUR PHONE

PunchPad lets you tap to enter a punch item, select the location, tag the sub, add a photo, and set the due date—all from your phone or tablet. No paperwork. No delays. Just fast, field-ready logging.

Mobile punch list form showing punch item entry on phone with photo, location, and subcontractor tagging

SHARE PUNCH LISTS REPORTS WITHOUT PDFs OR APPS

When you create a punch list item in PunchPad, your subs see it in real time—no downloads, no login, no confusion. Just a live punch list report they can view from their phone, instantly.

Live punch list report generated from mobile and shared with subcontractors, no app needed

ORGANIZE PUNCH LISTS BY SUB, DUE DATE OR STATUS ON YOUR PHONE

Whether you’re walking the site or prepping for inspection, PunchPad helps you stay organized. Sort punch list items by trade, room, or status so nothing falls through the cracks.

Punch list app dashboard on phone showing how to create punch lists on your phone and categorized task filters by room, sub, or status

EVERY DETAIL LOGGED AND TRACKED - ALL FROM YOUR PHONE

PunchPad gives you full visibility into every punch item: who’s doing it, what’s left, and what’s done. Update status, reassign tasks, or mark items complete—all without ever opening a laptop.

PunchPad item detail screen on phone showing status, sub, location, photo, and notes in one mobile view

BENEFITS OF CREATING PUNCH LISTS ON YOUR PHONE

GET SET UP IN SECONS - NO LEARNING CURVE

If your crew can send a text, they can use PunchPad. This mobile punch list tool runs on your phone with no setup, no training, and no hassle—just open it, start creating punch lists, and keep jobs moving.

FORGET SPREADSHEETS - CREATE PUNCH LISTS FROM YOUR PHONE OR TABLET

Ditch the desktop. PunchPad makes it easy to create punch lists on your phone or tablet without exporting PDFs or building formulas. Add tasks, assign subs, and attach due dates in real time.

PUNCH LIST SOFTWARE BUILT BY A BUILDER, NOT A TECH COMPANY

PunchPad was designed in the field—not a boardroom. It’s a punch list tool created by a home builder who needed something faster, simpler, and ready to go from the jobsite.

Want to know what a punch list should actually look like? Read our full breakdown →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CREATING PUNCH LISTS FROM YOUR PHONE

Can I really manage punch lists just from my phone?

Yes. PunchPad is designed for mobile use—create, assign, and close out punch items on-site without logging into a desktop.

What devices does PunchPad work on?

 PunchPad works on iPhone and Android, and it runs fast in the field. You don’t need a laptop to use it.

Does PunchPad work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. PunchPad is a mobile punch list app that works on any modern iOS or Android device. It’s fast, intuitive, and designed to be used in the field—not from a desktop.

Do my subcontractors need to download anything?

No. You send a live punch list report they can open on their phone—no account or app required. They see their entire punch list, even if you added a new item after you sent the link.

Can I use photos and due dates when creating punch items on my phone?

Absolutely. You can add photos, assign trades, write a description, and set a deadline all from one mobile screen.

What makes PunchPad better than other punch list tools?

PunchPad isn’t just mobile-friendly—it’s built to be fully managed from your phone or tablet. Unlike other tools that require logins, PDF exports, or desktop dashboards, PunchPad lets you create punch lists, assign subs, attach photos, and share live reports—all without leaving the jobsite. No app downloads for subs. No spreadsheet clutter. Just fast, field-ready punch list execution.