Good planning and a
standard form preserve
goodwill and help you
get the last check
by Sal Alfano
The impression you leave with your clients at the end of a job
is the one they'll remember you by. Since the punchlist is the
last step on every project, how well you handle it is critical.
Regardless of the quality of your craftsmanship, if you let
details slip at the end of a project, your rush to get on with
the next job will erode all your hard-won goodwill and tarnish
your image.
More Than a Checklist
There will always be some incidental details to take care
of at the close of a job —