Punch & Repair Standards
The unit-wide inspection and repair checklist that catches everything before the resident does.
Punch covers the full spectrum of minor repairs, hardware checks, and functional testing that bring a unit from 'painted and cleaned' to 'move-in ready.' This scope defines what gets inspected, tested, and repaired, from kitchen faucets to smoke alarms, so nothing is left for the resident to report on day one. Every item is verified as present, functional, and in good condition.
Why punch standards matter for turn performance
Punch is the last line of defense before a unit goes to leasing. A missed outlet cover, a dripping faucet, or a non-functional smoke alarm turns a completed turn into a maintenance ticket on move-in day. Standardizing the punch checklist ensures every unit gets the same level of scrutiny, regardless of who performs the work, and reduces day-one service requests that erode resident confidence and cost your team time.
Scope of Work
What gets inspected, completed, and verified, organized by area.
Kitchen
- Hot and cold water verified at all supply points
- Appliances checked and functional, refrigerator, freezer, oven, microwave, hood, dishwasher
- Drip pans and oven racks, present and clean
- Stove burners, all functional
- Garbage disposal, operational
- Disposal stoppers and strainers, present
- Kitchen counters, old caulk removed, new caulk applied
- Cabinet doors and shelves, aligned, functional, no damage
- Drawers, slide smoothly, no damage
- Faucet, aerators, knobs work and match, temperature indicator present
- Drains, flowing freely
- Pantry, shelves present, door opens and closes properly
Bathrooms
- Toilet, handle, flapper, fluid master, caps, bolts all functional
- Toilet seats, secure and undamaged
- Toilet paper holder, present and mounted
- Towel bar, present and secure
- Shower rod, present and secure
- Shower heads, functional, no leaks
- Sink and stoppers, functional
- Faucet, aerators, knobs work and match, temperature indicator present
- Drains, flowing freely in all fixtures
- Cabinet doors and shelves, aligned and functional
- Caulk tub/tile, old removed, new applied
- Caulk sink, old removed, new applied
- Caulk toilets, old removed, new applied
- Tub stopper, present and functional
- Vent fan, operational
- Medicine cabinet, present if applicable
- Mirrors, in place and undamaged
- Sinks and tubs drain properly, no standing water
General, Doors, Hardware & Entry
- Entrance and deck lights, functional
- Doors and hardware, operational, no damage
- Door stops, present and in good condition
- All interior and exterior locks, functional
- Entry door locks, replaced if required by property
- Doorbell, functional
- Unit numbers on door and peephole, present
General, Electrical & Systems
- All outlets in place and matching, GFCIs tested, no paint splatter, replaced as needed
- Switches and receptacle plates, in place and matching
- Light bulbs, checked throughout the unit
- Closet bulb pull strings, attached and functional
- Smoke alarms, present, tested, battery verified
- CO2 alarms, present and tested
- A/C and heat, confirmed working, controls and thermostat functional
- All access panels, secure and in place
- A/C filters and vents, clean and in place
General, Windows, Blinds & Surfaces
- Windows and door screens, in place, open and close properly
- Window locks, all functional
- Ceiling fans, operational (if installed)
- Fireplace and flue, inspected (if applicable)
- Shelves and rods, present in all closets
- Blinds, functional; damaged blinds replaced with matching hardware
Add-On Services (When Scoped)
- Trash-out, full unit clearing (single or heavy)
- Light fixture installation
- Sink installation
- Kitchen or bathroom cabinet front installation
- Blind installation, including hardware upgrades
- Faucet installation, kitchen or bathroom as specified
- Outlet and switch plate cover package, replace all to match
- Door hardware and trim package, replace all handles, stops, and hardware to match
- Appliance installation, dishwasher, fridge, stove, venthood, microwave, disposal
- Ceiling fan installation
- Door slab installation
- Trim repair
Quality Standards
Every Item Verified
Each checklist item is confirmed present, functional, and in good condition. Missing items are flagged in the platform before marking the task complete, no assumptions, no skipped lines.
Materials Confirmed Before Work
If materials are not available onsite, the item is logged as a missing part. Add-on installations require approval through the platform before work begins, keeping scope and cost aligned.
Zero Day-One Tickets
The punch standard is designed to eliminate resident-reported maintenance requests on move-in. Every fixture, system, and surface is tested to the same standard across every unit.
Built Into the Platform
Rent Ready's punch workflow routes the full checklist to the service provider's mobile app. Missing materials are flagged in real time, add-on requests route for approval before execution, and completed items are documented with photos, giving your onsite team a verified record before the unit is released to leasing.