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Concrete repair and restorationConcrete repair and restoration punch checklist
Concrete repair and restoration punch is where small misses become callbacks after the crew has demobilized. This checklist walks the finished work the way the owner and the next trade will see it, with the photo that closes each item instead of a note that reopens it. Work is commonly verified against ICRI guidance, ACI, manufacturer's published instructions. Confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction has adopted.
- Items
- 4
- Photos required
- 6
- Built for
- General contractors
Who runs it
The restoration foreman on a callback, with the GC's superintendent closing repair punch items.
When in the schedule
During closeout, after the repairs have cured fully and any coating or sealer reveals blending and bond issues.
The checklist
Every item, and the photo that proves it
The photo count on each row is what RTI would require before the item can be submitted. Copy the list as is, or load it into RTI and let the gate enforce it.
Trace and repair
- 2 photos
Each defect located and photographed in context
A close shot of the crack, drummy area or off-color patch plus a wide shot placing it on the elevation or slab area.
- 2 photos
Drummy or cracked patches re-sounded and re-worked
Debonded areas removed and re-placed rather than surface-filled, re-sounded solid after re-work, edge cracks traced to their cause.
Blend and closure
- 1 photo
Color and finish blended on the cured repair
Blending judged against the surrounding surface once dry, not while wet, so the repair reads consistent after cure.
- 1 photo
No remaining repair items before signoff
All repair punch items closed with photos before the area is released for coating, sealing or turnover.
What usually sends this back
The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work
- A hairline crack traced only at the visible edge and skim-filled, while the debond behind it that opened the crack is left in place.
- Color blending attempted on a wet patch that dries to a different tone, so the repair still stands out after it cures.
Run it with the Photo Gate
A checklist nobody can submit half-finished
Load this list into RTI, stick a QR tag on the area it covers, and the submit button stays locked until every mandatory item is answered and the 6 required photos exist. Approved walks roll into a branded turnover package with a tamper-evident record behind every line.
Submission state
The gate is enforced on the server, so it holds even if the phone is offline when the walk happens.
Verified against
Common questions
- What does this concrete repair and restoration punch checklist cover?
- 4 items across 2 sections, covering trace and repair, blend and closure. Each item spells out what the person walking the job is actually looking for, not just a box to tick.
- Who should run this inspection?
- The restoration foreman on a callback, with the GC's superintendent closing repair punch items.
- When in the schedule should this walk happen?
- During closeout, after the repairs have cured fully and any coating or sealer reveals blending and bond issues.
- Why does every item ask for a photo?
- 6 of the 4 items call for photo evidence. A checklist answer without the photo is a claim; the photo is what makes the record worth something in a dispute and lets a reviewer approve work without re-walking the job.
- What most often fails a concrete repair and restoration punch inspection?
- A hairline crack traced only at the visible edge and skim-filled, while the debond behind it that opened the crack is left in place. Color blending attempted on a wet patch that dries to a different tone, so the repair still stands out after it cures.
- Can I use this checklist in RTI?
- Yes. Start a free RTI workspace, build this list as a checklist, and the Photo Gate holds the submit button until every mandatory item is answered and its photos are attached. Approved inspections roll into a branded turnover package with a tamper-evident audit trail.
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