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Soil stabilizationSoil stabilization punch checklist
Soil stabilization 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 the project geotechnical report and specifications. Confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction has adopted.
- Items
- 3
- Photos required
- 4
- Built for
- General contractors
Who runs it
The earthwork foreman on a callback, or the GC's superintendent closing subgrade punch before paving mobilizes.
When in the schedule
During closeout of the stabilized area, after the section has been walked and any soft spots flagged, before the next course is released.
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.
Rework and cure
- 2 photos
Soft or pumping areas re-worked to depth
Failed area re-mixed or removed and replaced to full depth, re-compacted and re-tested, not just re-bladed on top.
- 1 photo
Curing membrane or moisture protection in place
Curing membrane or continued moisture applied where the design calls for it, surface protected from drying until the next course goes down.
Grade and signoff
- 1 photo
Grade corrections closed before release
Any low or high spots corrected and re-shot to grade, section released to the next course with photos of the final condition.
What usually sends this back
The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work
- A soft spot bladed over and re-graded on the surface while the failed material underneath is left in place.
- Curing membrane skipped where wind and sun dried the surface, so a section loses strength before it's covered.
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 4 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.
Common questions
- What does this soil stabilization punch checklist cover?
- 3 items across 2 sections, covering rework and cure, grade and signoff. 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 earthwork foreman on a callback, or the GC's superintendent closing subgrade punch before paving mobilizes.
- When in the schedule should this walk happen?
- During closeout of the stabilized area, after the section has been walked and any soft spots flagged, before the next course is released.
- Why does every item ask for a photo?
- 4 of the 3 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 soil stabilization punch inspection?
- A soft spot bladed over and re-graded on the surface while the failed material underneath is left in place. Curing membrane skipped where wind and sun dried the surface, so a section loses strength before it's covered.
- 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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