Punch List Showdown: TaskTag or CompanyCam?

Managing a punch list is one of the most frustrating parts of job closeout — especially when photos, notes, and assignments are scattered across texts, email, and walk sheets.

Let's compare how TaskTag and CompanyCam help you create, track, and close out construction punch lists — and which one gives your team the clearest path to “done.”

What Is a Punch List?

A punch list is a checklist of small fixes or remaining work that must be completed before a job can officially close. These lists are typically created during a final walkthrough and may include items like:

• Touch-up paint
• Replacing broken tile
• Installing missing hardware
• Cleaning post-construction debris

The challenge? Making sure everyone knows what’s left, who’s responsible, and when it’s actually done.

Punch List Workflow in TaskTag

Step 1: Use Your Existing Project

Keep your punch list inside the same TaskTag project you’ve already been managing. No need to start fresh.

Step 2: Create a Task for the Punch List

Create a single task titled something like:

• “Punch List Tracker – Unit 304”
• “Final Walkthrough – East Wing”

This task becomes the home for all punch-related activity.

Step 3: Add Punch Items as Checklist Entries

Use the built-in checklist feature inside the task. Each punch item is its own checklist line:

• Patch drywall above outlet
• Install missing cabinet pull
• Replace cracked tile near tub

This makes it easy to track progress item by item.

Step 4: Upload Photos for Clarity

Attach before photos so everyone knows exactly what needs to be fixed. No more “what are we talking about?” confusion later.

Step 5: Assign the Task

You can assign the punch list task to:

• A single person managing the whole list
• Multiple subs or trades via chat tagging

Not connected to them yet? Invite them to join the project so they can see and respond.

Step 6: Collaborate via Chat

Mention the task name in chat using a hashtag, like:

“@Carlos — #Punch_List_Tracker needs that window caulking fixed.”

That message (and any photo or file you attach) gets automatically linked to the task, so everything stays organized.

Step 7: Track Progress and Close Out

As punch list items are completed:

• Check them off
• Add “after” photos
• Leave notes or confirmations in chat
• Mark the task complete when everything’s done

You now have a full activity log of every punch item — with photos, timestamps, and messages.

Read the full Punch List Tracker Workflow guide

Punch List Workflow in CompanyCam

CompanyCam is built around photo documentation and tagging, rather than task management.

Step 1: Create a Project

Start by creating a new project for the job site.

Step 2: Take Photos and Tag Them

Walk the site and take photos of punch items. Add tags (like “punch list”) or annotations to mark problem areas.

Step 3: Create To-Dos (Optional)

You can create To-Do items and link them to specific photos, but they’re separate from the image gallery and don’t offer detailed checklists.

Step 4: Share Reports or Galleries

Create a report or photo gallery link to send to your team or client. The viewer can see the images and tags but can’t interact much beyond that.

There’s no shared checklist, no real-time updates, and no chat-based collaboration.

Related Article: TaskTag vs CompanyCam Comparison Guide

TaskTag vs. CompanyCam: Feature Comparison

Why TaskTag Works Better for Punch Lists

TaskTag is designed for ongoing task collaboration, not just documentation. Your punch list lives inside a single task that:

• Tracks every punch item as a checklist
• Logs photo proof and status changes
• Lets you assign, discuss, and resolve in one place
• Builds a searchable record of everything that happened

Unlike tools that just document the issue, TaskTag helps you actually get it done — with proof.

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Punch List Showdown Winner

If you just want to take photos of jobsite issues and send them off, CompanyCam does the trick.

But if you want to assign, track, and mark punch list items complete — with communication and accountability built in — TaskTag wins hands down.

It’s not just a punch list. It’s a system that makes sure the list actually gets punched.

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