Commercial Hardscaping job start and closeout checklist

Commercial Hardscaping | PublicProof Academy working document

Makes sure contract, insurance, permits, submittals and closeout documents are complete on every job.

Business

State or jurisdiction

Prepared on

Owner

Official source saved

Next review

Before mobilizing

Signed contract/subcontract reviewed for retainage, pay-when-paid, indemnity and warranty
Certificate of insurance sent with required endorsements
License/registration number on contract (where required)
Submittals (paver, block, base, geogrid) approved
811 ticket called and cleared
Permit obtained if required
Staging, access and traffic control agreed

During the job

Daily log with crew hours, quantities, weather and delays
Photos of base, compaction and drainage before covering
Written change order signed before extra work

Closeout

Punch list complete
Warranty letter and maintenance instructions delivered
Final lien waivers exchanged
Retainage release requested with date

Use rule: Education and organization only. Record the agency, official source, checked date, cost, proof saved and responsible person for every consequential requirement. Unknown means stop and confirm. Example rows are labeled EXAMPLE and are not your data.