Your house is nearly finished, and the contractor schedules a final walkthrough. You notice several concerns: Uneven paint A cabinet door that does not close properly Missing electrical covers Hollow-sounding tiles An unfinished drain A leaking faucet Construction debris in the yard The contractor may say: “Do not worry. Those items are covered by the warranty.” That response should be clarified. A punch list and a construction warranty are not the same thing. The punch list