Template preview
Columns and one SAMPLE row from the Excel file. Print this page or use Print / Save as PDF in your browser if you need a PDF snapshot.
| Checklist item | Category | Owner | Due date | Status | Notes / evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMPLE — Final electrical inspection signed off | Inspections | Lead electrician | 2026-05-15 | Open | Book AHJ; store certificate in job folder |
How to use this template
- Download the checklist. Open the Excel closeout checklist and tailor rows to your trade and contract.
- Assign owners and due dates. Every open item needs a person and a date before handover.
- Mark Done with evidence. Note where the certificate, photo, or signed form lives.
What this checklist covers
Typical closeout themes: inspections, as-builts, O&M, warranties, final clean, punch completion, and final invoice. Adapt the sample rows to your contract.
This template is an original ProtoPM form for planning and tracking. It is not a legal contract and is not affiliated with AIA, CCDC, or other standard forms. Adapt it for your trade and jurisdiction.
- Inspections and certificates
- As-builts and manuals
- Warranty contacts
- Final billing and lien releases (as applicable)
Use it in ProtoPM instead
ProtoPM does not ship a dedicated closeout checklist feature. For live jobs, track leftover work in Field → Punch list, capture what you learned in Project Delivery → Lessons learned, and export a project PDF when you need a snapshot.
- Punch list for leftover / close-out items
- Lessons learned after the job
- Project PDF export for a shareable snapshot (metered on Free)
Related guide: Punch list software guide
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Common questions
- Is there a free construction project closeout checklist?
- Yes. Download this Excel checklist free from this page. No account required for the file.
- Does ProtoPM have a closeout module?
- No dedicated closeout checklist module. Use punch list, lessons learned, and project PDF export for handover work on the live project.
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